The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s most effective animal protection organization. With you by our side, we take on the big fights to end suffering for all animals.

11
STATES

Now ban the sale of cosmetics tested on animals, with the addition of Oregon.

2023
Big wins for animals
Rescue in the field
14
CITIES

Now ban the sale of new fur products, with the addition of Etna, Pa. and Lexington, Mass.

500
DOGS

Rescued following our annual Horrible Hundred report that exposes cruel mass breeding operations.

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2,700+
Dogs were rescued during more than a decade of our work against the dog meat trade in South Korea.
Our impact in 2023
2
MORE STATE BANS WERE ENACTED AGAINST BRUTAL WILDLIFE KILLING CONTESTS, BRINGING THE TOTAL TO 10.
4,100
COMPLAINTS OF ILLEGAL ANIMAL CRUELTY RESPONDED TO BY OUR GLOBAL ANIMAL RESCUE TEAM.
37
LOCAL HUMANE PET STORE ORDINANCES PASSED, BRINGING THE TOTAL TO OVER 480.
How we work
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Ending the cruelest practices

We are focused on ending the worst forms of institutionalized animal suffering. Our progress is the result of our work with governments, the private sector and multinational bodies; public awareness and consumer education campaigns, public policy efforts and more.

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Caring for animals in crisis

We respond to large-scale cruelty cases and disasters around the world, providing rescue, hands-on care, logistics and expertise when animals are caught in crises. Our care centers heal and provide lifelong sanctuary to abused, abandoned, exploited, vulnerable and neglected animals.

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Building a stronger animal protection movement

Through partnerships, trainings, support, collaboration and more, we’re building a more humane world by empowering and expanding the capacity of animal welfare advocates and organizations in the United States and across the globe. Together, we’ll bring about faster change for animals.