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May 2, 2013
Hawaii Governor Urged to Sign Animal-Protection Bills
The Hawaii State Legislature unanimously passed a number of animal protection bills to strengthen animal cruelty laws, help residents find rental housing that accepts pets, and make other improvements for animals in state policy. These bills now go to Gov. Neil Abercrombie for his approval.
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March 14, 2013
The HSUS and HSI Applaud Conservation Outcomes at CITES, Express Concern about Polar Bear Survival
A delegation from The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International championed more than 40 proposals to protect wildlife from the threats posed by international commercial trade during the 16th meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species in Bangkok.
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March 1, 2013
Humane Society International and The Humane Society of the United States Urge Nations to Protect Wildlife from International Trade
Humane Society International and The Humane Society of the United States will be urging nations to support proposals to increase or establish protection for species threatened by international trade during the 16th meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, which opens Monday in Bangkok.
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March 21, 2012
2011 ACE Documentary Grant Winners
The Humane Society of the United States awards the 2011 ACE Documentary Film Grant to "Cages of Shame," about bears held captive on bile farms in China.
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December 7, 2011
"One Lucky Elephant" on DVD
Purchase the ACE Grant-winning documentary "One Lucky Elephant" on DVD.
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September 22, 2011
"Born To Be Wild 3D" - Wild Animals Up Close and Personal
"Born To Be Wild"—Bringing you elephants and orangutans up close and very personal
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July 5, 2011
"The Elephant in the Living Room" Reveals the Realities of Exotic Pet Trade
An award-winning documentary, "Elephant in the Living Room" reveals what's wrong with keeping wild animals as pets
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August 31, 2010
HSI Announces New Elephant Immunocontraceptive Method
The HSUS and HSI are announcing the results of a 10-year research project that demonstrates that contraception can be used to humanely and effectively control reproduction in African elephants in small to medium private game reserves.
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June 24, 2010
"One Lucky Elephant"--Sounding the Trumpet for Elephants
The HSUS sponsored the LA Film Festival premiere of "One Lucky Elephant."
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June 17, 2010
Babe, Forever In Our Hearts
Babe, a most beloved African elephant, lived at our Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch for 14 years after being discarded from a traveling circus. She died Monday surrounded by those who loved her most.
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March 25, 2010
CITES Meeting Ends With Improved Protection for Many Species
HSI representatives at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora meeting express gratitude at the increased protection for many species that are traded internationally.
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March 16, 2010
Hollywood Office "ACE's" Set of Animal Films
Documentaries focusing on animal welfare issues such as exotic pet ownership have gained widespread recognition this year, thanks in part to The HSUS's Animal Content in Entertainment (ACE) program.
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March 12, 2010
HSI Urges Nations to Protect Wildlife from International Trade
At the meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, HSI urges nations to support proposals to increase or retain protection for species threatened by international commercial trade.
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February 10, 2010
Animal Protection and Wildlife Conservation Organisations Applaud European Parliament Defence of Endangered Animals
The European Parliament sent a strong message that Europeans want more protection for threatened species such as polar bears, sharks and bluefin tuna and that protection must be maintained for threatened species such as elephants and crocodiles.
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June 8, 2009
The HSUS Puts Animal Issues in the Frame at 2009 SilverDocs Festival
The HSUS is again partnering with the SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival to promote animal advocacy through a $25,000 feature documentary grant.
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June 1, 2009
Please Don't Ride the Elephants
A closer look at elephant rides reveals hidden cruelty and serious risks. Please don't ride the elephants!
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February 2, 2009
Ringling Brothers Stands Trial in Federal Court for Elephant Mistreatment
Ringling Brothers will finally stand trial to face charges that the circus mistreats its Asian elephants in violation of the Endangered Species Act.
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July 1, 2008
$10,000 Grant Awarded to "The Honeysting"
"The Honeysting", a short film about elephant poaching is greenlit through HSUS's ACE program.
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June 23, 2008
2008 ACE Feature Documentary Grant Finalists
Check out the documentary finalists for HSUS's Animal Content in Entertainment $25,000 grant, to be presented at the SilverDocs festival
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June 23, 2008
Meet Officer Tim Harrison
A Q&A with Officer Tim Harrison who is featured in the film "The Elephant in the Living Room", winner of the 2008 $25,000 ACE documentary grant
