For decades, New York City's carriage horse industry has operated on a fantasy that these horse-drawn vehicles can carry some romance of an earlier time. But animals are not symbols; they are living, breathing individuals with needs, instincts and intentions all their own. By ending the use of horse-drawn carriages, the City Council has recognized that no maintenance of tradition should come at the expense of risks to animals and people. humaneworld.org/en/blog/brea…

Lawsuit aims to restore protections for threatened wildlife. Conservation groups say rule rescinding ‘blanket’ protections goes against intent of Endangered Species Act. humaneworld.org/en/news/laws…

WE DID IT! Yesterday, the Beagle Bill was signed into law by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro! Pennsylvania is now the 13th state to prohibit the sale of animal-tested cosmetics and the 18th state to give dogs and cats the opportunity to be adopted after the experiments have ended.

Victory for horses in New York City! 🐴🎉 After years of advocacy, NYC has passed a historic bill setting the city on a path to end horse-drawn carriages. This landmark victory moves NYC toward a safer, kinder future for horses who should never have to navigate crowded city streets. Thank you to everyone who spoke up, took action and refused to give up on these horses. Together, we've helped make history. Learn More: humaneworld.org/en/news/new-…

For generations, horses have pulled carriages through New York City's busy streets. Today, they are one step closer to the future they deserve. Every horse deserves the chance to live free from the demands of city streets. Thanks to years of advocacy and countless supporters who spoke up, that future is now within reach.

Big names, big night, even bigger cause! @actuallyNPH hosts To the Rescue! with presenter Christie Brinkley, performer @VanessaCarlton and gourmet plant-based dining by acclaimed Overthrow Hospitality. Get tickets now: humaneworld.org/totherescue #ToTheRescueNY

We look forward to celebrating the winner of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund challenge and helping advance a more humane sustainable future for fashion come to life before our eyes in the years to come. humaneworld.org/en/blog/vogu…

From bucks searching for mates to fawns losing their spots, autumn brings shifts in deer behavior and appearance. These changes affect how we encounter them on our roads and in our yards. Learn what’s changing this season and how to stay safe and support local wildlife. Learn more about deer in your community at humaneworld.org/deer

Meet Felipe Márquez, our Latin American disaster response program manager. Here's how he helps animals affected by emergencies and natural disasters around the world. humaneworld.org/en/all-anima…

Humane World for Animals India and government partners to build a facility dedicated to disaster preparedness, emergency response and animal protection needs during floods and landslides. humaneworld.org/en/news/indi…

Humane Veterinary Medical Alliance, the veterinary division of Humane World for Animals, is proud to announce the recipients of its Compassionate Care Scholarships, awarded to veterinary students who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to animal welfare through professional and volunteer activities. humaneworld.org/en/news/comp…

Each year, dolphins are driven into a secluded cove in Taiji, Japan and either selected for captivity or killed. No marine mammal should be taken from the wild and confined for entertainment or display. Sign the pledge to protect dolphins and other marine mammals! hwfa.link/x102026

Discover how swapping meat for beans one day each week can benefit animals, people and the planet. humaneworld.org/en/all-anima…

Doing good never goes out of style. Faux fur. Zero animals hurt. Discover more ways to help animals and make a more humane world.

We are working alongside Voters For Animal Rights, the ASPCA, Animal Legal Defense Fund and a growing coalition of equine rescues and sanctuaries prepared to help provide safe futures for the horses retired from the carriage industry. Ending carriage operations would not erase the legacy of carriage horses in New York City; it would honor the full measure of what they have meant to us while ensuring a humane transition for the horses and the people whose lives have been tied to them. humaneworld.org/en/blog/nyc-…

Wild animals belong in the wild, not in vacation selfies. Choose responsible wildlife experiences and help protect animals. Learn more: humaneworld.org/en/blog/how-…