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July 18, 2012
The HSUS Joins Local Officials to Rescue Dogs from Texas Hoarder
The HSUS joined with Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable and Montgomery County Animal Control to remove nearly 300 dogs from deplorable hoarding conditions at a property in Willis, Texas.
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July 13, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward in Bartlesville, Okla., Animal Cruelty 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 cutting the throat of a pit bull in Bartlesville, Okla.
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July 12, 2012
The HSUS and HSLF Applaud House Agriculture Committee for Cracking Down on Animal Fighting
The HSUS and the Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., and other members of the House Agriculture Committee who voted in favor of his amendment to the Farm Bill last night to bar attending or bringing a child to a dogfight or cockfight.
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July 12, 2012
Roy Halladay Featured in Humane Society of the United States PSA Promoting Spay/Neuter
The Humane Society of the United States released a new 30-second video public service announcement featuring all-star pitcher Roy Halladay urging pet owners to spay and neuter their pets.
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July 11, 2012
Maryland Attorney General Confirms that Tracey v. Solesky Decision Regarding Dogs Is Not Yet in Effect
In a turn of events welcomed by The HSUS, the Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued an opinion stating that the controversial Maryland Court of Appeals decision holding that all pit bull and pit bull type dogs are “inherently dangerous” is not yet in effect.
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July 11, 2012
Keep Pets Safe in the Heat
How to keep pets safe if the power goes out.
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July 10, 2012
The HSUS Helps Rescue 74 Dogs from Miss. Puppy Mill
The Humane Society of the United States’ Animal Rescue Team and two area humane organizations helped rescue 74 small-breed dogs from a Wiggins, Miss., property at the request of the Stone County Sheriff’s Office.
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July 9, 2012
AKC Fails to Take a Stand Against Puppy Mills
A new report from The HSUS reveals shocking conditions in AKC-registered dog breeding facilities.
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July 6, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward in Georgetown, S.C., Dog Deaths, Attempted Drowning
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 binding multiple dogs, throwing them in the water and leaving them to die in a Georgetown canal.
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July 6, 2012
Fast-Moving Fire in Idaho Catches Pet Owners Short
A ferocious fire in Idaho left little time for pet owners to prepare before fleeing. The HSUS is helping local shelters and the animals left behind.
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July 5, 2012
Wayne's Blog: Helping Animals Affected by Wildfires and Severe Weather
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses how the organization is helping animals affected by the spate of wildfires in the West and its implications for animal welfare globally.
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July 3, 2012
Safe Fourth of July for Pets
Patriotic pet pics for Independence Day; plus how to keep your pets safe on the fourth.
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July 3, 2012
Hay for Horses Out West, Heat in the Mid-Atlantic
The HSUS's Animal Rescue Team is carrying tons of hay to horses in Montana left without food by wildfires, and is providing financial help to a Maryland shelter during a power outage.
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July 3, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward in Pineville, 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 cutting the tail off of a dog in Pineville, Ky.
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July 2, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Applauds California Assembly Committee’s Passage of Legislation to Prohibit Bear and Bobcat Hounding
The HSUS applauds the California Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee for voting 8 to 4 to pass Senate Bill 1221, sponsored by Senator Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, to enact a moratorium on the inhumane and unsporting practice of bear and bobcat hounding.
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June 29, 2012
Delaware Legislature Praised for Passing Bill to Limit Dog Tethering
The HSUS and Delaware Votes For Animals commended the Delaware legislature for passing S.B. 211, sponsored by Sen. Patricia Blevins, D-Elsmere, to protect dogs.
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June 29, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward in Fort Washington, Md., Dog Burning 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 setting a chihuahua on fire in Fort Washington, Md.
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June 27, 2012
Consejos para mantener a su mascota segura durante las celebraciones del Cuatro de Julio
La organización The Humane Society of the United States recomienda que los dueños de mascotas tomen medidas extras para mantener a sus mascotas seguras mientras se celebra el Cuatro de Julio.
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June 27, 2012
The HSUS Offers Tips for a Safe Fourth of July for Your Pets
The Humane Society of the United States encourages pet owners to take extra precautions to keep their pets safe while celebrating the Fourth of July.
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June 26, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Issues Statement on Senate Bill 1221 Assembly Hearing
The following is a statement from Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS, on the consideration of Senate Bill 1221 to prohibit inhumane bear and bobcat hounding, by the Assembly Water, Wildlife and Parks Committee.
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June 25, 2012
More than 110 California Veterinarians Call for End to Cruel Hounding of Bears and Bobcats
More than 110 California veterinarians have joined the HSVMA in calling for an end to the inhumane practice of hounding bears and bobcats.
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June 21, 2012
The HSUS Encourages Workplaces to Celebrate Pet Sitters International’s Take Your Dog To Work Day®
Friday, June 22 is Pet Sitters International’s Take Your Dog To Work Day® and The Humane Society of the United States encourages workplaces to celebrate by allowing employees to bring their dogs to work and consider adopting a year-round dogs-at-work policy.
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June 20, 2012
HSVMA Commends University of Missouri for Launching Shelter Partnership
The HSVMA applauds the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine for recently revising its surgery curriculum to include a partnership with a local humane society.
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June 20, 2012
The HSUS Applauds West Virginia Law Enforcement for Investigation of Suspected Puppy Mill
The HSUS praises Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office for investigating a suspected puppy mill, or large-scale, inhumane, commercial breeding facility, and rescuing 132 dogs after HSUS investigators supplied information about mistreatment of animals at the residence.
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June 20, 2012
The HSUS Helps Rescue 33 Dogs from Cruel Conditions in Tenn.
The HSUS’ Animal Rescue Team was called in by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department and Cumberland County Animal Control to assist in the rescue of 30 dogs from the home of a Crossville, Tenn., couple, where the animals were being kept in inhumane conditions.
