Pets & Cruelty, Federal Legislation, State Legislation /
Our top 10 wins for dogs against cruel puppy mills this year
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Shocking glimpses into large-scale puppy breeding and selling operations this year only underscored our determination to stop puppy mills and create permanent change for dogs in the U.S. In August, for example, our Animal Rescue Team helped law enforcement with the rescue of over 100 dogs from an American Kennel Club-linked dog breeding operation in Maryland.
Wildlife, Federal Legislation, State Legislation /
How the world became a better place for wild animals in 2025
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Our vision is to create a more humane world in which humans and animals live in harmony and no animal suffers from the actions of people. For wild animals, in our era of intense pressures from climate change and the loss of biodiversity and habitat, this means keeping wild animals wild, defending the ones kept in captivity from further harm, and supporting human communities to prevent conflicts that could cost animals their lives.
Wildlife, Action Alerts, Federal Legislation /
U.S. House votes to remove critical protections for gray wolves
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
What just happened in the U.S. House of Representatives could spell tragedy for gray wolves. Thursday’s vote on H.R. 845, a bill to remove federal Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in the lower 48 states, passed by the smallest of margins, 211-204. Now, this legislation moves to the Senate, where we still have a chance to stop it.
The last thing this nation needs is a pathway to more reckless trophy hunting and recreational trapping seasons that target wolves. But that’s what H.R. 845 is all about.
Pets & Cruelty, Federal Legislation /
Undercover investigator finds ‘forgotten dogs room’ at Long Island puppy mill
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Farm Animals /
Giving thanks for progress for farmed animals all over the world
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Each year, as the final weeks of the calendar approach, we reflect on the progress we’ve made to end animal cruelty all over the world. That said, the holidays and celebrations that center around a dinner table can be a difficult reminder that much work still needs to be done.
Animals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation, State Legislation /
Ending animal cruelty: Yes, there should be a law
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Note: This blog is part of a series on ways we tackle the root causes of animal cruelty to create a more humane world for animals. For this post, Sara Amundson, president of Humane World Action Fund, joins me to tell the story of how we confront animal cruelty and suffering at the roots by changing laws and government regulations.
“Why isn’t this illegal?”
Wildlife, Federal Legislation /
Breaking: Trump administration proposes to gut Endangered Species Act protections
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
This week, on the heels of the government’s longest-ever shutdown, federal agencies pushed forward a slew of dangerous proposed changes to existing Endangered Species Act regulations.
Pets & Cruelty, Federal Legislation /
We are giving $100,000 in grants to pet food pantries across the US
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Animals in Research, Equines, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation /
Did your elected officials in Congress make the grade? See our 2025 scorecard to find out
We have posted the preview version of our annual Humane Scorecard to help you assess the position of federal legislators on our priority measures. If you do not see your senators and your representative listed as co-sponsors of key bills, we hope you’ll reach out, asking them to promptly co-sponsor them. In addition to holding elected officials accountable for their votes, the scorecard creates incentives for federal legislators to assert leadership on humane issues and take the pro-animal position on a range of actions.
Animals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation, In the News /
As US federal shutdown ends, here’s what the funding package means for animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The longest federal shutdown in American history has ended. The funding package that was passed by the U.S. House and Senate earlier this week has now been signed into law.
State Legislation /
Texans deserve compassionate leadership – how do your state representatives measure up?
Today, Humane World Action Fund releases the 2025 Texas Humane Scorecard. The resource clearly marks how the current class of state representatives in Austin measure up on enacting compassionate policies.
Animals in Research /
It’s time to kill off lethal dose animal tests. You can help.
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
In lethal dose tests, animals are forced to swallow, inhale or absorb through their skin a massive dose of a chemical or product until most are dying or dead. Those who survive are killed. It is hard to imagine or quantify their suffering. Put simply, lethal dose tests are as horrific as they sound, and are a living nightmare for the countless rats, mice, birds, fish and other animals used as test subjects.
