Animals in Research /
Animal testing is out. Better science is in.
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Earlier this year, a 51-year-old chimp named Montessa arrived at Chimp Haven, a lush 200-acre sanctuary in Louisiana. For three decades she had undergone painful and invasive experiments in a federal laboratory. Her moment of freedom, which she shared with 20 other retired chimpanzees who finally relocated with her, was decades in the making.
Farm Animals, In the News /
Victory: Court affirms Massachusetts' groundbreaking farm animal protection law
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
One court after another has shot down the pork industry’s repeated challenges to the legality of our game-changing farm animal welfare laws. The most recent resounding win for animals comes from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, which has upheld a Massachusetts law that bans the cruel confinement of egg-laying hens, breeding pigs and calves raised for veal.
Animals in Research, Federal Legislation /
‘What I saw as a worker at a monkey breeding facility for animal testing and research’
By Kathleen Conlee
For more than two decades, Kathleen Conlee, our vice president of Animal Research Issues in the U.S., has been working to end the use of animals in testing and research. But before she became an advocate for animal protection, she worked at a breeding facility that supplied primates to laboratories for research and testing. In this guest blog, I’ve invited her to tell us more about how this shaped her perspective and what life is like for animals inside these places.
Animals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation, In the News /
What the US government shutdown means for animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
At midnight last night, the U.S. federal government shut down because Congress failed to pass funding legislation for the government in the new fiscal year, which begins October 1. When a shutdown occurs, “non-essential” federal workers are furloughed, which means they are placed on temporary leave in accordance with agency contingency plans. Some workers remain to continue operations deemed “essential,” typically working without pay until the federal government reopens.
Wildlife, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Captive tiger kills owner of roadside zoo
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Over the weekend, a roadside zoo in Hugo, Oklahoma, announced on Facebook that its owner and operator, Ryan Easley, had been killed by a tiger. Growler Pines Tiger Preserve’s post stated: “This tragedy is a painful reminder of both the beauty and unpredictability of the natural world.”
This is a tragedy that never should have happened. Our sympathy goes out to Easley’s loved ones who now grapple with the grief of loss.
Elections /
How you can improve the lives of animals on National Voter Registration Day
Today is National Voter Registration Day, the nation’s biggest voter registration drive – where organizations across the country encourage citizens to update their voter registration.
Animals in Research /
Science without animal suffering: Celebrating leaders working toward more humane research and testing
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Last week at the World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences in Brazil, our Humane World for Animals team gathered with hundreds of scientists and policymakers to exchange insights on the latest global developments in phasing out animal experiments in favor of non-animal methods. As momentum builds for these innovations, new opportunities arise in advancing how research and testing are carried out worldwide.
Pets & Cruelty, Federal Legislation, In the News, State Legislation /
Our team rescues over 100 dogs from breeder affiliated with American Kennel Club
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Wildlife, In the News /
Indictment in Wyoming wolf killing puts human indifference in the spotlight
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
State Legislation /
Calling all Nevadans! Find out how your state lawmakers voted on key animal protection bills
Today, Humane World Action Fund (formerly the Humane Society Legislative Fund) released the 2025 Nevada Humane Scorecard— the first of its kind issued in the state by the organization. We encourage Nevadans to review their representatives’ scores and take action to support elected officials who pushed three pro-animal bills over the finish line this session.
Animals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Wildlife, Federal Legislation /
Additional action on key FY 2026 appropriations bills in the U.S. Senate
Before the U.S. Senate adjourned on August 2, members advanced several key federal funding bills with significant implications for animals. We’ve been working hard to ensure the best possible outcomes – and we want to share some of the results with you, since we’re going to need your help to lock in the important gains we’ve secured.
