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October 29, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Responds to Hurricane Sandy Impacts
As the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast are hit by severe storm conditions, staff from The Humane Society of the United States have been helping animals throughout the region.
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October 29, 2012
Ke$ha: First Global Ambassador for Animals
Recording artist Ke$ha is Humane Society International's first global ambassador for animals.
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October 25, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Applauds Gov. Tom Corbett for Signing Ban on Gas Chamber Use at Animal Shelters
The Humane Society of the United States applauds Gov. Tom Corbett for signing HB 2630 into law. The law bans the use of carbon monoxide chambers at animal shelters and allows shelter personnel to procure the drugs necessary to euthanize animals in a humane manner.
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October 25, 2012
Residents in Possible Path of Sandy Urged to Prepare, Include Pets in Disaster Plans
As Hurricane Sandy threatens to take aim for the East Coast, The Humane Society of the United States reminds residents from North Carolina to New England to prepare by taking some simple – but critical – steps to keep their pets safe in severe weather.
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October 24, 2012
Proteja a sus mascotas de los espantos en este Halloween
Mientras adultos y niños celebran la temporada de Halloween, la Humane Society of the United States les recuerda a los dueños de mascotas que esta festividad puede ser más aterradora que divertida para sus perros y gatos.
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October 24, 2012
Wayne's Blog: 55 Actions to Help Animals and The HSUS
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle lists 55 things you can do to positively impact animals.
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October 24, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward in Lincoln County, W.Va., Animal Cruelty Case
The Humane Society of the United States 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 shooting and killing six dogs in a secluded area of Lincoln County, W.Va.
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October 19, 2012
Off Duty: Public Pit Bull Defender
HSUS staff attorney Gina Tomaselli spends her spare time fostering pit bulls and fighting the discrimination faced by this unfairly maligned breed.
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October 18, 2012
Spare Your Pet the Spooks This Halloween
For pets, trick or treating and costumes are more stressful than fun, so follow our tips to keep them safe and happy while you indulge your inner ghoul.
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October 17, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Encourages Enforcement of New Law to Combat Animal Fighting
Animal welfare groups are encouraging the enforcement of a significant animal protection bill that has officially become law in New York State. The bill, S.6774a/ A.9552a, prohibits the possession, use and trafficking of animal fighting paraphernalia with the intention to violate New York’s animal fighting laws.
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October 15, 2012
Kind News Story: Girl Scouts Go for the Bronze
As the service project for their Bronze Award, members of Girl Scout Troop 6811 from Sandy Spring, Md., helped pass a state law to regulate puppy mills.
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October 8, 2012
The HSUS Commends U.S. Supreme Court for Denying Cockfighters’ Petition to Review Constitutionality of Animal Fighting Law
The Humane Society of the United States lauded the U.S. Supreme Court for refusing to hear a challenge by cockfighters to critically important animal fighting provisions of the federal Animal Welfare Act.
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October 5, 2012
Wayne's Blog: The 10 Most Important State Laws Enacted for Animals in 2012
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle lists the 10 most important animal protection bills to pass at the state level so far this year.
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October 4, 2012
Pit Smitten: Frisbee Dog Defies Stereotypes
"Wallace," a new book by Jim Gorant, tells the story of a nearly-doomed shelter dog who blossomed into a Frisbee champ after being given a second chance. In this interview, Andrew "Roo" Yori tells us why he adopted Wallace and how his dog is changing hearts and minds about breed discrimination.
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October 4, 2012
Wyo. Pet Store Owner Helps Homeless Pets
Joe's PET DEPOT in Wyoming offers shelter pet adoptions at its grand re-opening
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October 3, 2012
The Pets for Life Toolkit Will Show You How to Help Animals in Under-Served Communities
The Pets for Life Outreach Toolkit is designed to guide animal care service providers and other social welfare advocates to develop and implement strategies to effectively deliver critical information and resources to areas where affordable and accessible general pet wellness care has not been made readily available.
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October 2, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Pennsylvania House Vote to Ban Gas Chambers at Animal Shelters
The Humane Society of the United States applauds the Pennsylvania House for voting to pass House Bill 2630, which would ban the use of carbon monoxide chambers at animal shelters, and allow shelter personnel to procure the drugs necessary to euthanize animals in a humane manner.
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September 28, 2012
Wayne's Blog: Talk Back - A Good Week for Pigs, Chimpanzees, Bears, and Hounds
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle shares reader comments from a week full of achievements for animals.
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September 28, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Applauds the Pa. Department of Agriculture for Revoking Kennel License
The Humane Society of the United States commends the Pennsylvania Dog Law Enforcement Office for investigating and revoking the license of Golden Acres Kennel, a puppy mill owned by Nancy Zimmerman of Lancaster, Pa.
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September 26, 2012
Program Launched to Give Shelters Supplies to Aid Rehabilitation Efforts for Dogs Rescued from Fighting
In an effort to help dogs saved from dogfighting operations and those helping on their road to recovery, The Humane Society of the United States is launching a national program to provide enrichment items for animal shelters and rescue groups to provide to the dogs.
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September 25, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Assists in Rescue of More Than 130 Animals from North Carolina Hoarder
The Humane Society of the United States and area organizations were called in by Person County Animal Control to assist in the rescue of more than 80 animals from a Rougemont, N.C., property.
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September 21, 2012
Court Says Commercial Dog Breeders’ Records Must Be Disclosed to The Humane Society of the United States
A federal court in Washington, D.C. has ordered that financial and other data submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the federal Animal Welfare Act must be released to The Humane Society of the United States under the Freedom of Information Act.
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September 21, 2012
The HSUS Offers Reward in Rochester, Ky., Dog Abuse Case
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 abusing a dog in Rochester, Ky., by placing a large rubber ring around his neck.
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September 20, 2012
The HSUS Applauds USDA Citations against Dog Dealer, Urges Agency to Permanently Revoke License
The HSUS applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent legal action against R&R Research, a Michigan-based Class B random source dealer of dogs and cats.
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September 19, 2012
Uggie Asks California’s First Dog Sutter Brown to Help Stop Hounding
Uggie, the Jack Russell terrier made famous by his star turn in the Academy Award-winning film “The Artist,” has written to California’s First Dog, Sutter Brown.
