National Day of the Horse brings new calls for protecting Tennessee Walking Horses
Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund highlight bipartisan momentum, as conservative voices close to President Trump encourage the White House and Congress to stop the cruel practice of soring
46 members of Congress support plan for national wolf conservation
Letter responds to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announcement that gray wolves no longer need protections
WASHINGTON (December 11, 2025)—Today, lawmakers dedicated to upholding the Endangered Species Act sent a letter urging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reverse course on its recently announced cancellation of the National Wolf Recovery Plan. In their letter, 46 members of Congress emphasized the need for a science-backed approach to gray wolf recovery in the lower 48 states, that engages ranchers, animal advocates and other concerned parties.
FDA takes steps to prioritize science over suffering in latest move to reduce animal testing
Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund encouraged by draft guidance on monoclonal antibody therapies, but further clarity needed from federal drug regulators
Vulnerable wildlife threatened as Trump administration seeks to repeal vital protections under law
Rollback risks pushing species closer to the brink
Texas legislature delivers significant progress for animal welfare in new voter scorecard
Bipartisan coalitions support low-cost spay/neuter services, strengthen legal recourse options for neglect, and empower counties to counteract roadside animal sales
Arizona scorecard grades lawmakers on animal protection votes in state legislature
Humane World Action Fund’s first-ever state report highlights bipartisan cooperation on strengthening animal cruelty laws and blocking anti-animal legislation
Jane Goodall remembered as a hero for animals
WASHINGTON, D.C.―Humane World for Animals, formally known as the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, mourn the loss of Jane Goodall DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and U.N. Messenger of Peace. The primatologist’s name became synonymous with conservation and animal protection due to her contributions to improving the lives of animals, including wild chimpanzees and primates used in laboratory experiments for medical research.
