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May 4, 2018
It's their time: At Project Chimps, chimpanzees once used in research can finally enjoy the retirement they deserve
Once used in research, the 40 chimpanzees at Project Chimps in Georgia are finally learning the joys of being chimps: feeling the grass under their feet, climbing trees, engaging in a little romance. More than 170 chimps are waiting to join them. Learn how you can help give these amazing creatures the retirement they deserve.
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February 15, 2018
Jane Goodall's lost chapter: Documentary offers new look at Goodall's early work
A new documentary features recovered footage of Jane Goodall's early explorations.
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May 30, 2017
The Humane Society of the United States and New York Blood Center announce agreement to provide long-term sanctuary for Liberian chimpanzees
The Humane Society of the United States and the New York Blood Center, Inc. announced an agreement today that should secure the long-term well-being of more than 60 chimpanzees in Liberia.
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August 11, 2016
NIH announces retirement plan for government-owned chimpanzees
The National Institutes of Health announced an official plan for the retirement of all government-owned or government-supported chimpanzees from research laboratories to sanctuary.
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August 11, 2016
NIH anuncia plan de jubilación para los chimpancés en propiedad del gobierno Estadounidense
El Instituto Nacional de la Salud (NIH, por sus iniciales en inglés) ha anunciado un plan oficial de jubilación para ubicar en santuarios a todos los chimpancés ubicados en laboratorios que son propiedad del gobierno.
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July 14, 2015
Lulu the Chimp Breaking Records at BBR
Lulu Belle, a 52 year old chimpanzee, has been a fixture at our Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch for almost 20 years. And in that time she has continually amazed us—from thriving after being rescued from a biomedical research facility to recovering from a stroke—she’s a true survivor. But now she’s added something new to her list of attributes—record-breaker.
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June 12, 2015
Captive Chimpanzees Receive Increased Federal Protection in Response to Legal Petition
Captive and wild chimpanzees are now listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The new listing from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is in response to a 2010 legal petition by The Humane Society of the United States. Under the ESA, a permit for any activity that would involve harming, harassing, killing or the use of chimpanzees in interstate commerce is required.
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June 12, 2015
New Protections for Captive Chimpanzees: Government Restricts Use In Biomedical Research, Entertainment and The Pet Trade
Captive chimps in the U.S. will have increased protections under a new regulation that recognizes their declining numbers in the wild and the conservation impacts of exploiting captive chimps.
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May 29, 2015
Harvard Medical School Closes Primate Research Center
The Harvard Medical School’s New England Primate Research Center is scheduled to close on May 31.
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February 9, 2015
Help Dogs, Cats, and Other Animals by Changing State Laws at Humane Lobby Day
You can help pass laws that protect animals in your state. Humane Lobby Day is easy, fun and guaranteed to make you feel like a powerful animal activist. We'll help you find the Humane Lobby Day in your state.
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January 13, 2015
High Suffering, Low Penalties: Report Highlights Need for Reform at Animal Research Labs
Too often, animal research labs face only minimum penalties when animals in their care are mistreated. Join us in telling the USDA to better protect animals in laboratories.
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September 16, 2014
Meet Kitty, a Chimpanzee Used in Research
Kitty, a chimpanzee, found a home at an HSUS sanctuary.
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May 14, 2014
People’s Choice: HSUS Video Wins Silver Telly Award
After nearly 12,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries, the Telly Awards has named The Humane Society of the United States as a People’s Silver Winner.
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March 5, 2014
Top Ways to Help Animals in Labs
Take action to help animals held in laboratories and used in harmful experiments.
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February 24, 2014
Companies with Invasive Chimpanzee Research Policies
Many pharmaceutical companies and biotech firms have adopted policies stating that they will not conduct or financially support invasive research on chimpanzees, while others have severely restricted their use of chimpanzees.
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January 30, 2014
Top Pharmaceutical Company Stops Chimpanzee Use in Research
Merck & Co, Inc., will stop conducting or financially supporting biomedical research on chimpanzees into the foreseeable future. The availability of alternatives has led to the policy change by one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies.
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November 14, 2013
Bipartisan Chimpanzee Retirement Legislation Passes Senate, Goes to President Obama for Signature
A barrier in the way of government-owned chimpanzees in laboratories being transferred to sanctuaries has been cleared now that Congress has given final approval to support the project. The Senate gave final approval to the National Institutes of Health to spend money on sanctuary care and to begin fulfilling the agency’s pledge to move laboratory chimpanzees to sanctuaries, a move hailed by The Humane Society of the United States as game-changing for these great apes.
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November 12, 2013
Bipartisan Chimpanzee Retirement Legislation Passes House of Representatives
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted without opposition to give the National Institutes of Health the much-needed flexibility within its budget to retire government-owned chimpanzees from laboratories to sanctuaries, and to continue supporting those already in sanctuary.
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October 30, 2013
Bipartisan Chimpanzee Retirement Legislation Unanimously Passes Senate
The United States Senate has voted to give the National Institutes of Health the flexibility within its budget to retire government-owned chimpanzees from laboratories to sanctuaries, and continue to support those already in sanctuary.
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August 29, 2013
Chimpanzee Art Contest Winners Announced
Brent, a 37-year-old retired chimpanzee from Chimp Haven in Keithville, La., has won first place in The Humane Society of the United States’ Chimpanzee Art Contest, which featured paintings created by chimpanzees living in sanctuaries throughout the United States and generated more than 27,000 votes.
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August 13, 2013
Art Created by Chimpanzees Featured in Contest to Benefit Sanctuaries
Judging has commenced for a unique contest featuring artwork created by chimpanzees in sanctuaries.
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June 26, 2013
National Institutes of Health to Retire Hundreds of Chimpanzees to Sanctuary
The National Institutes of Health announced its intention to retire the majority of the more than 350 government-owned chimpanzees currently in laboratories to sanctuary.
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June 19, 2013
Volunteer at a Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Volunteer on or off-site at a sanctuary for chimpanzees who have spent time in laboratories, as pets or in the entertainment industry.
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June 19, 2013
Fact Sheet: Chimpanzees Used in Research
Frequently asked questions about chimpanzees used in research.
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June 14, 2013
At Last—Proposed Protection for Captive Chimps
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed a new rule to increase protection for captive chimpanzees who endure abuses in the entertainment industry, research laboratories, and the exotic pet trade. Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch's rescued chimps Lou Lou Belle, Kitty, and Midge prove just how much captive chimps deserve protection.
