West Coast Regional Office

Based in Sacramento, the West Coast Regional Office works on the frontlines of animal protection issues in California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

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.

A Lot to Crow About -- Prop 2 Passes!

On Election Day, Californians voted YES! on Prop 2 -- securing the single most important piece of legislation for farm animals in U.S. history. Together, we fought for the humane treatment of animals, and we won. We have changed the lives of so many animals, and we have made history. Read the historic news» Wayne's Blog»

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 27 Animals Seized in Oregon Animal Cruelty Case November 25, 2008 When local law enforcement and other authorities showed up at a property in Sweet Home, Ore., last Thursday to seize and rescue several animals from a cruelty situation, they thought they knew what they were in for. But the horror they found in this idyllically named town was beyond anyone’s imagination. S... 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

Press Releases

California Water Quality Control Board Finds Numerous Environmental Violations at San Diego Egg Factory Farm December 3, 2008 In response to a legal petition filed by The Humane Society of the United States, the San Diego Regional Water Board recently issued a ruling that Armstrong Farms, a major egg factory farm in San Diego County, has repeatedly violated state environmental laws by discharging manure-tainted wastewater into California w... full article Rewards Offered in Washington Poaching Incidents December 3, 2008 The Humane Society of the United States and The HSUS Wildlife Land Trust are offering three $2,500 rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for three separate incidents of poaching near Spokane, Wash. in October and November. The Case: According to a publis... full article Another Portland Cafe Hatches a Cage-Free Egg Policy November 19, 2008 Marco's Café and Espresso Bar has joined a growing Oregon movement toward improving the lives of farm animals by enacting an exclusively cage-free egg policy. The move drew applause from The Humane Society of the United States. In addition to not using eggs from hens confined in battery cages, Marco's has m... full article

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