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Humane World for Animals
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Basic facts
Location:Washington, D.C.
Type:501(c)(3)
Top official:Kitty Block, President and CEO
Founder(s):Fred Myers
Year founded:1954
Website:Official website


Humane World for Animals is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to rescue animals and provide animal healthcare services. It engages in public policy advocacy on issues such as the treatment of animals, agriculture, and hunting and fishing.[1]

Background

According to the organization's website, Humane World for Animals "has been a leader of the animal protection movement, tackling the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering to drive permanent change and create a better world for all animals around the globe."[2]

Humane World for Animals was established as the National Humane Society in 1954 by Fred Myers and a group of former members of the American Humane Association (AHA), a nonprofit organization that aims to support public policies that protect children and animals.[3] The group, which was later renamed the Humane Society of the United States, began advocating to protect animals from what the group considers to be cruel conditions, such as fighting operations, puppy mills, inhumane slaughterhouses, and factory farms.[4]

In 2025, the group changed its name from the Humane Society of the United States to Humane World for Animals.[5] The organization said the change was so "we can reach more people, expand our impact and build a future where all animals are treated with the compassion they deserve."[6]

Leadership

The following individuals hold leadership positions with Humane World for Animals:[7]

  • Kitty Block, President and CEO
  • William Hall, Chief financial officer
  • Erin Frackleton, Chief operating officer
  • Alison Corcoran, Chief development and marketing officer
  • Nicole Paquette, Chief programs and policy officer
  • Sara Amundson. Chief government relations officer

Work and activities

Legislative activities

The Humane World Action Fund, formerly known as the Humane Society Legislative Fund, is the 501(c)(4) affiliate of Humane World for Animals.[8] As a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, the HWAF may engage in political lobbying and political campaign activities. According to the organization's website, the Humane World Action Fund "works to ensure that animals have a voice throughout the halls of Congress and with the thousands of federal and state lawmakers who can help address the suffering and abuse of animals."[8]

Humane World for Animals has supported legislative efforts to mitigate what the group considers to be animal cruelty practices at the state and federal levels. The following list is a selection of federal legislation supported by Humane World for Animals:[3]

  • Humane Slaughter Act of 1958, which enacted certain protections for animals during the slaughter process.
  • Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966, which required the humane treatment of animals used for research, transportation, commercial breeding, and public display.
  • Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act of 2006, which mandated that local, state, and federal agencies take animals into account in their disaster plans.

Humane World for Animals spent $1,070,000 on federal lobbying in 2024, according to records compiled by OpenSecrets.[9]

In addition to national public policy advocacy, Humane World for Animals maintains a network of state directors to promote the organization's policy priorities at the state level.[10] At the local level, Humane World for Animals seeks to offer education and training programs to local animal shelters. The group also endeavors to provide direct care to animals through rescue efforts and a network of shelters, sanctuaries, and veterinary clinics.[11]

Political activity

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Humane World for Animals can engage in limited political activity in an educational or nonpartisan manner. These activities may include the production of voter education guides and participation in public forums, voter registration drives, and get-out-the-vote campaigns.[12]

Humane World Action Fund endorses candidates who support the group's mission. In 2025, the group has endorsed candidates in Arizona, Illinois, New Jersey, and Virginia.[13]

Ballot measure activity

Humane World for Animals has taken positions on state ballot measures that impact animal welfare.

Overview of ballot measure support and opposition

The following table details Humane World for Animals' ballot measure stances available on Ballotpedia:

Ballot measure support and opposition for Humane World for Animals
Ballot measure Year Position Status
Florida Amendment 2, Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment (2024) 2024 Opposed Approveda Approved
Texas Proposition 1, Right to Farming, Ranching, Timber Production, Horticulture, and Wildlife Management Amendment (2023) 2023 Opposed[14] Approveda Approved
Arizona Ban Hunting Wild Cats Initiative (2018) 2018 Supported[15] Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot Did not make ballot
California Proposition 68, Parks, Environment, and Water Bond (June 2018) 2018 Supported[16]  ApprovedaApproved
California Proposition 12, Farm Animal Confinement Initiative (2018) 2018 Supported[17]  ApprovedaApproved
Massachusetts Minimum Size Requirements for Farm Animal Containment, Question 3 (2016) 2016 Supported[18]
Oregon Wildlife Trafficking Prevention, Measure 100 (2016) 2016 Supported[19]
Oklahoma Right to Farm Amendment, State Question 777 (2016) 2016 Opposed[20]  DefeateddDefeated
Washington Animal Trafficking, Initiative 1401 (2015) 2015 Supported[21] Approveda Approved
Missouri Right-to-Farm, Amendment 1 (August 2014) 2014 Opposed[22] Approveda Approved
Michigan Wolf Hunting Referendum, Proposal 1 (2014) 2014 Supported[23] Defeatedd Defeated
Michigan Natural Resources Commission Referendum, Proposal 2 (2014) 2014 Opposed[24] Defeatedd Defeated
Maine Bear Hunting Ban Initiative, Question 1 (2014) 2014 Supported[25] Defeatedd Defeated
Mississippi Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment, HCR 30 (2014) 2014 Opposed[26] Approveda Approved
Idaho Felony Animal Cruelty Initiative (2012) 2012 Supported[27] Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot Did not make ballot
Missouri Prohibit Initiative Revision Amendment (2012) 2012 Supported[28] Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot Did not make ballot
Washington Farm Animal Cruelty Prevention, Initiative 1130 (2011) 2011 Supported[29] Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot Did not make ballot
Missouri Dog Breeding Regulation, Proposition B (2010) 2010 Supported[30] Approveda Approved
Ohio Livestock Care Initiative (2010) 2010 Supported[31] Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot Did not make ballot
Arizona Hunting Amendment, Proposition 109 (2010) 2010 Opposed[32] Defeatedd Defeated
California Proposition 2, Standards for Confining Farm Animals (2008) 2008 Supported[33] Approveda Approved
Colorado Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Initiative (2008) 2008 Supported[34] Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot Did not make ballot
Massachusetts Greyhound Protection Act, Question 3 (2008) 2008 Supported[35] Approveda Approved
Washington Animal Trapping Act, Initiative 713 (2000) 2000 Supported[36] Approveda Approved
California Proposition 4, Prohibition on Trapping Fur-Bearing Mammals Initiative (1998) 1998 Supported[37] Approveda Approved
Ohio Prohibition of Mourning Dove Hunting, Initiative 1(1998) 1998 Supported[38] Defeatedd Defeated

Florida Amendment 2, Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment (2024)

Florida Amendment 2 was on the ballot in Florida as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on November 5, 2024. It was approved. The ballot measure provided a state constitutional right to hunt and fish and declare that hunting and fishing are the preferred means for "responsibly managing and controlling fish and wildlife" and "shall be preserved forever as a public right." Humane World for Animals opposed the amendment.

Texas Proposition 1, Right to Farming, Ranching, Timber Production, Horticulture, and Wildlife Management Amendment (2023)

Texas Proposition 1 was on the ballot in Texas as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on November 7, 2023. The ballot measure was approved.

Proposition 1 added a new section to Article I of the state constitution to establish a right to farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management on owned or leased personal property. The amendment states that the right does not preclude the state legislature from passing laws to regulate farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, or wildlife management practices to protect public health and safety, prevent danger to animals or crop production, or preserve the natural resources of the state. The amendment also states that it does not prevent the state legislature from acquiring property for public use including the development of natural resources.

Humane World for Animals opposed the amendment.

Arizona Ban Hunting Wild Cats Initiative (2018)

Arizona Ban Hunting Wild Cats Initiative was not on the ballot in Arizona as an initiated state statute on November 6, 2018. The measure would have banned the hunting, shooting, trapping, snaring, netting, or capture of bobcats, mountain lions, jaguars, lynxes, and ocelots. Humane World for Animals sponsored the measure until it was withdrawn. In April 2018, Kitty Block, acting president of Humane World for Animals, said the initiative was being withdrawn. She said laws enacted in 2017 governing the initiative process made signature gathering difficult and that national issues demanded the group's attention.[39]

California Proposition 68, Parks, Environment, and Water Bond (June 2018)

California Proposition 68, Parks, Environment, and Water Bond was on the ballot in California as a legislatively referred bond act on June 5, 2018. It was approved. This measure authorized $4 billion in general obligation bonds for state and local parks, environmental protection projects, water infrastructure projects, and flood protection projects. Humane World for Animals endorsed the measure.

California Proposition 12, Farm Animal Confinement Initiative (2018)

California Proposition 12, Farm Animal Confinement Initiative was on the ballot in California as an initiated state statute on November 6, 2018. It was approved. Proposition 12 of 2018, unlike Proposition 2, prohibited the confinement of calves raised for veal, breeding pigs, and egg-laying hens in areas below a specific number of square feet, rather than restrictions based on animal behavior and movement. Humane World for Animals sponsored Prevent Cruelty California. The group contributed $2,169,105.87 in support of the initiative.[40]

Massachusetts Minimum Size Requirements for Farm Animal Containment, Question 3 (2016)

Massachusetts Minimum Size Requirements for Farm Animal Containment, Question 3 was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in Massachusetts as an indirect initiated state statute. It was approved. It prohibited the sale of eggs, veal, or pork of a farm animal confined in spaces that prevent the animal from lying down, standing up, extending its limbs, or turning around. Humane World for Animals contributed $2,470,781.02 in cash and in-kind donations in support of the initiative.[41]

Oregon Wildlife Trafficking Prevention, Measure 100 (2016)

Oregon Wildlife Trafficking Prevention, Measure 100 was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in Oregon as an initiated state statute. It was approved. It prohibited the sale of products and parts of 12 types of animals in Oregon: rhino, cheetah, tiger, sea turtle, lion, elephant, whale, shark, pangolin, jaguar, ray, and leopard. Humane World for Animals contributed $998,861 in support of Measure 100.[42]

Oklahoma Right to Farm Amendment, State Question 777 (2016)

Oklahoma Right to Farm Amendment, State Question 777 was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in Oklahoma as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment. It was defeated. State Question 777 was designed to require the courts to apply the same standards to lawsuits concerning agriculture and livestock as in cases concerning free speech, gun ownership, and religious freedom. Humane World for Animals contributed $627,068.89 in opposition to the question.[43][44]

Washington Animal Trafficking, Initiative 1401 (2015)

Washington Animal Trafficking, Initiative 1401 was on the ballot in Washington on November 3, 2015, as an Initiative to the People, where it was approved. The initiative outlawed selling, offering to sell, purchasing, trading, bartering for or distributing any covered animal species or product, to include elephant, rhinoceros, tiger, lion, leopard, cheetah, pangolin, marine turtle, shark and ray. Humane World for Animals contributed $375,000 in support of I-1401.[45]

Missouri Right-to-Farm, Amendment 1 (August 2014)

Missouri Right-to-Farm, Amendment 1 was on the August 5, 2014, primary election ballot in Missouri as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment, where it was approved. The amendment established the right of Missouri citizens to engage in agricultural production and ranching practices. Humane World for Animals contributed $9,788.11 in opposition to the amendment.[46]

Michigan Wolf Hunting Referendum, Proposal 1 (2014)

Michigan Wolf Hunting Referendum, Proposal 1 was on the November 4, 2014 ballot in Michigan as a veto referendum, where it was defeated. The measure would have upheld Public Act 520, which allowed for establishing wolf hunting seasons and designated the wolf as a game animal. Humane World for Animals contributed $1,373,874 in support of Proposal 1.[47]

Michigan Natural Resources Commission Referendum, Proposal 2 (2014)

Michigan Natural Resources Commission Referendum, Proposal 2 was on the November 4, 2014 ballot in Michigan as a veto referendum, where it was defeated. The measure would have upheld Public Act 21 of 2013, a law that allowed the Natural Resources Commission to directly designate game species and determine hunting seasons. Humane World for Animals contributed $1,015,783 in opposition to Proposal 2.[48]

Maine Bear Hunting Ban Initiative, Question 1 (2014)

Maine Bear Hunting Ban Initiative, Question 1 was on the November 4, 2014 ballot in Maine as an indirect initiated state statute, where it was defeated. The measure, which was officially sponsored by the group Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting, asked voters whether or not certain practices of bear hunting, including use of bait, dogs and traps, should be prohibited. Humane World for Animals donated $1,910,000 in support of Question 1.[49]

Mississippi Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment, HCR 30 (2014)

Mississippi Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment, HCR 30 was on the November 4, 2014 ballot in Mississippi as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment, where it was approved. The measure established a constitutional right to hunt, fish and harvest game species throughout Mississippi. Humane World for Animals opposed the measure.[50]

Idaho Felony Animal Cruelty Initiative (2012)

Idaho Felony Animal Cruelty Initiative did not make the November 2012 ballot in the state of Idaho as an initiated state statute. The measure would have made certain cases of animal cruelty a felony in the state. The Idaho legislature passed a law similar to the initiative in its 2012 legislative session. In response to its passage, Lisa Kauffman, Idaho state director for Humane World for Animals, said, "Idahoans have long wanted stronger penalties in place to deter extreme acts of animal cruelty and the organized staged combat of cockfighting, and this bill is a positive step forward."[51]

Missouri Prohibit Initiative Revision Amendment (2012)

Missouri Prohibit Initiative Revision Amendment] did not appear on the November 2012 ballot in the state of Missouri as an initiated constitutional amendment. The measure would have prohibited the repeal or amendment of a citizen initiative by the Missouri General Assembly. Exceptions include a three-fourths vote in both the House and the Senate, by vote of the people via referendum, or if a statute specifically grants the General Assembly the authority to repeal the measure via majority vote. Humane World for Animals contributed $93,000 to the campaign in support of the amendment.[52]

Washington Farm Animal Cruelty Prevention, Initiative 1130 (2011)

Washington Farm Animal Cruelty Prevention, Initiative 1130 did not appear on the Washington ballot. The measure would have adopted new rules for egg-laying hens in Washington. More specifically, the measure would have required "egg-laying hens have enough room to turn around and extend their wings and that eggs sold in the state are produced incompliance with this humane standard." the initiative was dropped after Humane World for Animals made a national agreement with the egg industry on July 7, 2011.[53] "We're suspending the Washington and Oregon ballot measures and putting our energies into passing a federal law that would help hundreds of millions of birds as opposed to fewer than 10 million birds in Washington and Oregon," said Paul Shapiro, Humane World for Animals spokesperson.[54]

Missouri Dog Breeding Regulation, Proposition B (2010)

Missouri Dog Breeding Regulation, Proposition B was on the November 2, 2010 ballot in Missouri as an initiated state statute, where it was approved. The main organization in support of the initiative was Missourians for the Protection of Dogs. It was a coalition made of the following groups: Humane Society of Missouri, Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and the Humane Society of the United States.[55] Humane World for Animals donated $2,137,249 in support of Proposition B.[56]

Ohio Livestock Care Initiative (2010)

Ohio Livestock Care Initiative did not appear on the November 2, 2010. It would have required that the Livestock Care Standards Board adopt certain minimum standards. On June 30, the state's petition drive deadline, it was announced that Gov. Ted Strickland, Humane World for Animals and Ohio agricultural leaders reached an agreement. Specifically, Humane World for Animals agreed to drop their ballot efforts and the state agreed to a number of livestock issues and regulations. Agreed issues included phasing out gestation crates used by the pork industry over the next 15 years and regulations on dog breeding kennels, cockfighting and exotic animals.[57]

Arizona Hunting Amendment, Proposition 109 (2010)

Arizona Hunting Amendment, Proposition 109 was on the November 2, 2010 ballot in the state of Arizona as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment. It was defeated. The measure dealt with gaming laws in the state. The proposal gives a constitutional protection to the right to hunt in Arizona, and prohibit citizens from using the ballot initiative to make laws regarding hunting and fishing by giving exclusive authority to the legislature to do so. Humane World for Animals stated their opposition to the measure. President and CEO Wayne Pacelle said, "Prop 109 takes away Arizona voters’ rights and is a giveaway to special interests that defend extreme and inhumane practices. If we let the politicians take away our right to vote on wildlife issues, what other issues will be next?”[58]

California Proposition 2, Standards for Confining Farm Animals (2008)

California Proposition 2, Standards for Confining Farm Animals was on the November 4, 2008, ballot in California as an initiated state statute. The measure was approved. Proposition 2 created a new state statute that prohibits the confinement of farm animals in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up, and fully extend their limbs. Humane World for Animals donated $4,070,307 in support of Proposition 2.[59]

Colorado Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Initiative (2008)

Colorado Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Initiative did not make the ballot. Initiative 64 would have prohibited the confinement of farm animals in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up, and fully extend their limbs.

Massachusetts Greyhound Protection Act, Question 3 (2008)

Massachusetts Greyhound Protection Act, Question 3 was on the November 4, 2008 ballot in Massachusetts as one of three initiated state statutes. It was approved. Passage of Question 3 meant that the state's two greyhound racetracks, Raynham-Taunton Greyhound Park and Wonderland Greyhound Park in Revere, had to close by January 1, 2010. Violators would face minimum fines of $20,000 by the State Racing Commission.

Washington Animal Trapping Act, Initiative 713 (2000

Washington Animal Trapping Act, Initiative 713 was on the November 7, 2000 election ballot as an Initiative to the People in Washington, where it was approved. This initiative made it a gross misdemeanor to hunt animals with body-gripping traps or poison.

California Proposition 4, Prohibition on Trapping Fur-Bearing Mammals Initiative (1998)

California Proposition 4, Prohibition on Trapping Fur-Bearing Mammals was on the November 3, 1998 ballot in California as an initiated state statute, where it was approved. Proposition 4 placed new restrictions on the use of traps and poisons to capture and kill specified mammals for various purposes. Humane World for Animals donated $221,652 to the campaign in support of Proposition 4.

Ohio Prohibition of Mourning Dove Hunting, Initiative 1(1998)

Ohio Prohibition of Mourning Dove Hunting, Initiative 1 was on the November 3, 1998 ballot in Ohio as an indirect initiated state statute, where it was defeated. The measure would have forbidden the hunting of mourning doves in Ohio.[60]

Notable endorsements

See also: Ballotpedia: Our approach to covering endorsements

This section displays endorsements this organization made in elections within Ballotpedia's coverage scope.

Notable ballot measure endorsements by Humane Society of the United States
MeasurePositionOutcome
Florida Amendment 2, Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment (2024)  source OpposeApproved

Finances

The following is a breakdown of Humane World for Animals' revenues and expenses for the 2015 to 2022 fiscal years, according to documents submitted to the Internal Revenue Service.

Annual revenue and expenses for Humane World for Animals, 2015–2022
Tax Year Total Revenue Total Expenses
2015[61] $133,322,929 $139,799,262
2016[62] $126,573,499 $131.778.319
2017[63] $142,355,222 $126,131,691
2018[64] $128,828,801 $136,857,433
2019[65] $159,191,532 $138,682,954
2020[66] $124,684,806 $135,642,472
2021[66] $259,519,738 $138,173,863
2022[67] $157,445,864 169,959,267

Recent news

The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for the terms 'Humane Society of the United States'. These results are automatically generated from Google. Ballotpedia does not curate or endorse these articles.

Humane World for Animals - Google News

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Humane World for Animals, "About us," accessed August 27, 2025
  2. ↑ Humane World for Animals, "Our Mission and Impact," accessed August 27, 2025
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Encyclopedia Britannica, "Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)," accessed August 27, 2025
  4. ↑ Humane World for Animals, "Our History," accessed August 27, 2025
  5. ↑ WJLA, "Humane Society of the United States changes its name to Humane World for Animals," February 13, 2025
  6. ↑ Humane World for Animals, "Our New Brand," accessed August 27, 2025
  7. ↑ Humane World for Animals, "Leadership," accessed August 27, 2025
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Humane World Action Fund, "About Us," accessed August 27, 2025
  9. ↑ OpenSecrets, "Humane Society of the US Lobbying Profile," accessed August 27, 2025
  10. ↑ Humane World for Animals, "Contact Your State Director," accessed August 27, 2025
  11. ↑ HumanePro, "Programs," accessed August 27, 2025
  12. ↑ Internal Revenue Service, "The Restriction of Political Campaign Intervention by Section 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organizations," accessed August 27, 2025
  13. ↑ Humane Action, "Endorsements," accessed August 27, 2025
  14. ↑ Capitol.Texas.gov, "88(R) HJR 126 - House Committee Report Version - Witness List," accessed December 21, 2023
  15. ↑ https://www.sportsmensalliance.org/news/hsus-abandons-arizona-wildcat-ban-now/ Sportsmens Alliance, "HSUS Abandons Arizona Wildcat Ban – For Now," April 3, 2018]
  16. ↑ Yes on Proposition 68, "Endorsements," accessed March 28, 2018
  17. ↑ Prevent Cruelty California, "Endorsements," accessed March 28, 2018
  18. ↑ The Boston Globe, "Mass. ballot push would mandate cage-free eggs," August 19, 2015
  19. ↑ Save Endangered Animals Oregon, "About," accessed August 30, 2016
  20. ↑ Tulsa World, "State question opponents challenge intent of 'Right to Farm," March 29, 2016
  21. ↑ Save Animals Facing Extinction, "Endorsements," accessed July 2, 2015
  22. ↑ No on Amendment 1, "Groups Opposed to Amendment 1," accessed July 30, 2014
  23. ↑ Keep Michigan Wolves Protected, "Endorsements," accessed August 30, 2016
  24. ↑ The Detroit News, "Wolf hunting opponents form coalition to push against legislative action blocking vote," July 8, 2014
  25. ↑ Portland Press Herald, "Bear baiting question may be back on Maine ballot," February 4, 2014
  26. ↑ Governing, "'Right to Hunt' Amendments Pit Gun Rights vs. Animal Welfare," September 19, 2014
  27. ↑ The Arbiter, "Idaho 1 of 3 campaign asks voters to raise their paws for animal rights," October 6, 2011
  28. ↑ Riverfront Times, "Humane Society's Wayne Pacelle Fires Back Over Puppy Mill Compromise," June 15, 2011
  29. ↑ Capital Press, "Cage initiative gains signatures," June 16, 2011
  30. ↑ The Capital Hill Blue, "Wayne Pacelle: An Open Letter to the Missouri Farm Bureau," November 10, 2010
  31. ↑ The Columbus Dispatch, "Deal on animal care means no fall ballot issue," June 30, 2010
  32. ↑ The Humane Society of the United States, "Animal Welfare and Environmental Groups Urge Arizonans to Vote No on Prop 109," September 3, 2010
  33. ↑ San Francisco Chronicle, "Prop. 2: Caging of farm animals under debate," September 30, 2008
  34. ↑ Durango Herald, "Bill protecting farm animals goes to Ritter," April 8, 2008
  35. ↑ Humane Society of the United States, "Animal Protection Group Turns in 100,000 Signatures on Greyhound Protection Act Petition," Nov 20, 2007
  36. ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "State of Washington 2000 Voters Pamphlet," accessed August 15, 2013
  37. ↑ Animals Agenda, "Caught Between a Trap and a Lawsuit ," February 1, 2000
  38. ↑ Ohio Issues Report, "State Issues Ballot Information for the November 3, 1998 General Election," accessed July 26, 2013
  39. ↑ Arizona Daily Sun, "Voters denied chance to outlaw trophy hunting," April 4, 2018
  40. ↑ Cal-Access, "Campaign Finance," accessed August 3, 2018
  41. ↑ Massachusetts Office of Campaign & Political Finance, "Ballot Question Reports," accessed November 29, 2016
  42. ↑ Oregon Secretary of State,"Save Endangered Animals Oregon campaign finance activity," accessed February 7, 2017
  43. ↑ The Guardian -- Oklahoma Ethics Commission,"The Oklahoma Stewardship Council, Inc. committee details," accessed February 1, 2017
  44. ↑ The Guardian -- Oklahoma Ethics Commission, "Oklahoma Food Farm & Family, Inc. committee details," accessed February 1, 2017
  45. ↑ Public Disclosure Commission, "Search the Database," accessed October 28, 2015
  46. ↑ Missouri Ethics Commission, "Ballot Measures by Election Search," accessed August 1, 2014
  47. ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "Michigan Committee Statement of Organization," accessed April 2, 2014
  48. ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "Michigan Committee Statement of Organization," accessed April 2, 2014
  49. ↑ Candidate/Committee Information, "Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting," accessed November 2, 2014
  50. ↑ Governing, "'Right to Hunt' Amendments Pit Gun Rights vs. Animal Welfare," September 19, 2014
  51. ↑ ASPCA, "Idaho Felony Animal Cruelty Bill Praised as Step in the Right Direction," March 30, 2012
  52. ↑ KRCG 13, "HSUS sets sights on new Missouri initiative," July 18, 2011
  53. ↑ The Seattle Times, "Backers cancel initiative to give chickens better living," July 7, 2011
  54. ↑ KUOW, "Deal Suspends Chicken Cage Ballot Measures," July 7, 2011 (dead link)
  55. ↑ KFVS12, "Puppy Mill Bill: Proponents speak about the bill," April 29, 2010
  56. ↑ Follow the Money, "Missourians for the Protection of Dogs - Yes! on Prop B," accessed December 13, 2019
  57. ↑ Business First of Columbus, "Livestock issue not going to ballot," June 30, 2010
  58. ↑ The Humane Society, "Animal Welfare and Environmental Groups Urge Arizonans to Vote No on Prop 109," September 3, 2010
  59. ↑ Follow the Money, "Californians for Humane Farms contributions," accessed Deember 13, 2019
  60. ↑ State Library of Ohio, "Proposed constitutional amendments, initiated legislation and laws challenged by referendum, submitted to the electors," accessed July 8, 2015
  61. ↑ Guidestar, "Humane Society of the United States IRS Form 990 2015," accessed August 27, 2025
  62. ↑ Guidestar, "Humane Society of the United States IRS Form 990 2016," accessed August 27, 2025
  63. ↑ Guidestar, "Humane Society of the United States IRS Form 990 2017," accessed August 27, 2025
  64. ↑ [https://pdf.guidestar.org/PDF_Images/2018/530/225/2018-530225390-1130a610-9.pdf Guidestar, "Humane Society of the United States IRS Form 990 2018," accessed August 27, 2025
  65. ↑ Guidestar, "Humane Society of the United States IRS Form 990 2019," accessed August 27, 2025
  66. ↑ 66.0 66.1 Internal Revenue Service, "Humane World 990 2021," accessed August 27, 2025
  67. ↑ Internal Revenue Service, "Humane World 990 2022," accessed August 27, 2025
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