Northern Rockies Regional Office

The Northern Rockies Regional Office works on the frontlines of animal protection issues in Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming.

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.

Protect Alaska's Wolves 

Thirty years ago, Congress outlawed aerial hunting to kill wolves and other animals. Today, the Alaskan legislature is exploiting a loophole to allow the abuse to continue. Citizens of the Last Frontier have twice voted to end these abuses, and both times, the legislature has disregarded them. Enough is enough. Trophy Hunters vs. Wildlife» Close the loophole»

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 Land Rover and The HSUS: Protecting America's Wild Horses November 10, 2008 Navigating the rugged terrain and steep inclines of the Rocky Mountains is no problem for the sturdy, surefooted wild Mustangs that roam these mountains in small bands and herds. An American icon, these horses—and those who inhabit the plains and mountains of ten western states—are so beloved by th... full article Citizen Activists Give Animals a Voice November 10, 2008 by Julie Hauserman The mistreatment of dogs and other animals is often the impetus for people to become citizen activists.Sometimes it’s the small things that transform ordinary people into citizen activists. For Bob Foyut in Indiana, Niloofar Asgharian in Dallas, and Jean Slepian in New Ham... full article

Press Releases

Alaska Canine Named a “Dogs of Valor” Finalist by The HSUS October 23, 2008 The Humane Society of the United States has named Bear, a 160-pound mastiff-mix from Palmer, Alaska, as a "Dogs of Valor" finalist in the inaugural competition honoring courageous canines. Bear was chosen because he intervened during a machete attack against his owners in December 2007. News reports give the follow... full article Yoke’s Fresh Market Joins ProtectSeals Campaign October 15, 2008 WASHINGTON — The Humane Society of the United States is pleased to welcome Yoke's Fresh Market to its roster of more than 4,500 grocery stores and restaurants that are participating in the ProtectSeals campaign to help end Canada's commercial seal hunt. Other participating companies include WinCo Foo... full article Reward Offered in Idaho Moose Poaching October 10, 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 people responsible for illegally killing a moose north of Fairfield, Idaho in late September. The Case: According to published media reports, o... full article