The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s largest animal protection organization, rated the most effective by its peers. Since 1954, The HSUS has been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education and hands-on programs. We rescue and care for tens of thousands of animals each year, but our primary mission is to prevent cruelty before it occurs. We're there for all animals, across America and around the world.
Hit Hard by Sandy
Thousands of donors and volunteers unite after Hurricane Sandy’s devastation to help hundreds of people and their pets.
Opt to Adopt!
Almost 35,000 people have pledged to adopt their next pet, helping end the euthanasia of homeless shelter pets.
Pets for Life
Groundbreaking HSUS outreach program brings vital pet care to more than 10,000 in under-served communities in four major U.S. cities.
Hundreds of Helping Hands
An average of 400 volunteers help feed, clean, and provide enrichment for rescued animals at our emergency shelters.
Off the Chain
Dozens of dogs and more than 450 roosters and hens rescued from suspected animal fighting operations in four states.
A Thousand Cuts
Raid of suspected cockfighters in California leads to confiscation of about 1,200 cockfighting knives, the largest seizure in U.S. history.
Chimps Deserve Better
After years of campaigning by HSUS and supporters, 110 chimps from a notorious laboratory will no longer be used for research.
Sanctuary
At least 10 chimps are slated to be moved to sanctuary after National Institutes of Health declare 110 permanently ineligible for research.
23,000+ emails
sent and a barrage of calls made by YOU to legislators in support of Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act.
A Forceful ‘No’
California lawmakers uphold the ban on foie gras -- produced by force-feeding ducks and geese.
Props for Prop 2
California upholds ban on the most inhumane confinement of egg-laying hens, breeding pigs, and veal calves in tiny cages.
Better Together
Landmark partnership between The HSUS and United Egg Producers leads to federal legislation to improve the lives of egg-laying hens.
Fight Animal Testing
After massive outcry, cosmetics company Urban Decay abandons sales in China, a country that requires animal testing.
In Good Company
Pharmaceutical company Idenix commits to a company policy against the use of chimpanzees in invasive animal tests.
Pretty Promises
Almost 50,000 people have signed the 2012 pledge to help end cosmetics tests on rabbits, mice, and other helpless animals.
Off the Menu
Amazon.com bans the sale of whale, dolphin meat on U.S. and Japanese websites after outcry by tens of thousands of supporters.
Safer Swimming
Boats slowed down in key manatee habitat and swimmers can’t harass them thanks to public outcry and new regulations.
On the List
False killer whales in Hawaii proposed for Endangered Species Act listing and fisheries entangling them will be restricted.
