Humane World for Animals facts for kids
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| Founded | November 22, 1954 (as National Humane Society) |
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| Legal status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization |
| Focus | Animal protection, animal welfare, cruelty to animals, humane education, animal ethics, animal law, wildlife conservation |
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| Method | Public education, science-based analysis, training and education, litigation, public policy, direct care |
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President and chief executive officer
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Kitty Block |
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Board co-chair
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Susan Atherton |
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Thomas J. Sabatino Jr. |
| Revenue | US$135,499,050 (2014) |
| Expenses | $128,921,223 (2014) |
| Endowment | $28,155,902 |
| Employees | 528 (2014) |
| Volunteers | 1,520 (2014) |
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Humane World for Animals is a worldwide group that helps protect animals. It used to be known as the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and Humane Society International (HSI). This organization works to stop cruelty to animals on a large scale. They help pets, wild animals, farm animals, and horses. They also work to improve how animals are treated in research and education.
Humane World for Animals has its main office in Washington, D.C., USA. It also has offices on six different continents. The group started in 1954. It was founded by Fred Myers, Helen Jones, Larry Andrews, Marcia Glaser, and Oliver M. Evans.
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How Humane World for Animals Started
In 1954, a group of people decided to create a new organization. They wanted to help animals on a national level. These founders included Larry Andrews, Marcia Glaser, Helen Jones, and Fred Myers. They believed a new group could make the animal protection movement stronger.
They named their new group the "National Humane Society." It was based in Washington, D.C.. This location helped them work on national laws for animal welfare. In 1956, the group set its main goal. They decided to prevent any use of animals that causes pain, suffering, or fear.
Why Animal Protection Matters
The idea of being kind to animals grew stronger in the United States after the Civil War. People started to feel more sympathy for animals in pain. They also realized that being cruel to animals could be linked to other kinds of violence. This made the movement to protect animals more popular.
A big influence on animal advocates was Albert Schweitzer. He believed in "reverence for life." This meant respecting all living things, including animals. In 1952, he won the Nobel Peace Prize. He spoke about how compassion should include every living being.
Another person who inspired the founders was Joseph Wood Krutch. He wrote about how much he appreciated nature and animals. His ideas helped shape the values of Humane World for Animals.
In the 1970s, the environmental movement also made people think about animals. People became more aware of pollution and losing animal homes. They realized humans needed to treat other living things better. Books like Animal Liberation by Peter Singer also helped. This book encouraged people to see animal protection as a matter of fairness.
Humane World for Animals focuses on reducing and stopping animal suffering. They believe in treating animals ethically.
What Humane World for Animals Does
Stopping Animal Fighting
Humane World for Animals works to stop animal fighting. They supported laws to upgrade federal rules against animal fighting. They also spoke out when athletes were involved in dog fighting.
Animals in Research and Testing
The organization works to reduce the use of animals in research. They helped persuade the U.S. government to move chimpanzees from research to sanctuaries. They also encourage companies to stop using chimpanzees in testing.
Animals Used for Food
Basic Policy
Humane World for Animals has always opposed cruelty in raising and slaughtering animals for food. They encourage people to reduce how much meat they eat.
Campaigns for Farm Animals
The organization led campaigns to pass laws like California Proposition 2 (2008). This law requires cage-free conditions for hens, mother pigs, and veal calves. They also helped pass similar laws in other states. They work with food companies to offer more plant-based meals.
Caring for Companion Animals
Humane World for Animals has a special department for pets. They work to end dog fighting and rescue animals from hoarding or disasters. Their "Pets for Life" program helps pet owners in communities that lack affordable vet care. They also support having pets in workplaces.
They publish Animal Sheltering magazine for animal shelter workers. They also run the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association. This group provides free vet services in poor communities.
Humane World for Animals believes wild animals should not be kept as pets. They oppose the trade of wild animals.
Fighting Puppy Mills
The organization actively fights against the puppy mill industry. They have helped law enforcement rescue over 35,000 animals from puppy mills since 2007. They also push for anti-puppy mill laws in many states.
They helped pass a rule to stop importing unhealthy dogs from other countries for resale.
Protecting Wildlife
Humane World for Animals opposes hunting animals for fun or trophies. They support killing animals only for population control by officials. They campaign against cruel hunting methods like shooting bears over bait.
They have fought for years to end the Canadian seal hunt. They also campaign to protect wolves. In 2007, they launched Humane Wildlife Services. This program helps people remove wild animals from their homes humanely.
They have worked to ban shark finning in many places. They also offer resources to help feral cats and reduce their numbers.
Zoos and Other Issues
Humane World for Animals works to improve conditions in zoos. They oppose taking animals from the wild for public display. They also oppose greyhound racing and animal fighting. They work to limit the use of animals in circuses and roadside zoos.
They have concerns about practices in the horse racing industry. They oppose keeping marine mammals in captivity, like orcas at SeaWorld. They also work to stop the slaughter of horses for food.
The organization is against owning exotic pets. They believe many wild animals are not suitable as pets.
Global Family
Humane World for Animals has offices all over the globe. In India, they help protect street dogs and make sure they get vaccinated so they don't get sick. In Brazil, they work to protect the Amazon rainforest, which is home to millions of animals like jaguars and colorful parrots. In Europe, they work to stop the fur trade so that animals like foxes and minks aren't used for coats.
Because animals don't have passports and don't care about borders, Humane World for Animals works everywhere. They believe that a dog in New York deserves the same love as a donkey in Mexico or a koala in Australia.
How to Get In Touch
If you want to learn more about helping animals or have questions for the organization, here is how you can reach their main office. Always ask a parent or guardian before calling or going online.
- Address: 1255 23rd St. NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037
- Phone Numbers: 202-452-1100 or 866-720-2676
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time, and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
- Website: www.humaneworld.org/en
See also
In Spanish: Humane Society of the United States para niños
- American Humane (AH)
- Animal Welfare Institute (AWI)
