Humane Society International India

Humane Society International(HSI)/India is the Indian affiliate of the only animal protection organization in the world working to protect all animals including animals in laboratories, farm animals, companion animals, and wildlife. HSI/India s track record of achievements in India include: the twin ban on animal testing for cosmetics and the import of animal tested cosmetics; an end to shark finning; the closure of the country s first pig gestation crate facility; an unprecedented declaration from 24 Indian states on the illegality of battery cage systems; discontinuation of animal sacrifice at Gadhimai festival in Nepal; effective implementation of Animal Birth Control through Dog Population Management Program in Jamshedpur & Haryana; rescue, provide medical aid & rehabilitate disaster affected animals in Orissa cyclone & Chennai floods; build capacity of animal welfare advocates on animal laws across different states of India and securing stringent orders reiterating the ban on animal fighting (cockfighting/ bulbul fighting/buffalo fighting). , With the help of fieldwork, policy change and community education, HSI/India is striving to confront cruelty and celebrate animals.