Kitty Block

President & CEO of @humaneworldorg. Proud mom. Fighting for animals around the world.

[Kitty Block @humaneworldkb]

India’s draft guidelines for animals in laboratories could open up the use of street dogs and cats in testing and research laboratories, as well as protected wild species.

There’s still time to stop this. Learn more: https://t.co/fOcRTbNDHh

[Kitty Block @humaneworldkb]

People often ask me: "What can I do about animal suffering?"

It's a fair question. Animal suffering is deeply embedded in many of the systems we rely on every day.
But cruelty isn't inevitable. It's a choice.

And history shows us that when enough people take action, the impossible becomes possible. From ending the dog meat industry in South Korea to reducing puppy mill production in the U.S., progress happens when people refuse to accept the status quo.

My latest post on why idealism and pragmatism go hand in hand in creating lasting change for animals: https://t.co/kieaVc4Y7W

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Our Animal Rescue Team just finished saving nearly 1,000 chinchillas from a breeding factory for the pet industry.

Spread the word: Animals are not commodities to be captured, bought and sold.

Read more: https://t.co/Kd8Ofh92oE

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The midterm elections in the U.S. showed one thing loud and clear: That voters are ready to take action around issues that affect their daily lives and the lives of animals.

And while Americans may disagree on many issues, concern for animals is remarkably universal. Most Americans believe animals deserve care, protection and humane treatment.
https://t.co/g9xV6JNyXt

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These dogs are now safe and recovering before they get placed in permanent homes. And we are working toward a more humane world in which rescues like these don’t need to take place because the dog meat trade is eradicated for good.

Learn more: https://t.co/kLdzCg0Cfz

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Pennsylvania is the 18th state to require a pathway to adoption for dogs and cats used in testing and the 13th to ban the sale of animal-tested cosmetics.

The victory adds momentum behind the bipartisan COMPACT Act, which would end federal funding for dog and cat experiments and create adoption pathways.

https://t.co/2EufCBtwoW

#BeagleBill #COMPACTAct #AnimalTesting #AnimalWelfare

[Kitty Block @humaneworldkb]

Denmark, once the world's largest mink fur producer, is ending mink fur farming.

That's what systemic change looks like. As people grow more vocal about ending animal cruelty, policymakers, markets and institutions are responding.

That’s why the future is fur-free.

https://t.co/o3n2YY0pVr

#FurFreeEurope #AnimalWelfare

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In a historic victory for horses, the New York City Council has voted to end horse-drawn carriage operations, paving the way for nearly 200 horses to leave the dangers of the city’s congested streets.

“But animals are not inert icons; they are living, breathing individuals with needs, instincts and intentions all their own,” says @humaneworldkb, president and CEO of @humaneworldorg.

After years of advocating for an end to the carriage industry, Humane World for Animals is among the organizations offering placement options for the horses. The legislation also prohibits their sale for slaughter and now awaits action by the mayor.

Read more: https://t.co/dcEGyHgti9

#newyorkcity #horse #Romanchlaw

[Kitty Block @humaneworldkb]

It’s the end of an inhumane era. Today, the New York City Council voted to end horse-drawn carriage operations.

Horses are highly sensitive animals with powerful flight instincts; they cannot exist happily or safely alongside the traffic, noise and congestion of New York City streets. The passage of Intro 943 marks a historic milestone for animals.

https://t.co/fju2udBTk4

#NewYorkCity #CarriageHorses #AnimalWelfare

[Kitty Block @humaneworldkb]

One of the things that gives me hope is seeing communities come together to solve challenges with compassion.

In India, that approach is creating better outcomes for street dogs and the people who live alongside them.

A powerful story: https://t.co/sms4bDwRHE🐕❤️

[Kitty Block @humaneworldkb]

The end of fur was just the beginning.

The next era of fashion is being built with innovative, animal-free, bio-based materials that are beautiful, sustainable and scalable.

Proud of Humane World for Animals' partnership with the @CFDA and @voguemagazine to help drive this transformation.

https://t.co/IKS6ZanZyx

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Credit: Madison Voelkel/BFA.com.

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Had a blast last night celebrating the 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund's Material Innovation Challenge, highlighting innovative bio-based textiles that help steer the fashion industry toward a cruelty-free future.

@CFDA @voguemagazine @SuzyWelch @humaneworldorg

[Kitty Block @humaneworldkb]

A tragic carriage-horse accident this summer reignited a long-overdue conversation in NYC.

Our new report examines persistent welfare and oversight concerns in the carriage horse industry and why regulations alone aren't solving the problem.

Read more: https://t.co/e6Jd6r49iv

#AnimalWelfare #HorseWelfare #NewYorkCity

[Kitty Block @humaneworldkb]

Fur is on its way out.

Today, international outerwear brand Woolrich Europe announced it is going fur-free.

We joined the Fur Free Alliance to achieve exactly these kinds of fur-free commitments, and we’re proud to see yet another beacon of fashion shift away from fur cruelty.

#FurFree #Fashion

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[Kitty Block @humaneworldkb]

Colorado’s Amendment 83 would enshrine a “right to hunt” in the state constitution that could undermine protections for wild animals for years to come.

Voters in the state can still prevent this. Vote NO on Amendment 83.

https://t.co/EEoMwzK5lv

[Kitty Block @humaneworldkb]

Another win against cage cruelty: A federal judge just dismissed the Trump administration's challenge to Michigan's cage-free egg law.

The court rejected the claim that better egg standards are responsible for higher prices.

The momentum toward more humane treatment of animals is undeniable.

https://t.co/KvhaBixaa7

[Kitty Block @humaneworldkb]

Five years ago, during a severe snowstorm in San Antonio, Texas, a tiger cub was found with a dog harness around her neck. It was clear that there was no natural reason for her to be there.

Elsa is just one of countless victims of the wild animal pet trade, a highly lucrative and operation that robs animals all over the world of their ability to express their natural behaviors and instincts, a life in their natural environment and often their lives.

https://t.co/f129uKzgpq

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Switzerland has made history. Now it's time for other countries to follow suit. #AnimalWelfare #FurFree #AnimalProtection

Learn more: https://t.co/ZqtKYmBvvO

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This brings tears to my eyes. Years ago, people said a ban on dog meat farming in South Korea was impossible. Now we are completing our final large-scale dog meat farm rescue before the ban on dog meat farming takes full effect in early 2027.

As we continue working to end the dog and cat meat trade across Asia, it is knowing that South Korea’s ban is coming into full effect in 2027 and that these dogs are safe and on their way to loving homes that gives us momentum to keep working towards a more compassionate world for all animals.

Learn more: https://t.co/Nc0Vm7om0B

#DogMeat #SouthKorea #AnimalRescue