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Humane World for Animals is a global animal welfare organization that works to end animal cruelty and suffering "in all its forms" and to create lasting change. It is the organization formerly known as the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International. The site, humaneworld.org, is the organization's public home: a place to learn about animal welfare issues, read its blog and latest stories, and take action.
What the organization does
The site describes its mission as ending animal cruelty and suffering and fighting for lasting change, with the help of supporters. Its published work spans several areas:
- Pet care and companion animals — expert tips and trusted resources on pet care and animal behavior.
- Farmed animal welfare — including campaigns and practical ways for individuals to help farmed animals.
- Wildlife — resources on humanely managing wildlife.
- Animal advocacy — guidance and tools for speaking up for animals.
- Rescue and response — hands-on work such as dog meat farm rescues.
- Dog and cat welfare — including efforts to end the dog and cat meat trade worldwide.
The organization also publishes A Humane World, described as its official blog and a firsthand account of its work as told by president and CEO Kitty Block.
How the site is organized
The homepage is built around a few clear paths, each aimed at a different level of involvement:
| Section | What it offers |
|---|---|
| Advocate | Ways to show support for a cause and help drive change |
| Volunteer | Opportunities ranging from calling legislators to cleaning cages |
| Learn | Pet care tips, animal behavior, wildlife management, and advocacy resources |
| Blog / Latest stories | A Humane World posts and current animal welfare stories, searchable on the page |
| Campaigns | Petitions and action alerts, such as signing against cruel fashion or opposing pesticide tests on dogs |
Current examples visible on the page include a campaign asking visitors to "say no to cruel fashion" as Paris Fashion Week returns, and an action against 90-day pesticide tests in which beagles are forced to ingest pesticides.
Who it's for
The site suits people who want to understand a specific animal welfare issue before deciding whether to act, and people who already support the mission and are looking for a concrete next step—signing a petition, volunteering, or reading up on pet care. If you are researching the organization itself, the key fact to carry away is the name change: content and references to the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International describe the same organization under its former names.
A reasonable way to start
- Skim the "Learn" resources if your interest is practical (pet care, wildlife, advocacy).
- Check "Latest stories" or search the blog if you want to follow a specific campaign or region.
- Use "Advocate" or "Volunteer" if you have already decided to get involved.
The page does not state membership or access requirements for these sections; where a step involves donating or signing, treat it as an action you choose, not a condition for reading.