Southeast Regional Office

The Southeast Regional Office is headquartered in Tallahassee, Fla., and works on the frontlines of animal protection issues in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and South Carolina.

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.

Toughening Up Animal Fighting Laws

Animal fighting is illegal in every state in the country, but the ability to catch and prosecute the bad guys varies. Georgia passed legislation in Georgia that gives law enforcement the tools to help them crackdown on this illegal activity. Next up: South Carolina and Alabama. Take action» What's the law in your state»

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 Law Enforcement Officials Honored at 2008 Humane Law Enforcement Awards November 24, 2008 ©The HSUS The HSUS's Mike Markarian and Wayne Pacelle gave awards to Mike and Sheila Luff, as well as Prentiss County Sheriff Joey Clark, for their work in busting a dogfighting ring. The Humane Society of the United States honored various law enforcement agenc... full article Opus Contest Winner Donates to Tampa Bay Shelter November 7, 2008 ©Berkeley Breathed The Humane Society of Tampa Bay was the lucky recipient of $10,000 thanks to a clever Florida man and a penguin. Stephen Allen of Lutz, Fla., correctly guessed where Opus would end up in his final appearance in a comic strip. The contest winner was able to donate a $10,000 g... full article

Press Releases

The HSUS Applauds Gov. Crist’s Action to Safeguard Florida’s Turtles November 21, 2008 TALLAHASSEE — The Humane Society of the United States applauds Florida Gov. Charlie Crist for urging the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to move toward a complete ban on the harvesting of Florida's wild freshwater turtles. In a Nov. 20 letter, the governor told FWC Chairman Rodney Barre... full article The HSUS Announces Mississippi Animal Fighting Reward Program November 17, 2008 JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson Police Department Chief Malcom McMillin, State Rep. Cecil Brown, D-Jackson, and Deputy Attorney General Onetta Whitley joined The Humane Society of the United States to combat cockfighting and dogfighting in Mississippi. At a press conference held today at the Jackson Police Depar... full article Partnership Rescues 200 Tortoises from Florida Development Sites November 14, 2008 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Humane Society of the United States, Nokuse Plantation, Park Square Homes and Glen Lakes Partnership have joined to rescue about 200 threatened gopher tortoises from two development sites in central Florida. In late October, HSUS staff and others removed 97 tortoises from Park Sq... full article

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