We fight the big fights to end suffering for all animals. Together with millions of supporters, the Humane Society of the United States takes on puppy mills, factory farms, the fur trade, trophy hunting, animal cosmetics testing and other cruel industries. Through our rescue, response and sanctuary...

Impact We are advocates for system-wide and long-term impact, working strategically to improve the lives of animals. We go big. We take on the toughest, most institutionalized cruelties. We rescue and care for animals in crisis. We strengthen the capabilities of our teammates and allies so that our...

The Humane Society of the United States has completed its historic mission to remove nearly 4,000 beagles from a mass breeding facility which bred dogs to be sold to laboratories for animal experimentation. The last group of 312 beagles was removed from the facility earlier today and of that, 52 are...

About our volunteers Animal rescue volunteers (ARVs) work with our Animal Rescue Team to help save animals who are victims of illegal animal cruelty and disasters. When we respond—whether to a hurricane, large-scale neglect case, dogfighting or commercial breeding operation—animal rescue volunteers...

When you transfer ownership of securities to the Humane Society of the United States, you will receive a charitable deduction for the full market value and incur no capital gains tax subject to IRS deductible limitations. The process is simple; you need to provide your financial adviser or brokerage...

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion to build a stronger, more inclusive animal protection movement where all people can have a sense of belonging.

We take on the biggest threats to all creatures, great and small. Here are some of the issues we work on.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.—Today, the Department of Justice announced that Inotiv, the parent company of Envigo, agreed to pay more than $35 million as a resolution to an investigation which included a criminal search warrant executed at Envigo RMS’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, in May 2022. This...

Our wildlife sanctuaries are made possible thanks to the generosity of landowners like you. The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust (the Trust) has always depended on the donation of land or conservation easements to fulfill its mission of protecting wildlife by protecting habitat. We appreciate that...

In a quiet corner of Black Beauty Ranch, on a stone plinth beneath a maple tree, there’s an oval etching of a man and a burro. The man is Cleveland Amory, author and founder of the Fund for Animals, and the burro is Friendly, one of the first animals to call the sanctuary home. The two met in 1980...

For more than two decades, the Humane Society of the United States has welcomed interns hoping to expand and enhance their professional skillset—and broaden their animal welfare knowledge in the process. But the opportunity to fight for all animals hasn’t always been convenient or inclusive; our...

Learn more about our commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in every aspect of our work and at all levels of our organization.

After more than 15 years of affiliation and increasing partnership in mission and initiatives, the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Alliance and the Humane Society of the United States announced their merger today. HSVMA has operated as a separate but affiliated organization within the Humane...

UPDATE 5/23/23 When the merger is completed, the Fund for Animals will become part of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). While the merger is dependent upon obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals, we anticipate the merger will be completed in 2023. Upon completion of the merger...

The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust protects wildlife by permanently preserving habitat and providing humane stewardship.

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