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May 4, 2012
Legislature Adjourns with Numerous Bills Passed for Hawaii’s Animals
The Humane Society of the United States, on behalf of its more than 50,000 members and supporters across Hawaii, thanks the State Legislature for its support in passing a number of animal protection bills this legislative session, and urges Gov. Abercrombie to sign the bills into law.
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May 4, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Applauds the Minnesota Legislature and Governor Dayton for Protecting Pets
The Humane Society of the United States applauds Gov. Mark Dayton and the Minnesota legislature for ending so-called “pound seizure”—the turning over of dogs and cats to laboratories for experimentation—in the state.
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April 28, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Responds to Maryland Court of Appeals’ Decision Regarding Pit Bull Dogs
The Humane Society of the United States will work with Maryland dog advocates and members of the legislature to develop rational, science-based dangerous dog policies for the state after the Maryland Court of Appeals issued a decision fundamentally changing longstanding liability rules relating to pit bull and mixed pit bull dogs.
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April 25, 2012
Virginia Law Enforcement Officers Receive Training to Combat Animal Fighting
Humane Society University, an affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States, in collaboration with the Danville Area Humane Society, held a course for law enforcement officers in animal cruelty and fighting investigations.
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April 24, 2012
Animal Advocates Gather at Delaware Capitol to Lobby for Animal Protection
Citizens from across Delaware participating in Humane Lobby Day 2012 met with lawmakers at the Capitol to urge them to pass legislation that will significantly impact animals.
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April 23, 2012
HSUS Shelter Experts to Tour South Dakota Animal Shelters
Shelter services experts from The HSUS will be in South Dakota to visit animal shelters and animal rescue groups this week. The tour will include meetings with shelter representatives, a survey of shelter facilities and trainings for shelter staff.
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April 23, 2012
New Hampshire Senator Bob Odell Receives 2011 Humane State Legislator Award
The HSUS pleased to announce that New Hampshire State Senator Bob Odell, R-Lempster, has received a Humane State Legislator award for his work on animal welfare legislation in 2011.
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April 20, 2012
The HSUS Helps Rescue 52 Dogs from Texas Puppy Mill
The HSUS’ Animal Rescue Team was called in by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to assist in the rescue of 52 dogs from a Giddings, Texas, property. The sheriff's office and veterinarians from Austin Animal Services inspected the property and found dogs living in deplorable conditions and suffering from various injuries and illnesses.
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April 20, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Commends Court of Appeals Decision Upholding Federal Animal Fighting Ban
The Humane Society of the United States hails a decision today by the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upholding critically important animal fighting provisions of the federal Animal Welfare Act.
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April 20, 2012
Home Free: Arthur Benjamin and Cathy Kangas Help Reunite Soldiers with Afghan Strays
American Dog Rescue helps reunite soldiers with pets they cared for in Afghanistan
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April 20, 2012
Animal Advocates Lobby Michigan Lawmakers on Animal Protection Legislation
During the 2012 Michigan Humane Lobby Day, more than 75 citizens from across Michigan met with lawmakers at the Capitol and urged them to pass legislation to ban the euthanasia of shelter animals by gas chamber, increase protections for dogs at large scale breeding operations, and to increase protections for consumers who purchase sick animals from pet stores and puppy mills.
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April 19, 2012
Animal Protection Organizations Submit a Rulemaking Petition to Protect Dogs in Puppy Mills
During Humane Lobby Day 2012, citizens from across Colorado met with lawmakers at the Capitol and urged them to support a rulemaking petition for a rule change that would require a solid resting surface for dogs housed in wire-bottom cages in commercial dog breeding facilities licensed by the state.
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April 19, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Missouri House Members for Passing Bill to Repeal Puppy Tax on Shelters and Rescues
The Humane Society of the United States commends lawmakers in the Missouri House of Representatives for passing House Bill 1934, which would repeal a new state tax forced on local animal shelters and rescue groups.
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April 16, 2012
The HSUS and North Carolina Animal Federation to Host Training Workshop for Area Shelter Staff
The Humane Society of the United States and the North Carolina Animal Federation are cohosting an educational workshop at the Cleveland County Animal Shelter on April 17 to address North Carolina’s recent widespread distemper virus outbreak.
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April 10, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Maryland General Assembly for Legislative Advances
The Maryland General Assembly adjourned on Monday after passing three meaningful laws to protect animals and considering several other important measures. Lawmakers approved bills to protect consumers who purchase sick puppies from pet stores, to strengthen the Department of Natural Resources’ ability to crack down on illegal poaching, and to extend the task force established in 2011 to study spay and neuter funding for the state.
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April 6, 2012
Pets Rescued in Tornado-Torn Kentucky Find Placement
The HSUS's Animal Rescue Team is moving dozens of dogs and 4 cats, survivors of Kentucky's tornadoes in March, to shelters elsewhere to find new homes.
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April 3, 2012
Friends of Finn in Action
The members of Friends of Finn are making a difference for animals by raising awareness and funds to stop the puppy mill industry.
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March 30, 2012
Michael Vick Featured in New PSA Promoting Animal Fighting Tip Line
The HSUS's new anti-dogfighting PSAs in which Michael Vick urges youth to protect dogs from cruel fighting were released at a Pets for Life event in a Philadelphia high school.
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March 30, 2012
Michael Vick and The HSUS's work to end dogfighting
Read answers to frequently asked questions about Michael Vick's involvement with The HSUS's work to prevent dogfighting.
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March 30, 2012
Help Bust Animal Fighters with The HSUS's Tip Line
Call The HSUS's animal fighting tip line, 877-TIP-HSUS, if you suspect an animal fight in progress or an animal fighting operation.
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March 29, 2012
Discount Pet Supply Converts to Adoptions-Only Model; Takes The HSUS’ ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
Discount Pet Supply, located in Salem, N.H., has signed The Humane Society of the United States' Puppy Friendly Pet Stores pledge, and has converted to adopting out homeless puppies instead of selling commercially raised dogs.
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March 28, 2012
Animal Welfare Organizations Disappointed Commission Failed to Protect Dogs and Cats
Animal welfare organizations are disappointed with the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for ignoring the recommendations of its own appointed panel of experts and thousands of Texas residents in establishing standards for the care and housing for dogs and cats kept by large scale commercial breeders.
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March 28, 2012
The HSUS Says Key Lawmakers are Absolutely Right in Pressing to Repeal Puppy Tax on Shelters and Rescues
The Humane Society of the United States expresses its thanks to Missouri State Rep. Noel Torpey, R-52, and seven co-sponsors for introducing House Bill 1934, which would repeal a new state tax forced on local animal shelters and rescue groups.
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March 23, 2012
The HSUS Assists in Rescue of 29 Animals from Tennessee Hoarding Situation
The Humane Society of the United States’ Animal Rescue Team was called in by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office to assist in the rescue of 29 animals found living in deplorable condition on a Moss, Tenn. property.
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March 21, 2012
The HSUS Offers Reward in Ohio Dog Shooting
The HSUS is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting death of “Ace,” a three-year-old Coton de Tulear dog who was shot in Clearcreek Township, Ohio.
