Our Companion Animal programs and campaigns celebrate and work to foster the unique bond between people and our pets. We confront industrial cruelties, like Puppy Mills, on a national scale. We are the nation's most important advocate for local humane societies, providing shelter standards and evaluations, training programs, direct support, and national conferences.
News & Resources
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March 18, 2010
Research Institutions Respond to HSUS Pressure
Institutions that reportedly obtain dogs and cats from Class B dealers are being asked to sever those ties
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March 18, 2010
Dagnabit, Never Give Up
Meet Dagnabit, the 2010 Spay Day Online Pet Photo Contest Judged Category winner, and Ciao, the winner in the Fundraisers Category.
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March 18, 2010
The HSUS Responds to the Sentencing of NY and NJ Dogfighters
Patrick Kwan, New York state director for The HSUS, issued a statement in response to this week’s sentencing of two men on felony charges related to a Bronx, N.Y., animal fighting operation.
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March 15, 2010
Pet Food Safety
Part of your responsibility as a pet parent is to help protect your pet from potentially harmful products. While it is nearly impossible to ensure that your pet will never come in contact with recalled pet food or treats, you can help to reduce your pet's risk.
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March 15, 2010
Dogs of Valor Winners Announced
The HSUS is pleased to announce that Kenai, a Bernese mountain dog mix from Erie, Colo., is the Valor Dog of the Year. The awards honor dogs who have exhibited an extraordinary sense of courage by heroically helping a person in need.