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November 7, 2012
HSUS Rescuers Wade through Four Feet of Sand to Save 57 Animals Abandoned after Hurricane Sandy
After Hurricane Sandy, one call for help involved 57 animals--birds, cats, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets, turtles--crammed into one small apartment.
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October 30, 2012
It's National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week!
Show your local animal shelter and rescue group some appreciation year-round. Here's how.
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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 3, 2012
Wayne's Blog: Third-Quarter Favorites - Protecting Dogs, Horses, Pigs, and Animals in Labs
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle highlights his most popular blog posts from the last quarter.
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July 30, 2012
Ricky Gervais Raps Cosmetics Companies for Testing on Animals and Abandoning Ethics to Sell Products in China
Actor and comedian Ricky Gervais lashed out against cosmetics companies that put profit before compassion and test on animals to sell their products in China, where the practice often is required by law.
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December 1, 2011
Taxpayers Join The HSUS in Urging University Laboratories to Prohibit Severe Animal Suffering
The HSUS sent letters from 26,688 members of the public to 388 federally-funded colleges and universities, urging the schools to adopt a formal policy that would protect animals in their laboratories from severe pain and distress.
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August 29, 2011
Leading the Way on Alternatives to Using Animals in Experiments
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses developing alternative methods to replace animals in harmful research and testing.
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August 25, 2011
Unilever Scientist Honored for Advancing Alternatives to Animal Testing
The Humane Society of the United States presented its 2011 Russell & Burch Award to Julia Fentem, Ph.D. of Unilever for her contributions to the advancement of alternative methods to the use of animals in testing.
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August 23, 2011
The Future of Biomedical Research
The HSUS leads a global effort to accelerate the replacement of animals in research with more modern techniques. We will harness the momentum of scientific advances and an increasing concern for animal welfare to replace animals in experiments entirely.
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August 22, 2011
Resolution Presented at International Forum Calling on Research Institutions to Develop Animal Testing Alternatives
A resolution calling for research institutions around the world to develop and publicize strategies to replace, reduce and refine their use of animals in experimentation is being presented for endorsement to attendees at a prominent scientific conference.
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July 15, 2011
For Pet Owners: Weekend Throwback
A video from our vaults shows that styles may change, but the basics of being a responsible pet owner are timeless.
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May 19, 2011
Expo 2011: Celebrating 20 Years of Progress
Expo 2011 celebrated 20 years of progress in animal care and marked the retirement of HSUS Vice President for Companion Animals John Snyder.
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January 28, 2011
Scientists, Apply Now for Animal Alternatives Award
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2011 Russell and Burch Award, which will be given to a scientist who has made outstanding contributions to animal alternative methods in the areas of biomedical research, testing or higher education.
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July 28, 2010
Pets at College: An Idea That Might Not Make the Grade
As if starting college isn't hectic enough, there's another decision some consider: whether to have a pet.
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November 30, 2009
Can Pets Catch Swine Flu?
Recent media reports of the 2009 H1N1 influenza (swine flu) virus cases in companion animals have many guardians concerned for the health of their pets.
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November 9, 2009
Frequently Asked Questions About Bob Stevens
FAQ on Bob Stevens
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September 15, 2009
Resurgence of Animal 'Crush' Videos Reinforces Need for Federal Depiction of Animal Cruelty Law
With the Supreme Court set to consider the constitutionality of a federal anti-animal cruelty law on Oct. 6, The HSUS revealed findings showing a resurgence in the horrific animal 'crush' videos that sparked the law's passage a decade ago.
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April 20, 2009
U.S. Supreme Court to Review Animal Cruelty Law
The Supreme Court will review an appellate court decision that struck down the federal Cruelty Depictions Law as unconstitutional in a petition on dogfighting and "crush" videos.
