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June 25, 2012
Deborah Robbins Millman Named Director of the Cape Wildlife Center
The Humane Society of the United States has appointed Deborah Robbins Millman as director of the Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable, Mass., one of five animal care centers across the country operated by The HSUS.
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June 5, 2012
True Religion Brand Jeans Reaffirms Fur-Free Policy After Urging from The Humane Society of the United States
The HSUS praised leading denim retailer True Religion Brand Jeans for pledging to become fur-free.
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May 21, 2012
EPA's Reductions in Pesticide Animal Testing Requirements Welcomed
Scientists from Humane Society International, The Humane Society of the United States and other animal welfare groups are pleased that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it will reduce animal testing requirements for pesticides.
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April 24, 2012
Wayne's Blog: Help Us End Animal Testing for Cosmetics Worldwide
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses the launch of the Be Cruelty-Free campaign, the largest-ever worldwide effort to stamp out animal testing for beauty products.
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April 23, 2012
‘Be Cruelty-Free’ Campaign Launches To End Cosmetics Testing on Animals
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International have launched the largest-ever global campaign to end animal testing for cosmetics — Be Cruelty-Free.
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April 4, 2012
From "For Free" to Freedom: A Cottontail Story
Three cottontail rabbits, found in a box on the side of the road in Cape Cod, are back in the forest where they belong.
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April 2, 2012
Baby Chicks and Rabbits are not Easter Gifts, Says The HSUS
The HSUS is asking people to make the humane choice and refrain from acquiring live chicks and rabbits as Easter gifts this holiday season. Instead of live animals as gifts, consider giving children a plush toy or a chocolate rabbit.
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March 12, 2012
Wayne's Blog: New EPA-L’Oréal Partnership Could Help End Animal Testing for Cosmetics
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses a partnership between the Environmental Protection Agency and L'Oreal to evaluate non-animal methods of testing substances in cosmetics.
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December 29, 2011
2011: Beautiful Victories for Animals in Laboratories
What do Botox, the Endangered Species Act, and biomedical research have in common? Find out about The HSUS's work to protect animals in laboratories in 2011.
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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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November 22, 2011
Wayne's Blog: Finding Common Ground—Outdoor Cats and Wildlife
The HSUS works to protect both feral cats and wildlife .We not only support trap-neuter-return (TNR) but also investigate new approaches to keeping cats and wild animals safe.
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November 17, 2011
Wayne's Blog: Happy Anniversary for Bunnies and Other Animals
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, whose Leaping Bunny Program is the gold standard for certifying companies producing cosmetic, personal care, and household products that are not tested on animals.
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November 15, 2011
HSUS Shareholder Resolution Asks Kohl’s for Fur-Free Policy
The HSUS submitted a shareholder resolution asking Kohl’s to develop a policy to prohibit the sale of products that contain animal fur. The proposed policy would protect consumers from misleading fur labels and advertisements and end the company’s affiliation with cruel practices found in the fur industry.
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August 26, 2011
As Irene Approaches, the Cape Widlife Center Battens Down Hatches
As they ready for hurricane Irene, the Cape Wildlife Center staff urge you to plan ahead and to practice personal safety when rescuing wildlife during storms.
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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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August 18, 2011
Rabbits, Rabbits Everywhere
When the weather is warm, baby bunnies in yards, meadows, and golf courses are threatened by lawnmowers, people who think nests have been abandoned and outdoor cats and dogs.
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May 26, 2011
Spay Day 2011: Getting Creative
Read about the creative ways animal lovers around the world celebrated Spay Day 2011 (and tackled pet overpopulation while they were at it).
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May 24, 2011
Fashion Student Lizette Avineri Chooses Compassion
After an HSUS presentation at the Parsons New School for Design, fashion student Lizette Avineri decided to create her own faux-fur fashions. Her work has helped bring awareness to the cruelty behind the fur industry and the amazing alternatives available for designers.
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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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April 18, 2011
Don't Buy Animals for Easter
The HSUS asks people to refrain from acquiring live chicks and rabbits as Easter gifts this holiday season. Young, adorable animals mature quickly into adults and need daily care for the rest of their lives. Instead of live animals as gifts, consider giving children a plush toy or a chocolate rabbit.
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April 14, 2011
Portrait of an Innovator: Bringing Humane Wildlife Control to Vermont
Meet JoAnn Nichols, whose company, Into the Wild, uses humane methods to evict unwanted wild animals.
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March 17, 2011
The HSUS Examines Animal Research Violations at Wake Forest University
In light of government reports showing that Wake Forest University has failed to follow minimal standards of care for animals in laboratories, The HSUS urges the university to adopt a policy to prohibit animals in its care from experiencing severe pain and distress.
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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.
