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Dan Paul is The HSUS's Washington state director. Pete Marovich
Meet our Washington State Director
Since coming to The HSUS in 2008 as The HSUS's Washington state director, Dan Paul has helped pass bills cracking down on puppy mills and prohibiting the sale of shark fin soup.
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Where does Washington Stand?
See how Washington compares with other states on public policies about animal cruelty and fighting, pets, wildlife, equines, animals in research, and farm animals. Learn more Our Victories in Washington [PDF]
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Resources for Animals in Washington
Have a question about animal laws or need to locate emergency animal care? Consult our list of useful web links and phone numbers. Learn more Safe Havens for pets in Washington
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Volunteer for the Animals
From helping animals at our care centers, to assisting The HSUS's Animal Rescue Team, to organizing community outreach, there are many ways you can volunteer. Learn More
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Look into the Legislature
Learn what important animal protection bills are pending in the Washington state legislature and take action to help. Learn more
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News
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April 15, 2013
2013 Spring Open House at Duchess
Join us on June 8, 2013 for Duchess Sanctuary's Spring Open House and Five Year Anniversary Celebration. Tour the sprawling sanctuary grounds, meet our horses, and learn about how you can become more involved.
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February 13, 2013
Washington Bill Aims to End Painful and Unnecessary Practice of Dairy Cow Tail-Docking
The Humane Society of the United States is urging Washington legislators to support HB 1787 to help end the painful and unnecessary practice of tail-docking dairy cows in Washington, a top 10 dairy-producing state. Rep. Derek Standord, D-1, introduced the legislation.
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January 29, 2013
Animal Advocates Lobby Washington Lawmakers for Stronger Legislation
Citizens from across Washington participating in the annual Humane Lobby Day assembled at the state capital on Monday to rally in support of animal protection legislation and to meet with lawmakers to urge them to pass animal protection bills.
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January 15, 2013
The HSUS Releases Annual Ranking of State Animal Protection Laws
The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, has released its fourth annual “Humane State Ranking” report, a comprehensive analysis of animal protection laws in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The HSUS graded states on the strength of a wide range of animal protection laws, including public policies dealing with animal cruelty and fighting, pets, wildlife, equines, animals in research, and farm animals.
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November 14, 2012
Finalists Announced in Cool vs. Cruel Fur-Free Design Contest
Nineteen students from The Art Institutes schools have been chosen to represent their school in the eighth annual Cool vs. Cruel fashion design competition sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States and The Art Institutes.
