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July 5, 2011
Something to Wheek About: Get Happy With Guinea Pigs
With proper care, guinea pigs reveal delightful personalities
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July 5, 2011
She's Got Cavy Spirit: Teresa Murphy Goes to Bat for Guinea Pigs
Learning from her mistakes, Teresa Murphy crusades for better guinea pig care
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July 5, 2011
Something to Wheek About: Cavy Care 101
Learn how to give your guinea pig proper care
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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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March 29, 2011
The HSUS Applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture for Launching New Database on Animal Welfare Enforcement
The HSUS applauds the USDA for launching a new database to increase public access to information regarding research facilities and other entities regulated under the Animal Welfare Act.
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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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December 14, 2010
Congress Can Spare Taxpayers and Animals
President Obama’s bipartisan deficit-reduction commission is making recommendations for reducing the deficit, and here at The Humane Society of the United States and the Humane Society Legislative Fund we are proposing a few cost-cutting measures for lawmakers to consider in getting the country’s budget back on track.
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December 7, 2010
An Overdue Overhaul of Safety Testing
Modeled on the Human Genome Project, the Human Toxicology Project is pushing the envelope on safety testing on human cells or tissues, rather than animals.
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November 30, 2010
Celebrate Shelter Pets Day on Facebook Today
Join us today for shelter pet appreciation day on Facebook! Share photos, memories, and special stories about a wonderful shelter pet you’ve known or loved and help spread the message that there are many great pets in shelters waiting to find good, loving homes like yours.
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November 4, 2010
Symposium Will Help Make Animal Testing Obsolete
The Human Toxicology Project Consortium (of which The HSUS is a part) is coordinating a high-level gathering in Washington, DC this November to discuss ongoing research projects that will help end the country's reliance on animal testing.
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September 13, 2010
The Guinea Pig at the Puppy Mill
The Humane Society of the United States rescues thousands of animals each year from conditions of squalor. One such animal, a guinea pig named Epperson, was saved from an Arkansas puppy mill in October 2009 in a rescue conducted by The HSUS and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department.
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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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July 20, 2010
Replacing the "Guinea Pig": Safer, Humane Chemical Tests
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses replacing chemical testing methods that use animals with alternatives that are more effective, modern and humane.
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April 28, 2010
Article Explores Serious Animal Welfare Problems at Federally Funded Animal Research Facilities
A newly published article in a scientific journal reveals numerous instances of animal pain, suffering and death when research institutions failed to follow minimum legal standards.
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March 31, 2010
Head Over Heels for Guinea Pigs
Shevaun Brannigan has found her calling—and homes by the dozen for the guinea pigs she adores.
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March 2, 2010
A Pathway to End Animal Testing
The Environmental Protection Agency needs to make the reduction of animal testing a top priority.
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February 9, 2010
Ten Ways to Show Your Love
This Valentine's Day, let us count the ways we love friends with fur, feathers, fetlock or fleece...
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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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October 6, 2009
The HSUS Rescues More Than 100 Animals from Arkansas Puppy Mill
About 100 dogs, 5 cats and 2 guinea pigs have been given a new lease on life thanks to the diligent efforts of the Johnson County Sheriff's Department and The Humane Society of the United States, who came together to rescue the animals from horrific conditions at a Lamar, Ark. puppy mill.
