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April 9, 2009
The HSUS Praises Pa. Law Enforcement for Alleged Cockfighting Bust
The HSUS applauds the Humane Society of Berks County and the Pa. State Police for seizing birds allegedly used for cockfighting from a Reading, Pa., property.
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April 7, 2009
New Mexico Cockfighting Bust
One big day in N.M. saw seven raids of suspected cockfighters' properties.
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April 6, 2009
The HSUS Applauds Palmetto Family Council for Outreach on Animal Protection Issues
The HSUS commends Palmetto Family Council of South Carolina for its new publication, Dominion and Stewardship: A Biblical View of Animals.
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April 6, 2009
Radlo Foods Is First National Egg Producer to Commit to Phase Out Battery Cages
Radlo Foods is the first national egg producer to commit to ending its confinement of hens in cramped battery cages.
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April 4, 2009
Doña Ana County, NM Sheriff Raids 7 Alleged Cockfighting Operations
The HSUS applauds the Doña Ana County, N.M. Sheriff's Department for raiding seven alleged cockfighting operations in one day.
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April 3, 2009
Aloha Says Goodbye to Cockfighters
Aloha Air Cargo stopped shipping fighting birds between islands.
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April 3, 2009
The HSUS Asks Ala. Ag Commissioner to Crack Down on Cockfighting
The Alabama state director for The HSUS called on Ala. Agriculture Commissioner to crack down on cockfighting.
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April 3, 2009
The HSUS Urges Gov. Sebelius to Sign Felony Cockfighting Bill
The HSUS praised the Kansas legislature for passing a bill to crack down on the cruel underworld of illegal cockfighting.
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April 2, 2009
Advocates Converge on Texas Capitol, Urge Lawmakers to Protect Animals
Citizens from across Texas are assembling at the state capitol today to rally in support of animal protection legislation and to meet with their lawmakers.
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March 29, 2009
Ellen and Portia Honored at The 23rd Genesis Awards
As joint recipients of the 2009 Wyler Award, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi were honored at The 23rd Genesis Awards on March 28, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. The Wyler Award is given to a celebrity or public figure who has made news on behalf of animals.
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March 25, 2009
Pittsfield City Council First to Ban Cruel Cages for Farm Animals
In a 7-3 vote last night, the Pittsfield, Mass., City Council passed a modest but important ordinance to protect farm animals — that will prevent factory farms from confining animals in cages so small, they can barely move. The common-sense ordinance simply requires that calves raised for veal, egg-laying hens and breeding pigs have enough room to stand up, lie down, turn around, and extend their limbs.
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March 19, 2009
Brock University Chooses to Let Hens Spread Their Wings
Brock University in Ontario has become the 12th post-secondary institution in Canada to adopt a cage-free egg policy.
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March 18, 2009
Louisiana Cockfighting Bust
Louisiana cockfighting bust is the first since the passage of the state law banning it.
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March 3, 2009
A New Generation of Mock Meats Hits Campus Cafeterias
DePauw University dining facilities adopted an outstanding meat-free menu for its students.
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March 2, 2009
Sanctuaries Take Birds from Cockfighting Bust
95 hens and chicks seized from a cockfighting operation in late January 2009 find refuge at three animal sanctuaries.
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February 25, 2009
Arizona Animal Advocates Rally at Capitol Urging Lawmakers to Protect Animals
More than 100 Arizonans will meet with their lawmakers tomorrow at the state capitol to urge them to pass legislation to protect animals.
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February 24, 2009
Two More Popular San Francisco Restaurants Say "No" to Battery Eggs
Two more San Francisco restaurants have pledged to stop using eggs from battery-caged hens.
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February 20, 2009
Kansas Legislators Consider Bill to Crack Down on Cockfighting
The HSUS is calling on Kansas' House of Representatives to pass a bill that will crack down on illegal cockfighting.
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February 12, 2009
Citizen Advocates Converge on Oregon Capitol, Urge Lawmakers to Protect Animals
Citizens from across Oregon will assemble at the state capitol Thursday to rally in support of animal protection legislation.
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February 12, 2009
DePauw's Menu: More Vegetarian Options, Eggs from Caged Hens Out
DePauw University cafeterias are offering students something new. After working with The Humane Society of the United States, the university is featuring a popular meat alternative on its menu and recently ended its use of eggs from caged hens.
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February 10, 2009
Rally at Kansas Capitol Urging Lawmakers to Make Cockfighting a Felony
Kansans will assemble at the state capitol today to urge passage of legislation that would make cockfighting a felony.
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February 4, 2009
Animal Advocates Rally at SC Capitol Urging Lawmakers to Act Against Cockfighting
More than 100 South Carolinians gathered at the state Capitol today to urge their lawmakers to pass legislation to make cockfighting a felony.
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January 27, 2009
Mississippi Cockfighting Bust
The HSUS teamed up with the DeSoto County Sheriff's dept. to dismantle an alleged massive cockfighitng operation in Olive Branch, Miss., just as the legislature prepares to consider a felony cockfighting bill.
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January 21, 2009
Bruegger's Bakery-Café Expands Cage-Free Egg Commitment
Bruegger's Bakery-Café has instituted a new policy for its Washington-area bakeries — a move that's drawing praise from The Humane Society of the United States as a good step in improving animal welfare. Effective Jan. 1, Bruegger's is using only cage-free eggs at all five of its bakeries in the District of Columbia and Virginia.
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January 12, 2009
HSI/Canada Congratulates Port Colborne for Going Cage-Free
Port Colborne, Ontario passed an important resolution to help farm animals by mandating that all city facilities stop using eggs from battery cage hens.
