Press room

The Humane Society of the United States commends New Mexico’s Land Commissioner for signing an executive order today banning coyote and other wildlife killing contests on state trust lands. Kitty Block, acting president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, said: "This is truly a...

WASHINGTON —Thousands of wildlife trophy hunters from around the world will gather in Reno, Nevada, for the annual Safari Club International convention January 9 through 12 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. At the event, they will have access to nearly 900 exhibitors, including companies that...

Kitty Block, Acting President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, issued the following statement concerning the deadly mauling of an intern by a lion at Conservators Center in Burlington, N.C. "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts go out to the family of the victim. Sadly this...

WASHINGTON — Following media speculation last week, the Government of Japan has now confirmed that it is leaving the International Whaling Commission. It will cease whaling in the Southern Ocean but continue its whaling program in the North Pacific. By walking out of the IWC, Japan is leaving the...

Yesterday, Hawaii Governor Ige signed a proposal to amend Chapter 4-71, Hawaii Administrative Rules, entitled “Plant and Non-Domestic Animal Quarantine Non-Domestic Animal Import Rules,” to prohibit the importation of dangerous wild animals - including tigers, lions, bears, primates, elephants and...

The Humane Society of the United States has made a $65,000 grant to Pen Pals, Inc., the nation’s only prison-based animal shelter, in honor of Baton Rouge centenarian Holly Reynolds. Ms. Reynolds, who founded three Louisiana-based humane organizations, will celebrate her 100th birthday on December...

WASHINGTON — December is one of the most popular times of year to bring a new puppy into the family, but what many shoppers do not know is that most of the puppies sold in pet stores come from puppy mills, and many are very sick. The Humane Society of the United States has documented the treatment...

RAMONA, Calif. — After a year of medical care and rehabilitation from a severe case of mange – including gaining 120 pounds - the Fund for Animals Wildlife Center has determined that Eve, the hairless “bare bear rescued on Christmas Eve 2017, is not suited for survival on her own in the wild. The...

WASHINGTON—Conservation groups today sued the Trump administration for its failure to consider protections for Africa’s rapidly dwindling giraffe population under the Endangered Species Act. Today’s lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, D.C, comes weeks after the International Union for the...

(MURCHISON, Texas) -- On October 30, four horses suffering from severe cruelty, neglect and malnourishment arrived at the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch after being confiscated on July 3 as part of an Anderson County neglect case . The Anderson County Humane Society was awarded 32 neglected and...

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Republican Congressman Sean Duffy of Wisconsin to delist most gray wolves in the lower 48 contiguous states from the protections afforded to them under the Endangered Species Act, and barring the public from seeking redress...

At the request of Butte County Animal Control, the Humane Society of the United States has sent an initial team, which is now on the ground, to provide sheltering support for evacuated, rescued and displaced animals. Additional personnel are on standby, ready to assist. The Humane Society of the...