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February 10, 2012
Hawaii’s Humane Advocates Lobby for Animals at State Capitol
Animal advocates from across the state lobbied at the state Capitol in Honolulu to urge legislators to strengthen laws to prevent puppy mills and protect pets from inhumane traps and snares.
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February 10, 2012
Animal Welfare Groups Urge Missouri Legislature to Repeal Burdensome Tax on Animal Shelters
The Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA®, Best Friends Animal Society and other animal welfare organizations commend State Rep. Jeanne Kirkton, D-Webster Groves, and 39 cosponsors for introducing legislation, H.B. 1654, to repeal a burdensome state tax on nonprofit animal shelters and rescue groups.
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February 9, 2012
Ag-Gag Bills and Whistleblower Suppression
Agribusiness has introduced “ag-gag” bills in numerous states aimed at making whistle-blowing on factory farms essentially impossible.
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February 7, 2012
Humane Leaders Urge Calif. Governor to Spare Abandoned and Lost Pets
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February 6, 2012
The Facts on Horse Slaughter
Separate fact from fiction on the issue of horse slaughter.
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February 3, 2012
Sen. Mary Landrieu: Humane Horsewoman of the Year
Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., is the 2011 Humane Horsewoman of the Year. Every year The HSUS honors an individual who has demonstrated a strong commitment to protecting America’s horses from cruelty.
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January 26, 2012
Virginia Voters Oppose Cruel Practice of “Fox Penning” by More Than 8-to-1 Margin
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January 24, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Criticizes Indiana House Natural Resources Committee for Passing Bill to Allow Captive Hunts
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January 19, 2012
Indiana Senate Votes to Crack Down on Animal Fighting Spectators
The Humane Society of the United States commends the Indiana Senate for passing S.B. 11, sponsored by Sen. James Arnold – District 8.
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December 30, 2011
White House Responds to Petition to Stop Puppy Mills
The Humane Society of the United States, the Humane Society Legislative Fund and the ASPCA® have announced that the White House has responded to a petition submitted by the organizations in November asking President Obama to crack down on puppy mills.
