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Is Baby Seal Bashing Canada’s New Olympic Sport?

February 3, 2010

(Feb. 3, 2010)—Humane Society International/Canada condemns the joint decision by the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Nova Scotia government to allow a commercial slaughter of baby seals on Hay Island, part of the protected Scaterie Island wilderness area. The DFO will allow 2,220 seals to ... full article

Team Aids Animals Affected by Earthquake

January 23, 2010

(Jan. 23, 2010)—After arriving in Haiti Thursday evening, a team of trained veterinary experts representing Humane Society International, The Humane Society of the United States, and the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association has begun to assess animal needs and is offering hands-on assistance to animal... full article

HSI Attends Central American Conference about Free Trade

January 22, 2010

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — Humane Society International is participating in a three-day regional conference, hosted by the U.S. Department of State, about the Environmental Cooperation Agreement of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement from Jan. 20–22. The... full article

HSI Launches Model Wildlife Center Network in Central America

January 21, 2010

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — As part of an ongoing effort to reduce illegal wildlife trade through improved implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, Humane Society International, in collaboration with four potential model rescue centers in Central Am... full article

HSI Team Arrives in Haiti

January 21, 2010

A team of trained veterinary experts representing Humane Society International, The Humane Society of the United States and the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, arrived in Haiti Thursday evening to provide aid to animals affected by last week's earthquake. "Humane Society International is now on the s... full article

HSI Supports Wildlife Protection through Cacao Fair in Nicaragua

January 12, 2010

BOCAY, Nicaragua — As part of its environmentally-friendly cacao production program, Humane Society International and Pueblos en Acción Comunitaria are hosting a Cacao Fair in Nicaragua to promote wildlife conservation and responsible agricultural practices. The fair will take place in San Jos&eacu... full article

HSI, The HSUS Comment on Polar Bear Critical Habitat Designation

December 29, 2009

WASHINGTON — Humane Society International /The Humane Society of the United States have submitted a letter praising the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for its actions to protect polar bears by designating critical habitat for the species, but said more needs to be done. The agency proposes designating more tha... full article

Canadian Government Opposes Stronger Protection for Polar Bears at CITES

December 16, 2009

Humane Society International/Canada condemns an announcement by Canadian government officials that Canada will oppose a crucial proposal to ban international commercial trade in polar bears by transferring this threatened species from Appendix II to Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered S... full article

Canadian Government Opposes Stronger Protection for Polar Bears at CITES

December 16, 2009

Shark Bill Advances

November 19, 2009

Humane Society International, The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund commend the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Thursday for approving legislation to increase protection for sharks from the cruel and wasteful practice of shark finning &mda... full article

Quebec Sled Dog Rescue

November 17, 2009

SAINTE-AGATHE-DES-MONTS, Quebec — Humane Society International and the SPCA Laurentides-Labelle partnered to rescue approximately 100 neglected sled dogs in the Upper Laurentians of Quebec. The owner was unable to care properly for his dogs and released them to the care of the SPCA LL. "The dogs were cha... full article

Humane Society International/Canada and The Humane Society of the United States Condemn Opening of Protected Wilderness Area to Commercial Seal Slaughter

November 6, 2009

MONTREAL– Humane Society International/Canada and The Humane Society of the United States condemns the Nova Scotia legislature's passage of Bill 50 – amendments to the Wilderness Areas Protection Act to allow the commercial slaughter of baby seals on Hay Island for their fur. "Bill 50 was a direct admi... full article

Humane Society International Wins Campaign of the Year Award

November 6, 2009

HSI Recognised for the Ban the Cruel Seal Trade Campaign BRUSSELS, Belgium - Humane Society International is the proud recipient of the Campaign of the Year award at the European Public Affairs Awards in Brussels Thursday night. This highly coveted award, which is voted for by the professional lobby community in B... full article

HSI Canada Condemns Canadian Government Request for WTO Consultations on EU Seal Product Trade Ban

November 2, 2009

Humane Society International/Canada condemns the Canadian government's reported request for consultations at the World Trade Organization in response to the European Union's ban on seal product trade, stating that the move flies in the face of Canadian values and sound economics. "The Canadian government is acting... full article

Humane Society International/Canada Condemns Nova Scotia Government’s Move to Open Protected Wilderness Area to Commercial Seal Slaughter

October 27, 2009

Humane Society International/Canada condemns the Nova Scotia legislature’s announced proposed revisions to the Wilderness Areas Protection Act that would allow the Minister of Environment to officially authorize the commercial slaughter of baby seals on Hay Island, which is a part of the protected Scaterie Isl... full article

Article Points to Human and Animal Welfare Costs of Long-Distance Farm Animal Transport

October 26, 2009

A chapter in the upcoming book Handbook of Disease Outbreaks: Prevention, Detection and Control implicates the long-distance transport of farm animals in the spread of human and animal diseases. The chapter, "Disease and transport: a costly ticket around the world," was co-authored by Michael Greger, M.D., Humane S... full article

HSI Teaches Rural Schoolchildren in Costa Rica About Biodiversity Protection

October 23, 2009

Cacao Farms Provide Habitat for Migratory and Endemic Birds and Endangered Species TALAMANCA, Costa Rica — Humane Society International is conducting a series of environmental education workshops in the rural region of Talamanca in Costa Rica. The workshops for schoolchildren will begin Oct. 26 and be he... full article

65,000 Cyber-Marchers Reach European Parliament as Animal Experiments Directive Is Debated

October 21, 2009

BRUSSELS — On Wednesday, more than 65,000 people in cyberspace — including comedian Ricky Gervais, actress Joanna Lumley and rock stars Brian May and Chrissie Hynde — are asking European Union politicians in Strasbourg to defend better science without animal suffering. The world's first ever cyber-... full article

Join Humane Society International Canada’s Race to Save the Bears — and Win a Trip to See Them

October 20, 2009

Great Bear Nature Tours has teamed up with Humane Society International/Canada to save bears in the Great Bear Rainforest. In support of the HSI Canada online Race to Save the Bears fundraising challenge, Great Bear Nature Tours has donated the grand prize of a trip for two to view grizzly and black bears in the Gre... full article

Wildlife Groups Commend Interior Department for Seeking to Halt Polar Bear Trade

October 16, 2009

Trade in Polar Bear Skin Rugs and Other Parts Threatens the Species WASHINGTON — The Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society International, International Fund for Animal Welfare and Defenders of Wildlife applaud the United States Department of the Interior for submitting a proposal to next year's ... full article

HSI and The HSUS Oppose Proposal to Eliminate International Protection for Bobcats

October 16, 2009

Humane Society International and The Humane Society of the United States expressed disappointment with a proposal by the U.S. Department of the Interior to eliminate international protection for the bobcat, also known as the American lynx, under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fau... full article

HSI and The HSUS Applaud Efforts to Increase Protection for Sharks

October 15, 2009

Humane Society International and The Humane Society of the United States applaud the U.S. departments of Interior and Commerce for proposing international trade regulations to protect six shark species. The species are commonly exploited by the cruel and wasteful shark fin trade. Proposals submitted by the United ... full article

Humane Society International Launches Media Campaign to Help Farm Animals

October 8, 2009

Humane Society International has launched an innovative advertising campaign in the Delhi-National Capitol Region of India to educate the public about the conditions under which animals are raised for meat and eggs. The advertisements, which began airing this week, can be seen on video screens in 475 locations acros... full article

HSI/Canada: MAPAQ Companion Animal Welfare Report a Positive Step Forward, but Lacking in Critical Area

October 7, 2009

Inadequate Funding Proposed for Enforcement – HSI Canada Identifies Solution QUEBEC CITY — Humane Society International/Canada looks forward to reviewing the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation's plan to address Quebec's companion animal welfare problems, but... full article

Humane Society International Animal Rescuers Deploy to Philippines after Storms

October 6, 2009

MANILA, Philippines — Humane Society International animal rescue personnel are on the ground in the Philippines after two consecutive typhoons have left countless animals stranded and in danger. Rescue efforts of displaced and injured animals are underway, with an emergency sheltering operation set up a... full article

Humane Society International Launches the ProtectSeals European Boycott of Canadian Seafood

October 2, 2009

Chefs, Businesses and Individuals Vow Not to Purchase Canadian Seafood until Commercial Seal Hunt Ends On the heels of the European Union's ban on the commercial trade in seal fur, Humane Society International is launching the ProtectSeals European boycott of Canadian seafood. By encouraging restaurants, chefs and ... full article

Humane Society International Announces ‘Mercy Release’ Campaign

October 2, 2009

Calls on Buddhists to Rethink Practice of Capturing Animals in Order to Set Them Free TAIPEI, Taiwan — Humane Society International along with Environment and Animal Society of Taiwan launched a new campaign against "mercy release," calling on the Buddhist community to stop the misguided tradition. ... full article

HSI Promotes International Cooperation to Fight Illegal Wildlife Trade in Central America

September 25, 2009

PETÉN, Guatemala — In order to strengthen cooperation and improve implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, or CITES, in Central America, Humane Society International is sponsoring a weeklong multinational workshop in Petén, Guatem... full article

Humane Society International Canada: Stop the Seal Hunt and the Trade in Cat and Dog Fur

September 24, 2009

MONTREAL — Humane Society International/Canada strongly disputes statements contained in an internal memo to Agriculture Canada, released by Canadian Press yesterday. In it, government officials urge Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz not to follow the United States and European Union in banning cat and dog ... full article

Humane Society International Runs Workshops on Cacao Habitat Protection

September 22, 2009

Cacao Trees Provide Canopy for Birds, Many Other Animals BOCAY, Nicaragua — Humane Society International is having an environmental education workshop in the rural town of Bocay in Nicaragua as part of HSI's environmentally friendly cacao production program. The workshops are aimed at schoolchi... full article

Author Farley Mowat Calls on Stephen Harper to End Commercial Seal Slaughter

September 14, 2009

Mowat's Comments Come after Humane Society International/Canada, The HSUS and Nigel Barker Exhibit 'A Sealed Fate?' After Humane Society International/Canada and The Humane Society of the United States recently brought Nigel Barker's traveling exhibit "A Sealed Fate?" to Toronto, well-known Canadian author, Farley ... full article

Costa Rican Whale Watching Industry Celebrates First Whale and Dolphin Festival

September 4, 2009

SAN JOSÉ — To promote whale and dolphin conservation as well as responsible ecotourism, Humane Society International will participate in the First Costa Rican Whale and Dolphin Festival at the Costa Rican Pacific locality of Bahía Uvita Sept. 4-6. HSI is a member of the Costa Rican Whale Coa... full article

Wildlife Groups Ask Countries to Propose Halt to Polar Bear Trade

September 4, 2009

Trade in Polar Bear Skin Rugs and Other Parts Threaten the Species WASHINGTON — Humane Society International, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, Defenders of Wildlife and the Animal Welfare Institute today urged Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russian Federation and the United States to submit a proposa... full article

The HSUS Honors Scientist for Advancing Alternatives to Animal Testing

September 3, 2009

ROME — The Humane Society of the United States bestowed its 2009 Russell & Burch Award today to Dr. Thomas Hartung for advancing the development and implementation of non-animal methods in toxicity testing. The HSUS presented the award at the 7th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Scie... full article

Wildlife Groups Seek Halt to Polar Bear Trade

August 31, 2009

Trade in Polar Bear Skin Rugs and Other Parts Threaten the Species WASHINGTON — Humane Society International, International Fund for Animal Welfare and Defenders of Wildlife have urged the United States to lead the way to end international commercial trade in polar bears, including hides, trophies, rugs and o... full article

Humane Society International Applauds European Commission Decision to Stop Anti-Smoking Monkey Advert

August 20, 2009

Following a complaint by Humane Society International, the European Commission has decided within the last few days to withdraw an EU-funded anti-smoking TV advertisement. The advert in question, broadcast throughout the European Union, featured a woman in a park with a collared monkey sitting on her shoulder... full article

Students Have Designs on Ending Fur Trade

August 12, 2009

The Fur Free Alliance and Humane Society International are delighted to announce the winners of the annual European & International region of the Design Against Fur advertising poster competition — the student design competition with a conscience. More than 7,000 students from around the world take part ... full article

Chef Alice Waters Vows No Use of Shark Fins in Food

July 31, 2009

Alice Waters, the renowned chef, restaurateur and author, has signed Humane Society International's No Shark Fin pledge, committing never to consume or serve shark fin soup or any product containing shark fin. HSI is the global arm of The Humane Society of the United States. Ms. Waters is the founder of Chez Paniss... full article

HSI Launches Worldwide Pet Photo Contest for Spay Day 2010

July 31, 2009

(Jan. 25, 2010) - Humane Society International, the global arm of The Humane Society of the United States, is pleased to announce that the 2010 Spay Day Online Pet Photo Contest has begun. Presented by Visa Inc. and Zazzle, the Spay Day Online Photo Contest has proven to be one of the most popular features of Spay D... full article

Humane Society International Congratulates EU for Seal Product Trade Ban; Condemns Canadian Government Response

July 27, 2009

Humane Society International and The Humane Society of the United States congratulated the Council of Ministers of the European Union for overwhelmingly endorsing a comprehensive prohibition on trade in products of commercial seal hunts. Twenty-four nations supported the ban, with only three abstaining. HSI and HSUS... full article

Humane Society International Condemns Namibian Seal Slaughter and Attack on Observers

July 17, 2009

Observers from Dutch animal protection group Bont voor Dieren and investigations firm Ecostorm were reportedly physically attacked this week by seal hunters in Namibia. The observers were attempting to document and film the commercial seal slaughter. It was further reported by Agence France Presse that the Namibian ... full article

Humane Society International Assists with Safe Wildlife Transport Conference in Costa Rica

July 14, 2009

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — Humane Society International is collaborating with the International Air Transport Association to conduct a three-day Central America regional conference on transportation of live animals. Participants include government officials from Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic,... full article

New Spay/Neuter Program Launches in Bhutan with Help from HSI

July 2, 2009

After two years of ongoing discussion, Humane Society International is pleased to announce the beginning of a nationwide spay neuter program in the country of Bhutan. The humane, science-based street dog management and rabies control program is a partnership between the government of Bhutan, HSI and the Bhutan Found... full article

Humane Society International Addresses International Whaling Commission

June 24, 2009

MADEIRA, Portugal — As representatives of almost 80 nations gather in Portugal to determine the fate of the world's whale populations, Humane Society International has a rare opportunity to address the assembled policy makers. The organization's Patricia Forkan, who has attended International Whaling... full article

Nearly a Third of Whales Killed in Japan Antarctic Hunt are Pregnant, Whaling Commission Hears This Week

June 23, 2009

MADEIRA, Portugal — Humane Society International condemns Japanese whalers for killing pregnant whales. Data provided by the Japanese government has revealed a large number of pregnant and lactating female whales killed. The data was made public at the International Whaling Commission meeting Monday. Of ... full article

Humane Society International Condemns Government-Ordered Dog Killing in China

June 8, 2009

YANGXIAN COUNTY, China — After earlier success ending government-initiated dog killing in China's major cities, Chinese animal protection groups and international animal advocacy groups, including Humane Society International, are now focusing on eliminating this cruel practice in the rest of the country. full article

Poll: Mexicans Oppose Government Funding of Bullfighting

May 29, 2009

MEXICO CITY, Mexico — A strong majority of Mexicans oppose government subsidies and promotion of the bullfighting industry. Humane Society International, Asociación Mexicana por los Derechos de los Animales (AMEDEA) and México Antitaurino joined together today to announce the results of... full article

Los Mexicanos Se Oponen Al Financiamiento Gubernamental De Las Corridas De Toros

May 29, 2009

DISTRITO FEDERAL, México — Una gran mayoría de los mexicanos se opone a los subsidios y promoción gubernamentales de la industria taurina. Humane Society International, Asociación Mexicana por los Derechos de los Animales (AMEDEA), y México Antitaurino se unieron hoy para anu... full article

Report Exposes Suffering at Whale and Dolphin Attractions

May 21, 2009

WASHINGTON — Every summer, many families make trips to see dolphins and orcas perform spectacular feats in marine-themed amusement parks. Humane Society International/The Humane Society of the United States and the World Society for the Protection of Animals have issued the fourth edition of their in-dept... full article

Whales Need to Be Protected Now, Humane Society International Testified Today

May 20, 2009

WASHINGTON — Humane Society International Vice President Kitty Block testified before a House committee today about the upcoming International Whaling Commission meeting. She urged U.S. officials to take a hard line approach to protecting whales, in light of a possible deal to overturn the commercial whal... full article