Mid-Atlantic Regional Office

The Mid-Atlantic Regional Office is on the frontlines of animal protection issues in four states, including Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

We work throughout the region to support animal welfare legislation, fight animal cruelty in all forms, respond to animals in danger from man-made and natural disasters, and engage like-minded citizens to promote the protection of animals.

Please contact us to learn how you can help animals. 

Fighting Puppy Mills

Fighting mass breeding operations—known as puppy mills—in the Mid-Atlantic Region takes a front row seat with a new law in Pennsylvania and upcoming legislation in the rest of the region to curb the worst abuses in this despicable industry. From conducting investigations to strengthening laws, we won't stop until puppy mills are shut down for good. Learn more» Watch this video» What the laws are where you live»

News

2008: State Victories by the Dozen December 3, 2008 iStock.com California voters made history in 2008 by passing Proposition 2. Thanks to the help of our dedicated advocates and the support of state legislators, 2008 was an historic year for animals in state lawmaking. We ushered in a whole new era of policies for anim... full article Homemade Dog – and People -- Treats to the Rescue November 17, 2008 by Julie Hauserman When a group of fifth graders in Long Island, N.Y., learned about the misery of mass dog-breeding operations—known as puppy mills—their outrage spurred them to take serious action to help the animals. A Horrifying Discovery Teacher Alexandra Benedetto, left, h... full article Third Grader Inspires Syracuse School to Save Seals November 13, 2008 by Kathryn KullbergMartin Welych-Flanagan and the rest of the students at The New School in Syracuse, N.Y., do more than just care about seals; they've taken action to help save them. Students get crafty to help save seals. © Anita Welych Martin, a third grader at the school, has loved harp sea... full article

Press Releases

Reward Offered in Lebanon County, Pa. Deer Poaching Case December 4, 2008 The Humane Society of the United States and The HSUS Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing four deer and leaving the carcasses in fields in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County, Pa. in October ... full article Reward Offered in Lackawanna County, Pa. Poaching Incidents December 4, 2008 The Humane Society of the United States and The HSUS Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing several deer and a bear in Lackawanna County, Pa. The Case: According to a published news story, a wi... full article Penn Hatches a Cage-Free Egg Policy December 3, 2008 University of Pennsylvania has joined a growing national movement toward improving the lives of farm animals by using only cage-free eggs. The new policy drew applause from The Humane Society of the United States. Laurie Cousart, director of dining services at Penn, explained, "In recent years, our faculty, staff ... full article

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