Issue Type: Companion Animals

Humane Society International / Africa

HOEDSPRUIT—Humane Society International/Africa has joined forces with local organization Hoedspruit Animal Outreach (HALO) to improve the lives and welfare of community cats and dogs in the villages around Hoedspruit. HSI/Africa is providing HALO with grants in 2019 totaling approximately ZAR150,000 to increase spay/neuter efforts and to provide medical care to more cats and dogs in the area. In this wild corner of South Africa, animal vaccination and sterilization will be used not only to improve domestic animal welfare and manage overpopulation but also to help protect wild and endangered species such as the African Wild Dog and African wild cats against diseases such as rabies that are spread by domestic animals.

In South Africa, the challenges so often seen in street dogs and cats – such as overpopulation, lack of veterinary care, undernourishment – are common to community dogs and cats as well. Whilst most community dogs are ‘owned’ in some way or form, they often roam the neighbourhood, scrounging for scraps and freely breeding. As they come from rural and disadvantaged communities, affordable and accessible veterinary care is very limited.

HALO has been operating to serve Hoedspruit communities since April 2016, providing access to primary animal health care (including vaccinations and sterilizations) and educating owners about animal care and welfare. The organization is currently involved in five communities – Lepelle, The Willows, Sigagule, Tswenyane and Moraba (also known as California) – and has treated more than 2400 cats and dogs in the last year alone. HALO is run exclusively by volunteers under the supervision of qualified veterinarians. With the funds provided by HSI, HALO hopes to sterilize nearly 150 additional dogs and treat 800 more animals during the year.

HSI/Africa and HALO share in the vision of improving street animal welfare and agree on a long-term, sustainable approach to animal population control. For more information about HSI/Africa’s animal protection campaigns, visit www.hsi.org/world/africa.

Photos available here.

BACKGROUND
Even though some countries encourage acceptable animal welfare practices for street dogs and cats, these animals are usually seen and treated as pests by local communities. Sadly, overpopulation of street animals in some countries is often dealt with in inhumane ways such as poisoning or shooting. Humane Society International works in a variety of countries to improve street animal welfare based on the needs of the country. HSI’s approach to overpopulation always places the welfare of the animals as a priority. The cornerstone of this approach hinges on humane application of animal control, helping to create programs that focus on sterilization and vaccination campaigns and education.

Contacts:

HSI/Africa: Media and Communications Outreach Manager Leozette Roode, mobile +2771 360 1004, lroode@hsi.org

HSI/UK: Director of International Media Wendy Higgins, mobile +44 (0) 7989 972 423, whiggins@hsi.org

Humane Society International

HSI/Canada recherche des bénévoles pour donner de leur temps et partager leurs compétences professionnelles.

Si vous souhaitez apporter votre aide de temps à autre chaque mois, déposez votre candidature pour l’un des postes suivants :

Refuge d’urgence-équipe sauvetage (Québec, Ontario)
Dirigeant(e) communautaire (Québec, Ontario, Colombie-Britannique)
Infographiste
Traducteur/rice (de l’anglais vers le français)
Chargé(e) de liaison avec les médias
Vétérinaire
Technicien(ne) en santé animale
Chargé(e) de liaison (Campagne Non à la Cruauté)
Soutien administratif (Campagne Non à la Cruauté)
Assistant(e) services aux donateurs et donatrices

Que faire si les postes de bénévoles ne vous correspondent pas…Devenez un ou une de nos alliés! Aidez-nous à intervenir sur les questions et les campagnes pressantes concernant le bien-être des animaux. En tant qu’alliés, vous serez contactés lorsque des mesures urgentes sont nécessaires concernant des enjeux susceptibles de vous intéresser. Aucun minimum d’heures requis pour être inscrit(e) sur cette liste. Nous serions très heureux de vous avoir dans notre équipe en tant qu’alliés des animaux.

Refuge d’urgence-equipe sauvetage

Nous recherchons des bénévoles qui souhaitent aider les animaux dans des refuges temporaires au Québec et en Ontario. Pour plus d’information sur cette position, veuillez cliquer ici.

Dirigeant(e) communautaire

Vous voulez aider HSI/Canada à construire un mouvement pour la protection des animaux encore plus fort? Envisagez de jouer un rôle de premier plan en envoyant votre candidature pour le poste de dirigeant(e) communautaire.

Les dirigeant(e)s communautaires sont au cœur des efforts de HSI/Canada pour célébrer les animaux et lutter contre la cruauté.

En tant que dirigeant(e) communautaire, vous serez l’ambassadeur(rice) de HSI/Canada dans votre secteur afin de faire avancer les différentes campagnes sur le bien-être des animaux et les priorités législatives.

Les bénévoles apporteront leur aide pour :

  • Soutenir les efforts de HSI/Canada pour faire adopter des lois fédérales, provinciales et municipales sur le bien-être des animaux en aidant dans la recherche, les tâches administratives et la défense des intérêts dans le domaine politique,
  • Construire un réseau de partenaires pour HSI/Canada qui agiront en faveur des enjeux pour la protection des animaux,
  • Sur les conseils et les directives de notre responsable politique et de notre gestionnaire de bénévoles, développer et mettre en place des initiatives locales de protection des animaux dans votre municipalité, province ou comté fédéral, selon les priorités de la campagne de HSI/Canada,
  • Rédiger des lettres aux rédacteurs des journaux locaux et nationaux,
  • • Aider à gérer les kiosques d’information lors d’événements locaux pour faire avancer les différentes priorités législatives pour la protection des animaux.

Nous recherchons des bénévoles avec les qualités suivantes :

  • Engagement à l’égard de la mission de HSI/Canada
  • Excellentes aptitudes et expérience dans un rôle de leadership
  • Fort attachement à leur communauté
  • Très bonnes compétences relationnelles et la capacité de communiquer avec diverses personnes efficacement et sans jugement
  • Solides connaissances en informatique, recherches en ligne et compétences rédactionnelles, maîtrise de Microsoft Office, Word et Excel, et une connaissance générale des réseaux sociaux
  • Aptitude à prendre des initiatives et à s’adapter rapidement aux changements
  • Capacité à travailler en équipe et de manière autonome
  • Résidant dans les provinces du Québec, de l’Ontario ou de la Colombie-Britannique.

Les dirigeant(e)s communautaires s’engagent en moyenne à une à trois heures de travail par semaine pour un an minimum. Cet engagement varie selon les semaines. Une participation continue est souhaitée. Après avoir étudié votre candidature, un membre du personnel vous invitera à un entretien virtuel en ligne. Si nous déterminons mutuellement que l’opportunité vous convient, vous obtiendrez le poste de bénévole.

Veuillez lire la description complète pour ce poste.

Veuillez noter que le lien mène vers le système de programme de bénévolat de notre organisation partenaire, The HSUS, qui a bien voulu le partager avec nous [en anglais seulement].

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Infographiste

Nous recherchons des bénévoles talentueux en infographie et/ou en publication assistée par ordinateur afin de nous aider à concevoir des visuels créatifs pour nos campagnes de façon ponctuelle.

Les bénévoles apporteront leur aide pour :

  • Créer des supports promotionnels pour des événements, comme des affiches, des bannières à dérouler et des tracts,
  • Concevoir la mise en page des rapports, brochures, tracts, etc.,
  • Réaliser l’infographie pour des campagnes spécifiques.

Nous recherchons des bénévoles avec les qualités suivantes :

  • Expérience dans l’utilisation d’outils de conception comme la Suite Adobe Creative, notamment InDesign
  • Compétences évidentes en conception graphique et/ou en publication assistée par ordinateur
  • Aptitude à suivre des instructions, à travailler selon les directives de la marque de l’organisation et effectuer un travail de haute qualité dans de courts délais
  • Une certaine affinité avec la protection des animaux et les objectifs de HSI/Canada

Nous demandons un engagement de seulement quelques heures par mois (selon nos besoins) sur une période minimum de six mois. Les bénévoles peuvent travailler à distance et être situés n’importe où au Canada. Les candidat(e)s devront soumettre leur CV, une lettre de motivation et un petit portfolio de leur travail.

Veuillez lire la description complète pour ce poste.

Veuillez noter que le lien mène vers le système de programme de bénévolat de notre organisation partenaire, The HSUS, qui a bien voulu le partager avec nous [en anglais seulement].

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Traducteur/rice

Nous recherchons des bénévoles avec de l’expérience en traduction de l’anglais vers le français pour traduire nos principaux documents pour les campagnes de protection des animaux de façon ponctuelle.

Les bénévoles apporteront leur aide pour :

  • Traduire les lettres pour le Parlement et d’autres documents de lobbying, de l’anglais vers le français,
  • Traduire les communiqués de presse, les publications de réseaux sociaux et d’autres documents de communication externe,
  • Révision de texte (en français seulement).

Nous recherchons des bénévoles avec les qualités suivantes :

  • Capacité à traduire le français ou l’anglais comme langue maternelle
  • Aptitude à traduire de l’anglais vers le français à un niveau professionnel
  • Capacité à réaliser des traductions de très bonne qualité et à respecter des délais serrés
  • Capacité à bien travailler de façon indépendante
  • Une certaine affinité avec la protection des animaux et les objectifs de HSI/Canada.

Nous demandons un engagement de seulement quelques heures par mois (selon nos besoins) sur une période minimum de six mois. Les bénévoles peuvent travailler à distance et être situés n’importe où au Canada. Les candidat(e)s devront soumettre leur CV et une lettre de motivation. La candidature sera acceptée à condition de réussir un test.

Veuillez lire la description complète pour ce poste.

Veuillez noter que le lien mène vers le système de programme de bénévolat de notre organisation partenaire, The HSUS, qui a bien voulu le partager avec nous [en anglais seulement].

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Chargé(e) de liaison avec les médias

Nous recherchons des bénévoles avec de l’expérience en communication pour nous aider à sensibiliser les médias et à rédiger les principaux documents pour nos diverses campagnes.

Les bénévoles apporteront leur aide pour :

  • Rédiger des articles, des articles d’opinion et des présentations pour les médias locaux sur les problématiques du bien-être des animaux,
  • Contacter (par téléphone ou courriel) les médias, leur demander/les encourager à publier des histoires sur le bien-être des animaux,
  • Développer des relations avec les journalistes qui traitent nos problématiques,
  • Déterminer si les histoires ont été publiées en regardant en ligne ou en contactant le média/journaliste par téléphone/courriel, puis rassembler les résultats dans un rapport mensuel,
  • Se connecter et collaborer avec les personnes influentes des réseaux sociaux pour partager notre contenu.

Nous recherchons des bénévoles avec les qualités suivantes :

  • Intérêt pour le bien-être et la protection des animaux
  • Maîtrise de Microsoft Office
  • Souci du détail
  • Excellentes compétences de communication en anglais; le français courant est un atout
  • Expérience – formation en journalisme, marketing ou communication.

Nous demandons un engagement de seulement quelques heures par mois (selon nos besoins) sur une période minimum de trois mois. Les bénévoles peuvent travailler à distance et être situés n’importe où au Canada. Les candidat(e)s devront soumettre leur CV et une lettre de motivation. La candidature sera acceptée à condition de réussir un test.

Veuillez lire la description complète pour ce poste.

Veuillez noter que le lien mène vers le système de programme de bénévolat de notre organisation partenaire, The HSUS, qui a bien voulu le partager avec nous [en anglais seulement].

Remplir votre candidature dès maintenant

Vétérinaire

Nous recherchons un(e) vétérinaire qui souhaite aider bénévolement les animaux dans un refuge temporaire ou lors de nos interventions de sauvetage animalier.

Les bénévoles apporteront leur aide pour :

  • Apporter un soutien technique pendant les examens vétérinaires initiaux ou ultérieurs, notamment pour immobiliser les animaux et archiver des données,
  • Administrer des vaccins et d’autres traitements prescrits,
  • Analyser les fonctions vitales des animaux des refuges et recommander au responsable d’éventuels examens de suivi, au besoin,
  • Réaliser des opérations de stérilisation sur les chats et les chiens lors des cliniques de stérilisation de masse.

Nous recherchons des bénévoles avec les qualités suivantes :

  • Capacités à répondre aux exigences mentionnées dans le document Compétences nécessaires, avec ou sans accommodements raisonnables
  • Excellentes compétences organisationnelles et un grand sens du détail
  • Licence pour pratiquer la profession de vétérinaire conformément aux normes provinciales.

Nous demandons un engagement d’un an et une participation à au moins une intervention par an. Les bénévoles travailleront généralement de longues journées, environ 10 heures par jour pendant les interventions.

Veuillez lire la description complète pour ce poste.

Veuillez noter que le lien mène vers le système de programme de bénévolat de notre organisation partenaire, The HSUS, qui a bien voulu le partager avec nous [en anglais seulement].

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Technicien(ne) en santé animale

Nous recherchons un(e) technicien(ne) en santé animale pour aider les animaux dans un refuge temporaire ou lors de nos interventions de sauvetage animalier.

Les bénévoles apporteront leur aide pour :

  • Apporter un soutien technique pendant les examens vétérinaires initiaux ou ultérieurs, notamment pour immobiliser les animaux et archiver des données,
  • Apporter un soutien aux vétérinaires sur place.

Nous recherchons des bénévoles avec les qualités suivantes :

  • Capacités à répondre aux exigences mentionnées dans le document Compétences nécessaires, avec ou sans accommodements raisonnables
  • Excellentes compétences organisationnelles et un grand sens du détail.

Nous demandons un engagement d’un an et une participation à au moins une intervention par an. Les bénévoles travailleront généralement de longues journées, environ 10 heures par jour pendant les interventions.

Veuillez lire la description complète pour ce poste.

Veuillez noter que le lien mène vers le système de programme de bénévolat de notre organisation partenaire, The HSUS, qui a bien voulu le partager avec nous [en anglais seulement].

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Chargé(e) de liaison (Campagne Non à la Cruauté)

Nous recherchons des bénévoles qui nous aideront à développer notre capacité de promotion de la campagne #NonALaCruaute/Mettre fin aux expérimentations animales dans les écoles primaires et secondaires, les universités et autres organisations et institutions importantes dans tout le Canada.

Les bénévoles apporteront leur aide pour :

  • Rechercher des écoles, des commissions scolaires, des universités et d’autres organisations et associations pertinentes et trouver la personne appropriée à approcher avec la campagne #NonALaCruaute /Mettre fin aux expérimentations animales,
  • Sous les directives du personnel, contacter les institutions pour leur demander de participer à la campagne canadienne # NonALaCruaute ainsi que la campagne générale visant à mettre fin aux expérimentations animales,
  • Sous les directives du personnel, rechercher des articles sur l’expérimentation animale dans les cosmétiques et ses alternatives, les produits cosmétiques non testés sur les animaux; les célébrités qui utilisent les produits cosmétiques non testés sur les animaux et qui se soucient du bien-être des animaux, les institutions qui n’ont pas recours aux tests sur les animaux, etc., et préparer des publications pour les réseaux sociaux,
  • Développer et aider à la création de nouvelles ressources et stratégies pour promouvoir la campagne # NonALaCruaute /Mettre fin aux expérimentations animales au Canada,
  • Contribuer aux réunions et aux présentations pour les représentants du gouvernement et les coordinateurs pour promouvoir la campagne # NonALaCruaute au Canada et/ou d’autres initiatives de la campagne visant à mettre fin aux expérimentations animales.

Nous recherchons des bénévoles avec les qualités suivantes :

  • Excellentes aptitudes en communication orale et écrite, en français et/ou en anglais
  • Intérêt pour la protection des animaux
  • Capable de travailler correctement de façon indépendante et de faire preuve de discernement
  • Connaissance des fonctions de base de Microsoft Excel, Word et PowerPoint, de Google docs et des outils de recherche en ligne
  • Certaines formations universitaires sont souhaitées : avoir étudié idéalement dans les secteurs de la communication, de la politique, de l’éducation, de l’environnement/du développement durable, de l’éthique, et/ou du bien-être des animaux.

Nous demandons un engagement d’un minimum de trois mois, 3 heures par semaine.

Veuillez lire la description complète pour ce poste.

Veuillez noter que le lien mène vers le système de programme de bénévolat de notre organisation partenaire, The HSUS, qui a bien voulu le partager avec nous [en anglais seulement].

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Soutien administratif (Campagne Non à la Cruauté)

Nous recherchons des bénévoles pour apporter un soutien administratif au Responsable de campagne pour augmenter ses capacités à atteindre les objectifs.

Les bénévoles apporteront leur aide pour :

  • Apporter un soutien administratif général, notamment l’archivage, la saisie de données, une aide au publipostage, la mise à jour des fichiers Excel, des photocopies, etc.,
  • Aider à organiser et à préparer les ressources de diffusion.

Nous recherchons des bénévoles avec les qualités suivantes :

  • Très bonnes compétences en communication
  • Aptitude à apprendre et à montrer une connaissance des programmes de HSI/Canada
  • Capacité à comprendre les politiques et les positions de HSI/Canada tout en les représentant de manière adéquate lors d’interaction avec le public ou en représentant HSI/Canada dans d’autres circonstances
  • Capacité à apprendre et à montrer une connaissance des principales campagnes et missions de HSI/Canada
  • Expérience dans l’administration un atout.

Nous demandons un engagement pour un minimum de trois mois, 1 à 2 heures par semaine.

Veuillez lire la description complète pour ce poste.

Veuillez noter que le lien mène vers le système de programme de bénévolat de notre organisation partenaire, The HSUS, qui a bien voulu le partager avec nous [en anglais seulement].

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Assistant(e) services aux donateurs et donatrices

Nous recherchons des bénévoles pour apporter au Directeur du développement (service de collecte de fonds) un soutien dans la recherche afin de développer ses capacités pour atteindre les objectifs.

Les bénévoles apporteront leur aide pour :

  • Rechercher comment attirer la Génération Y à contribuer financièrement à la cause,
  • Rechercher comment recruter/développer un programme de legs,
  • Rechercher des stratégies de financement participatif et d’autres opportunités de collecte,
  • • Rechercher des donateurs et donatrices importants et des rapports annuels.

Nous recherchons des bénévoles avec les qualités suivantes :

  • Très bonnes compétences en communication
  • Aptitude à apprendre et à montrer une connaissance des programmes de HSI/Canada
  • Capacité à comprendre les politiques et les positions de HSI/Canada tout en les représentant de manière adéquate lors d’interaction avec le public ou en représentant HSI/Canada dans d’autres circonstances
  • Capacité à apprendre et à montrer une connaissance des principales campagnes et missions de HSI/Canada
  • Une expérience dans le développement et la collecte de fonds est un avantage..

Nous demandons un engagement d’un minimum de trois mois, 1 à 2 heures par semaine.

Veuillez lire la description complète pour ce poste.

Veuillez noter que le lien mène vers le système de programme de bénévolat de notre organisation partenaire, The HSUS, qui a bien voulu le partager avec nous [en anglais seulement].

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Humane Society International

Complétez le formulaire d’inscription.

Les bénévoles en sauvetage animal travaillent avec l’équipe de sauvetage animal de HSI/Canada pour aider à sauver les animaux qui sont victimes de cruauté et de négligence. Que ce soit un cas de collectionneur d’animaux qui a perdu le contrôle ou une usine à chiots, les bénévoles de l’équipe de sauvetage animal aident à prodiguer les soins nécessaires aux chiens et aux chats qui ont été sauvés de ces situations.

Lorsque l’équipe de sauvetage de HSI/Canada répond à une mesure d’exécution de la loi en matière de bien-être animal, les bénévoles sont appelés à aider au soin des animaux de notre refuge d’urgence. Nos bénévoles viennent de tous les horizons, donnent généreusement de leur temps et appliquent leurs compétences et leur expérience pour venir en aide à des animaux dans le besoin. De la manipulation des animaux au nettoyage des cages, le travail des bénévoles de l’équipe de sauvetage animal est le véritable cœur de la mission de HSI/Canada qui consiste à sauver la vie des animaux.

Lorsque l’équipe de sauvetage animal est en déploiement, un délai plus long dans le traitement des candidatures est probable. Merci de votre patience.

Lieu

Le refuge d’urgence est situé au Québec, à une heure de Montréal et d’Ottawa.

Occasions de bénévolat

Refuge d’urgence/soins directs: Donner des soins aux animaux à notre refuge d’urgence, y compris nettoyer les cages et les enclos, nourrir, abreuver, réapprovisionner, laver la vaisselle et le linge, promener les chiens ou socialiser les animaux.

Ce qu’en disent nos bénévoles:

« Ce que j’apprécie le plus du bénévolat chez HSI/Canada, c’est de pouvoir aider à prendre soin des chiens et des chats les plus démunis qui soient, car ces derniers proviennent tous de milieux de vie inadéquats où ils étaient ou bien négligés ou bien maltraités. J’apprécie apprendre de nouvelles choses chaque fois que j’y vais, j’apprécie les horaires très flexibles, j’apprécie le travail d’équipe sans compétition et tous ces gens avec le même souci: aider ces animaux. Depuis l’été, j’ai initié mon conjoint et maintenant nous y allons tous les deux. À notre retour en voiture, nous nous sentons toujours bien d’avoir donné un petit coup de main à tous ces gens et d’avoir donné un peu de bonheur à ces animaux.»—Marie-Claude Barette

Bénéfices du bénévolat

Les bénévoles de l’équipe de sauvetage animal déclarent souvent que le bénévolat au refuge d’urgence a changé leur vie. Ils n’oublient jamais les animaux qu’ils ont aidé à réhabiliter ou les personnes qui font partie de cette importante mission. Les bénévoles acquièrent des compétences importantes, relèvent de nouveaux défis et font partie d’une communauté qui comprend l’importance de protéger les animaux contre les abus.

Devenir bénévole

Les bénévoles de HSI/Canada doivent avoir au moins 18 ans et doivent passer une journée complète au refuge d’urgence pour y obtenir une formation.

Les bénévoles s’engagent au départ pour un an et doivent participer à un déploiement par année.

Les bénévoles doivent répondre aux critères décrits dans le document Capacités essentielles.

Processus

Remplissez une demande en utilisant le lien ci-dessous. Veuillez noter que le système d’inscription est disponible en anglais seulement. Pour un manuel d’instructions en français, veuillez écrire à info@hsicanada.ca.

Dès réception de votre demande dûment remplie, un membre du personnel vous contactera pour discuter des prochaines étapes et pour vous faire remplir des formulaires additionnels, incluant un document de renonciation volontaire et d’exonération de responsabilités, ainsi qu’une entente de confidentialité.

Les candidats sont invités à se rendre au refuge d’urgence pour une journée de formation dans le cadre d’un processus de sélection. Si le déploiement se passe bien et que les deux parties sont satisfaites, le candidat sera admis pleinement dans le programme en tant que bénévole régulier de l’équipe de sauvetage animal.

Les bénévoles formés, vérifiés et approuvés nous informent à propos de leurs préférences et disponibilités. Lors de sauvetage animal, nos bureaux lancent un appel à tous les bénévoles qualifiés, avec tous les détails nécessaires sur la situation, la durée approximative du déploiement et les compétences particulières nécessaires. Les bénévoles intéressés répondent et doivent s’inscrire à l’horaire.

Complétez le formulaire d’inscription.

Humane Society International / Mexico

Aguascalientes, Mexico–More than 70 dogs are now on their way to better lives after their rescue from a case of neglect in Aguascalientes, Mexico, at the end of last month. The animals were living together in poor health and cramped conditions in the house of an elderly person.

The dogs were seized in an operation conducted by the Aguascalientes Environmental Attorney General Office, with support from Humane Society International/Mexico and local organization Amigos Pro-Animal. Rescuers took the animals to a temporary shelter to receive veterinary care, proper food and eventually to be adopted out. Local health authorities will monitor and provide health support to the elderly gentleman.

Felipe Márquez, manager of the HSI/Mexico program against animal cruelty, said: “Unfortunately, this is the kind of story we encounter rather frequently. Well-intentioned people try to help stray animals by picking them up, without considering the real implications of this action. Soon they find themselves in an unmanageable situation. However, thanks to the timely response and team work of APA, HSI and PROESPA, these dogs will have a second chance in life after all.”

Aguascalientes animal welfare legislation requires that animals have access to food and water, are provided with suitable and clean living conditions, receive basic health care and are not subject to abuse or ill treatment.

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Media contact: Magaly Garibay, (+52 55) 5211 8731, ext. 104, mgaribay@idee.agency

Humane Society International / India

Erin Van Voorhies Street dog in Maharashtra, India

Vadodara— Gujarati film actress Deeksha Joshi of “Sharata Lagu” fame launched an initiative by Humane Society International/India called “Abhay Sankalp,” a programme working with residential housing colonies to ensure peaceful coexistence between street dogs and people. Representatives of 52 resident welfare associations and societies from across Vadodara signed up to participate in the campaign.

Abhay Sankalp – Abhay Bano, Abhay Banao, is a campaign to work with neighbourhoods across the city to better understand their issues with street dogs and facilitate a better understanding of rabies, dog behaviour and other aspects of street dogs living in each neighbourhood. After signing up, the residential colonies also pledge to work with HSI/India to humanely manage street dogs in their areas and bring about more responsible pet ownership amongst its members.

HSI/India implements mass street dog sterilization and vaccination projects in Dehradun, Mussoorie, Nainital, Vadodara and Malappuram. It is launching this campaign in Dehradun, Jamnagar, Malappuram and Vadodara, as a pilot. The aim is to get 400 societies signed up and actively involved in humanely supporting the management of the dogs in the community within a period of six months.

Help dogs and other animals all over the world

“Abhay Sankalp is the next step to peacefully co-existing with street dogs. Currently animal birth control projects only focus on the dogs, but no one is engaging the people around the dogs, which can result in conflicts between them. By law a street dog cannot be relocated or killed, therefore it is imperative to help communities understand dog behaviour, rabies and the importance of rabies vaccinations, how to avoid dog bites and very importantly, proper waste management,” says Rahul Sehgal, senior director for HSI Companion Animals & Engagement program.

“Animals never intend to harm us. Let’s try to respect their existence and provide them with the warmth and love they deserve. Let’s try to coexist in the best way possible with our furry friends!” emphasizes Deeksha Joshi.

“Abhay Sankalp is an immensely commendable initiative by HSI/India in Vadodara. I have had a very informative and enlightening exchange of information with the HSI team in the meeting recently organised in Sai Sarjan Society at Sun Pharma – Bhayli Road,” says Mr. Vijay Pathak, a resident of the Sun Crest Society.

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Media contact: Uma Biswas, 91 8758807223, ubiswas@hsi.org

Humane Society International / Global

Overview

Millions of dogs and cats around the world are suffering. Household pets, community animals and unowned animals all face challenges ranging from a lack of basic resources such as adequate shelter, nutritious food and veterinary care to falling victim to inhumane methods of population control, including long-term sheltering and culling. In collaboration with local partners, HSI develops humane and sustainable programs to improve the welfare of dogs and cats globally, particularly in communities facing socio-economic challenges

 

Humane Society International

Overview

Across Asia, millions of dogs and cats are subjected to brutal capture and killing for the meat trade. HSI campaigns year-round in South Korea, Indonesia, China, Viet Nam and India to end this cruelty.

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Dogs in cage at Langowan Market Indonesia
Dog Meat Free Indonesia

The dog and cat meat trade in Indonesia

Every year, millions of dogs and cats are captured and transported across Indonesia for the brutal dog and cat meat trade. Many are stolen family pets or strays snatched from city streets and rural areas. These animals are crammed into cages or sacks so tightly they can’t move, often with their mouths bound shut, barely able to breathe. Enduring excruciatingly long journeys on bikes or overcrowded trucks, they are taken to markets, slaughterhouses, and restaurants. Some die from suffocation, dehydration, or heatstroke before reaching their destination. For those who survive, their fate is even more horrific forced to witness others being killed before their own agonizing death. The terror and suffering they endure is unimaginable.

Donate now to help stop this cruel trade and protect all animals.

Dog Meat Free Indonesia (DMFI) coalition

HSI is a founding member of the Dog Meat Free Indonesia (DMFI) coalition, working alongside international and national organizations to end the dog and cat meat trade in Indonesia. The coalition works to expose the cruelty, raise awareness and push for legal reforms to stop the trade, protect animal welfare and prevent associated public health risks such as the spread of rabies.

A human health risk

DMFI investigations have exposed the severe animal cruelty and the significant threat to human health. The dog meat trade involves the mass movement of dogs of unknown disease status between provinces and islands. The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted this trade as a major contributor to the spread of rabies in Indonesia. By moving rabies-positive dogs into densely populated areas, such as Jakarta, which has worked hard to achieve a rabies-free status, the trade undermines rabies control efforts across the country.

Unsanitary conditions at slaughterhouses and markets add another layer of concern. Traders, slaughterers, vendors and consumers are exposed to rabies and other zoonotic diseases. Evidence shows that rabies-positive dogs are being sold and slaughtered for consumption, particularly in North Sulawesi’s infamous traditional markets, where dogs and cats are sold alongside other animals such as chickens and wildlife.

In addition, when vaccinated dogs are taken from their communities for the dog meat trade, this reduces the overall number of immune dogs, lowering the population’s herd immunity. As a result, rabies can spread more easily among the remaining unvaccinated or partially vaccinated dogs in the community.

While only an estimated 4.5% of Indonesia’s population consumes dog meat, the trade puts the entire country at risk.

Who consumes dog and cat meat?

The vast majority of Indonesians (around 95%) do not eat dog meat. It is most consumed in certain areas, such as Manado and Medan, where it is considered a traditional food, particularly among Batak and Christian populations. Consumption often peaks during festive occasions like Christmas, Thanksgiving, weddings and baptisms.

Dog meat is also eaten in the mistaken belief that it offers health benefits, such as curing asthma or dengue fever, boosting the immune system, or improving male stamina. Contrary to popular belief, dog meat is not consumed because it is a cheap protein source—it is priced similarly to other meats. Cat meat is far less common, with around 1% of Indonesians consuming it. However, thousands of cats are traded every year, especially in North Sulawesi markets.

Growing opposition

Countries and regions across Asia—such as the Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia—have banned the dog and cat meat trade due to the cruelty and health risks involved. In Indonesia, opposition to the trade is growing, especially among younger generations, thanks to rising pet ownership and increasing concern for animal welfare.

Call for a ban

Although Indonesia lacks explicit regulations banning the dog and cat meat trade, several existing laws could be enforced to curtail it. These laws cover consumer safety, public violence, livestock transportation, animal abuse, theft and quarantine. Strict enforcement of these regulations could dramatically reduce or even eliminate the dog and cat meat trade in Indonesia.

Through the Dog Meat Free Indonesia coalition, our campaigns have already achieved 50+ bans in cities, regencies and provinces across Indonesia and we are campaigning for an outright ban on the dog and cat meat trade. Add your voice by taking action now.

Rescued dogs at a temporary shelter in Indonesia
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Progress so far:

      • 2017 – present: The province of Bali, Indonesia’s most popular tourist destination, tackles the dog meat trade; dog meat vendors have been closed down, with the authorities stating that they will take action against those who continue to trade in and sell dog meat.
      • September 2018: The Central Government issued a Directive to all provincial, regency and city authorities calling on them to take action to discourage dog and cat meat consumption and to implement measures to tackle the trades wherever they occur. This followed a statement by the Director of Veterinary Public Health describing the dog and cat meat trades as “torture for animals.”
      • June 2019: The Regency of Karanganyar (Central Java, a key dog meat-eating province), announced a ban on the dog meat trade in its jurisdiction, offering small financial compensation packages to those reliant on the dog meat trade to assist with their transition to alternative livelihoods.
      • December 2019: Following DMFI investigations exposing Central Java’s rampant dog meat trade, including Solo city where more than 13,700 dogs are slaughtered each month, Governor Ganjar Pranowo met with DMFI and publicly called on the Mayor of Solo city to take action to tackle the trade. The Head of Agriculture of Central Java also released a statement reminding those involved in the dog meat trade that dogs are not considered food animals under the law, and that transport of dogs for human consumption is punishable by law.
      • December 2019: In collaboration with DMFI, Yogyakarta (“Jogja”) city erected billboards in two prominent locations, explicitly stating that dogs are “Man’s best friend and not for consumption.”
      • April 2021: The Regency of Sukoharjo banned the dog meat trade.
      • May 2021: The city of Salatiga banned the dog meat trade.
      • May 2021: The first ever interception of dog meat traders in Indonesia took place in Kulon Progo Regency. The traders were transporting 78 dogs. The surviving 63 dogs are now being cared for at a local animal protection group’s shelter, and DMFI has sent vets and vaccinations, deworming treatment and other supplies to assist.
      • November 2021: DMFI members worked in collaboration with law enforcement agencies to successfully rescue dogs being trafficked to a slaughterhouse in Sukoharjo. Over 50 dogs were rescued and taken to DMFI’s purpose-built shelter for care and eventual adoption.
      • December 2021: DMFI documentary about North Sulawesi’s Live Animal Markets, featuring DMFI Ambassador, Peter Egan, wins Best Documentary Short at Cannes World Film Festival.
      • January 2022: Malang becomes the first city in East Java to pass local regulations prohibiting the dog meat trade city-wide, following lobbying by DMFI.
      • January 2022 (announced in February): Central Java’s provincial capital city, Semarang, becomes the first provincial capital and 5th region nationwide to pass regulations explicitly prohibiting the dog meat trade throughout its jurisdiction.
      • March 2022: Semarang Regency, Blora Regency, Brebes Regency and Purbalingga regency passed directives prohibiting dog meat in their jurisdictions.
      • April 2022: Magelang city, Jepara (both Central Java) and Blitar city, Mojokerto City and Mojokerto Regency (all East Java) passed directives prohibiting dog meat in their jurisdictions.
      • April 2022: The Animal Husbandry Department of East Java Province submitted documents calling on provincial mayors and regents to end the dog meat trade throughout their jurisdictions, and plans to request the governor to enact a province-wide ban.
      • May 2022: Magelang Regency and Temanggung Regency passed directives prohibiting dog meat in their jurisdictions.
      • June 2022: Medan becomes North Sumatra province’s first city to ban the dog meat trade. This is a huge breakthrough given that ~120 – 200 dogs are slaughtered in Medan city every day, and is considered the biggest dog trafficking hotspot in the country.
      • July 2022: Central Java Provincial Dept. of Animal Husbandry became the second provincial government to issue official recommendations to all regencies/ cities province-wide for them to pass Directives banning the dog meat trade, citing cruelty, the fact that dog meat is not recognized as “food” in Indonesia, and due to the rabies risk.
      • August 2022: Surabaya in East Java province became the 18th jurisdiction to pass a Directive prohibiting the dog meat trade, and the 3rd provincial capital to do so.
      • September 2022: Special Area of the city of (DKI) Jakarta – the most populous metropolitan area in Indonesia, comprising the capital as well as five satellite cities and three complete regencies, including parts of West Java and Banten provinces – issued a Directive banning dog meat trade. DMFI investigations suggest that in Jakarta, an estimated 9,520 dogs per month or around 340 dogs every day are killed for meat so this new Directive could save thousands of dogs each month.
      • October 2022: Kebumen Regency and Pekalongan city, both in Central Java, introduce regulations banning the dog meat trade.
      • July 2023: After negotiations with Humane Society International and Animal Friends Manado Indonesia, a permanent ban on the sale and slaughter or dogs and cats was secured at Tomohon Extreme Market in North Sulawesi province.
      • July 2023: Mayor of Magelang city (Muchamad Nur Aziz) and the head of the department of agriculture met with the DMFI coalition and committed to build on their existing directive to next introduce a “perda” (law), officially banning the trade.
      • July 2023: Yogyakarta city or “Jogja”, capital of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, made a formal commitment to the DMFI coalition to introduce a perda (law) to end the dog meat trade.
      • August 2023: Rembang Regency (Central Java) issued a Directive prohibiting the dog and cat meat trades.
      • September 2023: Jombang Regency (East Java) become the latest to pass a Directive banning the dog and cat meat trades.
      • October 2023: Sumedang Regency, Bandung Regency, Tasikmalaya City, Cirebon City and Banjar City (West Java) issued Directives to ban the dog met trade.
      • November 2023: West Java province, Banten province and Subang Regency, Karawang Regency and Purwakarta Regency in West Java issued a Directive to ban the dog meat trade.
      • December 2023: The province of the Special Region of Yogyakarta issued a provincial Directive against the dog meat trade.
      • February 2024: Surakarta (Solo city) issued a Directive against the dog meat trade.
      • July 2024: Bantul Regency (Special Region of Yogyakarta) passed a Directive against the dog meat trade.

The Dog Meat Free Indonesia coalition believes that strong actions must be extended to the whole of Indonesia in order to shut down the brutally cruel, unsanitary and unsafe dog meat trade. Speak out and donate now to help dogs and other animals in need.

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South Korea is the only known country in the world where dogs are intensively farmed for human consumption. Over 500,000 dogs are confined in thousands of dog meat farms across the country, exposed to the elements in small, barren, filthy cages, with minimal food and water. Many suffer from disease and malnutrition, and all endure severe daily neglect. The methods used to kill these dogs are brutal, with electrocution being the most common. They are slaughtered in full view of other dogs, making their final moments both painful and terrifying.

HSI’s goal has been to secure a ban on the dog meat industry. Our efforts to close dog meat farms have been a key part of a successful strategy to create the political and societal momentum necessary to pass a legislative ban. This culminated in the South Korea National Assembly’s decision in January 2024 to ban the industry. A crucial factor in building political support has been demonstrating that the dog meat industry can be phased out in cooperation with, rather than conflict with, farmers. Since 2015, HSI/Korea has worked with dog meat farmers who are eager to leave the industry, helping them shut down their operations and transition to humane livelihoods with the dogs voluntarily handed over to HSI for adoption.

While some of the dogs we rescue find loving homes in South Korea, many are flown to other countries for adoption due to the low adoption culture in this country, where people generally prefer to buy small pedigree dogs. There is also a misconception among some that “meat dogs” are different from “pet dogs.” We are working to change this perception through public education and sharing adoption stories that clearly show there is no difference between pet dogs and dog meat dogs with the aim of increasing shelter adoption in South Korea.

Rescues

Farm closure 1: January 2015 was HSI’s first farm closure where 23 dogs were rescued, the farm closed and HSI supported the farmer switching to blueberry farming. All 23 dogs were flown to the United States, divided among five Washington D.C. area shelters, and have been adopted into loving homes as family pets. Many of them act as ambassadors for our campaign.

Farm closure 2: took place in March 2015 in Hongseong, this time rescuing 60 dogs—a mixture of breeds including beagles, poodles, Korean Jindos and large Tosas. Once again, the farmer ended dog meat farming for good. Tae Hyung Lee had bred dogs for meat for 20 years; facing criticism from family members for his participation in this cruel trade, he was eager to work with HSI to close his farm and start a new business. All but two of the 60 dogs now live in the United States, in loving, caring environments, with two (a mother and pup poodle) happily adopted in South Korea.

Farm closure three September 2015 was our largest yet, rescuing all 123 dogs from a farm in Chungcheongnam-do. All 123 dogs—a mixture of breeds ranging from the large mastiffs most often considered as “meat dogs” in South Korea, to Jindo mixes, Spaniel mixes and Chihuahuas–were transported to shelters in California, Oregon and Washington State in the United States.

Farm closure four In December 2015, HSI rescued 27 dogs and puppies from a small “starter” dog meat farm in South Korea. The dogs were flown to the United States and divided among five area shelters for care and adoption.

Farm closure five: This was a rescue conducted in two parts, in total rescuing 267 dogs. Part one took place in February 2016, rescuing 50 dogs from a dog meat farm in Wonju; part two took place in April 2016, rescuing the remaining 217 dogs. The dogs from this farm are a mixture of breeds including Husky, Labrador, Golden Retriever, Mastiff and Jindo mixes.

Chicken Farm Dog Rescue: In July 2016, Humane Society International worked with Free Korean Dogs to assist a local activist called Jinoak in South Korea with re-homing dogs who had been rescued from a dog meat farm. Jinoak had discovered the dog meat farm containing 51 dogs, bought them from the farmer, and built a shelter to house the dogs. With assistance from Free Korean Dogs, Jinoak placed some of the dogs for adoption, and HSI stepped in to help re-home the remaining dogs. One of HSI’s Shelter and Rescue Partners in Helena, Montana, in the United States—Lewis and Clark Humane Society—agreed to take the dogs. One dog found an adopter online and was flown directly to Toronto to his new home.

Jeonju Farm Dog Rescue: In September 2016, HSI worked again with Free Korean Dogs to rescue 31 dogs from a dog meat farm after Korean authorities ordered the farm to shut down for operating illegally without a license. HSI assisted with re-homing five of the dogs.

Farm closure six: In January 2017, HSI closed a farm in Wonju and rescued all 219 dogs, flown to the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom for adoption. The farmer, a mother with a teenage daughter, was keen to leave the trade and move to the city to start a better life for herself and her child.

Farm closure seven: In March 2017, HSI closed down a farm in Goyang and rescued all 67 dogs, flown to the United States for adoption. The elderly farmer and his wife were keen to retire due to age, ill health and their increasing unease at breeding dogs for eating—in fact the farmer had stopped selling his dogs for slaughter and stopped eating dog himself.

Farm closure eight: In June 2017, 16 dogs were rescued by HSI from a small backyard breeding operation in Seongnam (total includes two puppies born to one of the mama dogs shortly after we rescued her). The owner bred the dogs to sell to a nearby dog meat market. All the dogs were transported to the United States for adoption.

Farm closure nine: In July 2017, HSI closed a dog farm in Yesan and rescued all 149 dogs from the property, including 14 newborn pups. The dogs were flown to the United States to find homes.

Gongju city farm rescue: In October 2017, HSI/Korea assisted Korean animal partners KAWA in rescuing 23 dogs, mainly Tosas, from a farm in Gongju city.

Farm closure 10: In November/December 2017, HSI closed a dog meat farm in Namyangju rescuing more than 170 dogs, who were flown to the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom to find new homes.

Farm closure 11: In March 2018, HSI closed a small dog meat farm in Gyeonggi-do province, with 105 dogs and puppies transported to Canada.

Farm closure 12: In June 2018, HSI reached an agreement with a farmer in Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do to remove the last 50 dogs from his dog meat farm before he shut it down to expand his more profitable water parsley business. We flew the dogs to Canada to start their new lives.

Farm closure 13: In October 2018, we worked with Farmer Lee in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea to shut down his dog meat farm after 14 years, rescuing 200 dogs and flying them to Shelter and Rescue Partners in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Lee plans to expand his medicinal herb farm instead.

Farm closure 14: In February 2019, HSI closed a dog farm in Hongcheon with nearly 200 dogs, including a combined puppy mill operation.

Gupo dog meat market rescue: In July 2019, HSI/Korea worked with Korean partners KAWA, KARA and Busan Korean Alliance for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and alongside local authorities to rescue 85 dogs from Gupo dog meat market in Busan upon its closure.

Farm closure 15: In September 2019, HSI closed down a dog farm in Gyeonggi-do with more than 90 dogs and puppies.

Farm closure 16: In May 2020, HSI closed down a dog farm in Hongseong-gun, rescuing more than 70 dogs and puppies.

Farm closure 17: In October 2020, HSI shut a dog meat farm in Haemi and saved 170+ dogs from the dog meat trade.

Paju rescue: In October 2020, HSI/Korea assisted local groups with the rescue of 14 Jindo dogs from a small farm which the farmer had agreed to close.

Gimpo rescue: In December 2020, HSI/Korea assisted Korean partners LIFE and regional officials in rescuing more than 100 poodles, Jindos, Yorkshire terriers, Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus, Pomeranians, Spitz, Schnauzers and more caged in deplorable conditions on a junkyard farm where they had been bred and sold for both the pet trade and the dog meat trade.

Yongin rescue: In April 2021, HSI/Korea joined with Korean animal protection groups LIFE, KoreanK9Rescue and Yongin Animal Care Association to save 50 dogs from being euthanized on a dog meat farm in Yongin city after the facility was closed down by the authorities.

Jindo Island farm closure: In August 2021, HSI/Korea assisted our Korean partners LIFE to rescue 65 Jindo dogs and puppies from a farm on Jindo Island. The farm was being investigated and shut down by local authorities for having breached the Animal Protection Act due to dogs being killed in front of each other.

Ansan rescue: In July 2022, HSI/Korea assisted Korean K9 Rescue in removing 21 dogs left behind when Ansan city authorities closed an illegal dog meat farm in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Officials had already removed 38 dogs to their shelter for rehoming, but left 21 behind with a deadline for removal or they would be at risk of being euthanized or sold to a slaughterhouse. The farmer had been breeding dogs for human consumption at the site for six years.

Farm closure 18: In March 2023, HSI/Korea closed down a farm in Asan-si, Chungcheong province and rescued 200 dogs and puppies on the property. The farmer, Mr. Yang, planned to retire and grow vegetables to sell locally.

Raise the bar for dogs, families and communities by fighting harmful breed-specific policies

Humane Society International / Canada

Pitbull terrier
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Across Canada, municipalities and even entire provinces like Ontario ban or restrict dogs because of their breed (or perceived breed).

HSI/Canada opposes such public policies as inhumane and ineffective. There is no evidence that breed-specific laws reduce dog bites or attacks on people, and they divert resources from more effective animal control and public safety initiatives. This is also reflected by the position statement of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association on dangerous dog legislation, which they support, “[p]rovided that it is not discriminatory of a specific breed. This legislation should be directed at fostering the safety and protection of the general public from dogs classified as ‘dangerous’ or ‘vicious.’ The CVMA encourages and supports a community approach to dog bite prevention, including responsible breeding, training, pet selection and pet ownership as well as education on animals in the community.”

Breed-based policies aren’t founded on science or credible data, but on myths and misinformation surrounding different breeds. Their impact on dogs, families and animal shelters, however, is heartbreakingly real.

Learn the truth about breed bans, and help your community become a place where dogs aren’t judged by their looks, but by their behavior.

Bad laws have high costs

Breed bans and restrictions force dogs out of homes and into shelters, taking up kennel space and resources that could be used for animals who are truly homeless. Underfunded animal control agencies bear the burden of enforcing the laws, and are often called on to decide, based on looks alone, whether a dog belongs to a certain breed. Battles erupt between dog owners and local agencies—and often continue to the courts—costing the community resources that could have been spent on effective, breed-neutral dog laws and enforcement.

Science doesn’t support breed bias

Experts have found that no breed is more likely to bite than another. The CVMA, the Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the National Companion Animal Coalition and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention oppose breed-specific legislation, along with leading animal welfare organizations.

Complicating the issue of breed bans and restrictions is the fact that often pet dogs are mixed breeds. Through canine genetic testing, studies have found that even people in animal-related professions can’t accurately identify the breeds in a mixed-breed dog’s genealogy. Tragically, breed-biased laws have caused the deaths of countless dogs whose only crime was to resemble a certain breed.

Breeds don’t magically disappear

In a 2012 article about the long-standing breed ban in Miami-Dade County, Fla., Kathy Labrada, then head of animal services enforcement, admitted that the ban had been a failure. “No, it has not been effective,” she told The Daily Telegraph. “To target a specific breed I don’t think is logical.”

Many animal shelters are flooded with dogs who, because of breed bans, can’t be adopted to the people in their communities. Shelters in neighboring cities and counties often end up taking in the dogs, creating something like a shell game. Katie Barnett, an animal law attorney in Kansas, remembers when animal control officers showed up at her door several years ago and told her that she had two weeks to get rid of her dog, Katrina. Instead, Barnett and Katrina moved just 10 miles away, to another city in the Kansas City metropolitan area that didn’t ban Staffordshire bull terriers. Her experience, Barnett says, underscores the illogic behind a patchwork of local breed bans: “I can live in one city and by simply crossing the street into another, all of the sudden my dog is labeled dangerous.”

BSL is a dying trend

Fortunately, more people and their elected officials are learning why breed bans don’t make sense, and BSL is on the decline. In the United States, 19 states have passed laws prohibiting BSL on the local level, and nearly 100 municipalities have replaced BSL with breed-neutral policies. Repealing BSL has not resulted in more dog bites in these communities. In fact, after Ohio repealed its statewide breed-based law, State Farm Insurance reported a decrease in dog-related claims in the state.

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