WE fight for all animals who are suffering.

The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s most effective animal protection organization. With you by our side, we take on the big fights to end suffering for all animals.With your help, we fight the big fights, working to end all forms of animal cruelty and achieve the vision behind our name: A humane society.

260,557
Animals rescued and cared for by the Humane Society of the United States and our affiliates in 2018.

2,700+
PEOPLE WHO SELFLESSLY WORKED FOR OUR CAUSE
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198,000+
SERVICE HOURS DEDICATED TO HELPING ANIMALS
60+
WAYS TO HELP, FROM ADVOCACY TO ANIMAL CARE

Rescue & direct care

We respond to major cruelty and disaster situations, providing hands-on care to horses, companion animals and wildlife.

Education & awareness

We encourage and empower people to create a more humane society for animals by making kinder, more informed choices.

Laws & corporate policy

We work with some of the world’s biggest companies to reform and improve their treatment of animals. Through the courts and the ballot box, we fight to improve legal protections for animals and train law enforcement to help stop animal cruelty.

2,000
ANIMAL WELFARE PROFESSIONALS TRAINED TO BETTER PROTECT ANIMALS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
204
NEW STATE AND LOCAL LAWS PASSED TO PROTECT ANIMALS.
3,000+
CULINARY PROFESSIONALS TRAINED IN PLANT-BASED COOKING.