The Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF)—now operating as the Humane World Action Fund (HWAF)—is the political and lobbying machine of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), which itself rebranded in 2025 as Humane World for Animals (HWA). Despite its compassionate-sounding name, the organization’s primary goal is to influence policy and elections, not to care for shelter animals.

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), recently rebranded as Humane World for Animals (HWA), is not what its name suggests. Despite using the phrase “Humane Society” in its branding, HSUS is not affiliated with local shelters, does not run animal shelters, and provides little direct aid to animals. Instead, it has long been exposed as an animal rights extremist organization that prioritizes politics, lobbying, and fundraising over actual animal welfare.