The Faith Outreach program of The Humane Society of the United States seeks to engage people and institutions of faith with animal protection issues, on the premise that religious values call upon us all to act in a kind and merciful way towards all creatures. Religious Statements on Animals
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A little divine intervention helped one beagle find his way home. Karen Allanach/HSUS
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Explore our library of Religious Statements on Animals. istockphoto
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The Myriad perform in Pittsburgh. The Myriad
A Beagle's Journey
One lost beagle finds his way home, thanks to a little work and some divine intervention. Read the Story Submit a Story to the Francis FilesMore News: HSUS, The Myriad Rock Tour
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November 13, 2009
A Beagle's Journey Home
A lost beagle, a little divine intervention, and the reuniting of a dog with his owner.
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October 16, 2009
The Myriad Rocks for Animal Compassion on All Creatures Tour
The Humane Society of the United States, through its faith outreach program has embarked on a nationwide concert tour with The Myriad to bring the work of The HSUS to audiences through music and video
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October 12, 2009
Animals, Nature and Spirit Connect in New Novel "Strays"
Has an animal influenced your faith? Contributors to The Francis Files share their stories An excerpt from the new book Strays by Jeanne Webster Reprinted with permission. Dupuis North Publishing, 2009. Strays is available October 2009 in book stores and from on-line retailers.
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September 28, 2009
Third Annual Dogs of Valor Awards
Dogs save lives every year. Our annual Dogs of Valor Awards recognize canine heroes.
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August 26, 2009
The Spirituality of Caring for All Creatures
Susan Vogt (www.SusanVogt.net) is a freelance speaker and writer on marriage, parenting, and spirituality. This is a Francis Files essay on factory farming after Vogt read A Religious Case for Compassion for Animals and watched Eating Mercifully.