Center for a Humane Economy

The Center for a Humane Economy is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on changing the conduct of corporations on behalf of animals.

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Our work releasing 1,500 beagles is just beginning...

Your gift directly funds the transport, medical care, and rehabilitation of the 1,500 beagles released from a laboratory breeding facility.

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A historic turning point for New York City's carriage horses. 🐴

After years of controversy, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin have reached an agreement to advance legislation that would end NYC's horse-drawn carriage industry by June 2028.

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A federal judge has dismissed the Justice Department’s challenge to Michigan’s law restricting the sale of eggs from hens confined in extreme cages.

The court found that the DOJ failed to establish standing to bring the case.

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In the United Kingdom, animal rights group Camp Beagle reported on September 30, 2026, that an open rescue, leading to the freeing of three beagles, took place the previous night at MBR Acres, a facility in the UK that breeds beagles for laboratory research.

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A major shift away from animal testing is underway.

HHS has announced 20+ initiatives to expand human-based research, while FDA is removing outdated animal-testing language from its regulations.

Human cells. Organs-on-chips. AI. Better science with less reliance on animals.

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20,000 dogs and cats are still waiting for their day in the sun.

We closed Ridglan Farms and released 2,000 beagles because animal lovers like you cared enough to help.

When Marshall's moment comes — and it will — we intend to be ready, at 10 times the scale. Join us.

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190 dogs. Six felony convictions. And this wasn’t his first dogfighting case.

Former NFL player LeShon Johnson has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for operating a large-scale dogfighting and trafficking enterprise in Oklahoma.

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As California faces ongoing wildfire threats and concerns over invasive species, wildlife advocates are questioning efforts to cull certain animals.

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Animal fighting is a crime. But an all too common one. But with your steadfastness, we can continue our game-changing work to dismantle these organized crime networks.

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Dolly’s compassion for wildlife and companion animals leaves a lasting example. We honor her by continuing the work of protecting animals everywhere.

Helping animals helps us all.

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The Trump Administration Moves to Rescind the Roadless Rule!

Opening 58.5 million acres of roadless national forest to new roads and logging would come at an enormous cost to wildlife, taxpayers, clean water, and some of America’s last intact wild lands.

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Florida’s leading law enforcement organizations are backing a legislative campaign to give law enforcement a stronger set of tools organized dogfighting and cockfighting, other forms of malicious cruelty, and the trafficking of animals used in fights.

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THE LAST BEAGLES HAVE LEFT RIDGLAN FARMS!

This is the moment we have worked toward: After six decades, one of America’s largest suppliers of dogs for laboratory testing is disappearing.

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The biggest stars at the World Cup are proving something powerful:

You don't need kangaroo skin to play the beautiful game at the highest level.

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The movement to end horse slaughter is gaining momentum.

The lawmakers pointed to biosecurity risks posed by New World Screwworm and questioned why American horses should continue to be shipped long distances for slaughter when they are not raised for food in the United States.

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The most important animal welfare provision in the Senate Farm Bill draft may be the one that isn't there.

Senate leaders left out the "Save Our Bacon Act"—a sweeping proposal that would have wiped out state farm animal welfare laws.

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Just days after carriage horse Deniz collapsed and died, an 18-year-old suffered fatal injuries after a horse reportedly became frightened and bolted during a carriage ride in Central Park.

How many more tragedies will it take before city leaders finally end it?

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The facility that for decades bred beagles for laboratory testing is winding down operations, and every remaining dog is expected to be transferred to animal welfare organizations for care, rehabilitation, and adoption.

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Aaron Snyder, host of the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast, has allegedly committed a savage, sickening assault on a coyote.

Cruelty charges must be leveled and incarceration must follow, along with a lifelong loss of hunting privileges.

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The USDA has suspended exports of horses to Mexico following concerns about the spread of "New World screwworm," a devastating flesh-eating parasite that threatens livestock, wildlife, pets, and even people.

Momentum is growing in Congress to end the trade once and for all.

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A major milestone in the effort to wind down animal testing!

This week, another 135 beagles will leave Ridglan Farms, the Wisconsin facility that bred dogs for laboratory research and testing. More than 1,500 dogs have already been transferred.