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Photo of people cooking in Western Universities kitchen

Burgers, crab cakes and French onion soup were among the 60 recipes transformed into vegan dishes at a two-day culinary training hosted by Western this week. Turns out, they don’t need meat, fish or dairy to be delicious, at least according ...

Dogs being rescued from a South Korean Dog Meat Farm

On March 7th, 2023, Humane Society International’s animal rescue team closed its 18th dog meat farm in South Korea. Over 190 dogs were saved and the first batch of 16 dogs just arrived at our care and rehabilitation centre in Québec...

Verde plant-based dining centre

On this World Vegan Day, we are announcing the launch of Verde, a 100% plant-based dining concept at Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Ontario. This collaboration with Sodexo Canada will make it easier for students and staff to access and enjoy ...

Rescue dog from dog meat trade being pet by volunteer

In late September, 45 dogs were transported to our Care and Rehabilitation Centre near Montreal, Québec. They were saved from a horrible fate, found tied up in a truck, destined for the dog meat trade in Indonesia...

Northern community rescue dog with blue dyed ears smiling

Tapatuk is a beautiful dog who we first met during our sterilization clinic in Kangirsuk with Chiots Nordiques. During the clinic, she was examined, sterilized and vaccinated. Something also appeared to be wrong with her leg and she needed further ...

Dog receiving veterinary treatment in Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation

Friends of HSI recently sponsored a portion of an onsite spay and neuter wellness clinic organized by the Canadian Animal Task Force in Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation in Alberta. CATF is a non-profit organization that offers veterinary services in remote ...

Dog at the Kangirsuk spay and neuter clinic

The Chiots Nordiques Kangirsuk Sterilization Clinic was a huge success! 102 dogs were given access to a veterinary examination and 80 of them were sterilized. We were glad to be a part of it. Kangirsuk is an Inuit community located 230km north ...

God being held by volunteer after being saves from DMT slaughter

TORONTO (13th January 2022) – As the government in South Korea considers a ban on the dog meat industry, more than 100 lucky dogs who were rescued from the country’s dog meat farms last year will arrive in Canada to continue their journey to find ...

Dog in a cage in Korea

SEOUL (April 26, 2021) – Korean animal protection groups have joined forces with Humane Society International/Korea to save 50 dogs from being euthanized on a dog meat farm in Yongin city after the facility was closed down by the authorities. The dogs ...

A happy dog and cat

The COVID-19 Animal Response Program has delivered over 75,000 kg of pet food to those most in needMONTREAL & TORONTO (Dec. 29, 2020) – As COVID-19 continues to directly impact peoples’ lives, Humane Society International/Canada and Friends of HSI...

Starving dog in a cage

Fifty of the traumatized dogs to receive specialized care at shelter near Montreal MONTREAL, QC (Nov. 2, 2020) – A total of 196 dogs have been rescued by Humane Society International from South Korean dog meat farms and slaughter facilities. Over the ...

A girl and a golden retriever looking at eachother

TORONTO–Humane Society International/Canada (HSI/Canada) and Friends of HSI (FHSI) are partnering with Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) to support residents with companion animals in the GTA’s most underserved communities, which have been particularly ...