Our Impact

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With your help, we are shaping the dialogue to catalyze animal welfare reform and influence public opinion, corporate priorities, legislative action and governmental collaboration.

See the impact HSI makes globally

We’re driving positive change for animals

We’re convincing leading food service providers to go cage-free.

We’re getting national bans on animal testing of cosmetics passed in countries around the world.

We’re fighting the dog and cat meat trade and improving companion animal welfare.

Making progress

We continue to push the incremental but steady shift in people’s mindsets to increased awareness of welfare issues, better-informed consumer choices and support both for initiatives providing relief to animals and laws mandating their protection.

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Our work in action

Rescuing cats in Viet Nam

“With your support, we’ll rescue all the cats suffering here.”-Phuong Tham/HSI

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50+ dogs rescued from two "fattening farms" in Viet Nam

“The dog meat trade in Viet Nam is not only an animal welfare disaster but also incompatible with canine rabies elimination efforts.”-Quang Nguyen, HSI

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‘Huge Victory’ for wildlife celebrated by animal protection, environmental groups as health Canada announces strychnine poisoning ban

“This ban will spare so many animals from horrific, prolonged and needless deaths.”-Kelly Butler, HSI/Canada

Lucknow hits 70% street dog sterilization and vaccination success on World Spay Day

“At least 28% of the dogs served by the program, or around 20,000 street dogs, were brought to the Animal Birth Control clinic in Jarhara for spay/neuter services by community members.”-Dr. Piyush Patel, HSI/India

Dogs and cats are being treated for burns, smoke inhalation and dehydration in aftermath of Chile’s devastating wildfire

“Every day we are seeing desperate locals coming to the hospital searching for their beloved animal companions in the hope of being reunited.”-Daniela Sanchez, HSI in Chile

Free veterinary care for pets of Ukrainian refugees

“‘Vets for Pets’ will provide a much-needed safety net for those families fleeing with their beloved pets so that at no point they feel compelled to leave their pets behind due to concerns about being able to care for them.”-Ruud Tombrock, HSI/Europe

Global leader in food industry makes progress on commitment to improve animal welfare

“Grupo Bimbo is demonstrating that companies of all sizes can make significant positive changes for animals.”-Arianna Torres, HSI

South Korea bans the dog meat industry with historic vote at National Assembly as animal campaigners ‘overjoyed’

“This is history in the making I never thought I would see in my lifetime.” -JungAh Chae, HSI/Korea

Chile outlaws cosmetics testing on animals

“Thanks to the passion and determination of animal loving consumers, progressive beauty brands, and politicians across the globe who share our desire for a cruelty-free world, animal testing for cosmetics has been banned in 45 countries.”-Daniela Benavides Sanchez, HSI in Chile

Slaughterhouse drowning up to 300 cats a month for Viet Nam’s cat meat trade, closes doors for good as part of animal charity program

“We are thrilled to be closing down our first cat meat trade business in Viet Nam, and hope it will be the first of many as more people like Mr. Doanh turn away from this cruel trade.”-Quang Nguyen, HSI in Viet Nam

ITA Airways joins the campaign of the international organization HSI/Europe and introduces a ban on transporting hunting trophies on its flights, both as cargo and as passenger baggage

“The corporate sector also plays a huge role in the collective action necessary to protect threatened wildlife globally.”-Martina Pluda, HSI in Italy

Fast-food giants make first steps towards chicken welfare in Romania and Poland

“The vast number of animal lives impacted by the chicken industry demands that it actively champion higher standards of animal welfare.”-Elise Allart, HSI/Europe

Canada enacts historic ban on elephant ivory and rhino horn trade

“At last, Canadians can rest assured that our country is doing our part to ensure these majestic animals have a future.”-Kelly Butler, HSI/Canada

Historic news that South Korea announces plan to ban dog meat industry by 2027 is welcomed as ‘dream come true’ by animal group HSI/Korea

“News that the South Korean government is at last poised to ban the dog meat industry is like a dream come true for all of us who have campaigned so hard to end this cruelty.”-JungAh Chae, HSI/Korea

Dozens of dogs and puppies saved from grim meat trade slaughterhouse in Viet Nam after owner left broken-hearted by fattening and selling pups to restaurants

“While dog meat remains prevalent in some parts of the country, there is also increasing opposition to the practice among the rising pet loving population in Viet Nam who are frustrated by the lack of action taken against unscrupulous dog thieves and traders who steal people’s beloved companions.”-Phuong Tham, HSI in Viet Nam

Kingdom of Bhutan is first country in the world to achieve 100% street dog sterilization and vaccination after 14-year project with HSI

“There is much to be learned from Bhutan including its determination and compassion to create a more peaceful coexistence for people and dogs.” -Keren Nazareth, HSI/India

Endangered wild cats and monkeys among 27 animals returned to the wild by wildlife charities in Guatemala after rescue from illegal trafficking

“By supporting and working with our local partner, ARCAS, this rescue, rehabilitation and release program is giving these animals back their freedom as well as increasing their wild populations to ensure future breeding in their natural forest habitat where they belong.”-Andrea Borel, HSI/Latin America

Unique community-based conservation project launched around Ithala Game Reserve to promote human-elephant coexistence

“I’m proud that HSI/Africa is yet again spearheading practical, humane solutions to prevent lethal killing being used to control elephants in South Africa.”-Audrey Delsink, HSI/Africa

“Keep up the good work. Every life saved is precious. They all matter, no matter where they are, or how forgotten their story seems.”

-Rachel Bailie, supporter from Canada

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