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EnglishWhat Is the 'A Humane World' Blog on the Humane World for Animals Site?
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"A Humane World" is the official blog of Humane World for Animals, written as a firsthand account by president and CEO Kitty Block. It is where the organization narrates its own work—rescues, campaigns, and policy fights—rather than publishing neutral third-party reporting. It is worth following if you want updates on global animal welfare written from inside an advocacy organization, and worth reading with that perspective in mind if you need independent verification of claims.
What the blog is and who writes it
The site describes "A Humane World" as "the official blog of Humane World for Animals—a firsthand account of our ongoing efforts to protect animals, as told by our president and CEO, Kitty Block." Two things follow from that description:
- It is organizational communication, not journalism. Posts reflect the priorities and framing of the organization that publishes them.
- It has a consistent authorial voice. The CEO's perspective runs through the posts, which makes the blog useful for understanding how the organization's leadership thinks about strategy and priorities.
Humane World for Animals itself is described as "a global leader in animal welfare, working to end animal suffering and promote compassionate living," and notes it was formerly the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International.
What topics it covers
The blog's "latest stories" section shows the range. Current and recent items include:
| Topic area | Example from the site |
|---|---|
| Dog and cat meat trade | "Ending the dog and cat meat trade worldwide"; a post on a final large-scale dog meat farm rescue in South Korea, with the farming ban taking full effect in early 2027 |
| Individual rescue stories | "Her name is Lyra"—about a dog in the U.S. and another rescued from a dog meat farm in Indonesia |
| Farmed animal welfare | "Five ways you can help farmed animals right now" |
| Dog and cat welfare | Chile becoming the first South American country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies |
| Campaigns and action calls | A fur-trade campaign tied to Paris Fashion Week, and a call to end cruel pesticide tests on beagles |
The pattern is consistent: a news hook or milestone, context on why it matters, and often a call to act—signing a petition, donating, or contacting legislators.
How to use it
If you want to track progress on a specific issue, the blog is a reasonable starting point because the organization reports on its own campaigns and rescues as they happen. Use the search box on the stories section to filter by topic.
If you want to act, posts frequently link to concrete steps. The site's main "Get involved" paths are advocating (contacting legislators and showing support), volunteering (from calling legislators to cleaning cages), and donating.
If you need to verify a claim, treat blog posts as the organization's account and check the underlying source—a government announcement, a court ruling, or a rescue report—before repeating specifics.
What to keep in mind
The blog is a window into one organization's work and viewpoint, not a survey of the whole animal welfare field. Its value is timeliness and access: rescue details, campaign milestones, and leadership commentary you are unlikely to find summarized elsewhere. Its limitation is the same as its strength—it is written by the people doing the work, so read it as a primary source from an advocate, and pair it with independent reporting when a decision depends on the facts.