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March 24, 2011
The HSUS and Arizona Law Enforcement Rescue More Than 250 Animals from Alleged Cruelty
The HSUS assisted the Apache County Sheriff’s Department in the rescue of approximately 200 dogs, 50 cats and several chickens, ducks and pigs who were found living in deplorable conditions in Witch Wells, Arizona.
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March 21, 2011
California State Sen. Loni Hancock Receives 2010 Humane State Legislator Award
The HSUS is pleased to announce that California state Sen. Loni Hancock, D-Oakland, has been selected as California’s Humane State Legislator for 2010.
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March 21, 2011
Christianity Today Honored at Genesis Awards' 25th Anniversary
The HSUS proudly announces that Christianity Today is the winner of the first Genesis Outstanding Written Word Award dedicated to journalistic excellence on animal protection issues in faith-based publications. The award was given during the 25th Anniversary Genesis Awards weekend celebration.
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March 7, 2011
Citizen Advocates Converge on Oregon's Capitol, Urge Lawmakers to Protect Animals
Citizens from across Oregon are assembling at the state capitol in Salem to rally in support of animal protection legislation and to meet with their lawmakers as part of The HSUS' Oregon Humane Lobby Day 2011.
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March 3, 2011
Faces of Climate Change: Cause and Effect
What you can do to fight global warming and help wildlife
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March 3, 2011
A Conversation with Wayne: HSUS President Discusses His New Book, "The Bond"
Wayne Pacelle discusses our kinship with animals in his new book, "The Bond."
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March 2, 2011
St. Luke’s Hospital Joins National Cage-Free Egg Movement
St. Luke’s Hospital has improved animal welfare and food safety by switching to cage-free eggs.
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March 1, 2011
New Poll Shows Nebraska Voters Want All Sides Participating in Animal Welfare Debate
A survey shows that Nebraska voters think that the relationship between Gov. Dave Heineman and The HSUS shouldn’t be antagonistic and that all sides should be allowed to particpate in the animal welfare debate.
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February 19, 2011
Tyler, Texas Cockfighting Raid Highlights Need for Stronger Penalties
The HSUS supplied key information that led to the Friday night raid of a suspected cockfighting operation in Tyler, Texas. Experts from The HSUS also provided evidence identification and documentation on the scene.
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February 17, 2011
Animal Advocates ask Washington State Lawmakers to Protect Animals at Humane Lobby Day 2011 in Olympia
Washington animal advocates met with state lawmakers in Olympia for Humane Lobby Day 2011 today, and urged support of bills to protect sharks and dogs, and oppose legislation that would harm egg-laying hens.
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February 17, 2011
The HSUS Praises Utica, N.Y. Mayor for Support on Closing Loopholes in State Animal Fighting Law
The HSUS commends Utica, N.Y., Mayor David Roefaro for his support of Assembly Bill A.4407 and its Senate companion S.3237 which would close loopholes in the state’s animal fighting laws – some of the weakest in the nation.
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February 16, 2011
The Humane Society of the United States Calls on California to Strengthen Animal Fighting Laws
The HSUS praises the introduction in the California State Legislature of Senate Bills 425 and 426 by Sen. Ron Calderon aimed at cracking down on illegal animal fighting.
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February 15, 2011
Texas Cockfighting Investigation Proves Need for Stronger Laws
An undercover HSUS investigation turned up rampant cockfighting in Texas, demonstrating the need for tougher legislation in that state.
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February 15, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Indiana Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Animal advocates from across Indiana rallied at the state capitol in Indianapolis to urge their legislators to enact stronger animal protection laws as part of The HSUS' Humane Lobby Day 2011. Citizen advocates urged legislators to strengthen laws to crack down on animal fighting and prohibit coyote and fox penning, and to oppose captive trophy hunts.
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February 8, 2011
SAGE Dining Services Hatches New Cage-Free Egg Policy
The HSUS praised SAGE Dining Services for switching to cage-free eggs.
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February 7, 2011
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Cockfighting Convictions
The HSUS hails the decision by the federal Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit rejecting an appeal brought by three defendants convicted of participating in interstate cockfighting ring in South Carolina.
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February 4, 2011
Humane Society of the United States Statement on Connecticut Egg Factory Farm Collapse
The HSUS responded to reports of the collapse of the structure at a large Connecticut egg factory farm due to heavy snow.
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February 2, 2011
Whataburger Joins National Cage-Free Egg Movement
The Humane Society of the United States is applauding Whataburger for switching to cage-free eggs.
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January 31, 2011
Brandeis University Student Receives 2010 Humane Society of the United States Student Leadership Award
The Humane Society of the United States is awarding Brandeis University junior Seth Grande with its Student Leadership Award.
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January 31, 2011
Grand Valley State University Student Receives 2010 Humane Society of the United States Student Leadership Award
The Humane Society of the United States is awarding Grand Valley State University senior Lena Spadacene with its Student Leadership Award.
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January 31, 2011
Humboldt State University Student Receives 2010 Humane Society of the United States Student Leadership Award
The Humane Society of the United States is awarding Humboldt State University junior Mary Sue Savage with its Student Leadership Award.
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January 31, 2011
UCLA Student Receives 2010 Humane Society of the United States Student Leadership Award
The Humane Society of the United States is awarding UCLA Junior Hannah Bishop-Moser with its Student Leadership Award.
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January 25, 2011
The HSUS Praises Massachusetts Legislators for Introducing Bill that Takes Aim at Factory Farming Abuse
The HSUS praises Massachusetts state legislators for introducing a bill that would prevent some of the most cruel and inhumane confinement of farm animals in their state.
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January 21, 2011
Factory Farming Is No Joke for Hal Sparks
Comedian and animal advocate Hal Sparks talks about his passionate, life-long commitment to animal protection.
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January 18, 2011
Bruegger's Expands Animal Welfare Commitment
Bruegger’s Bagels is expanding its commitment to improving animal welfare, announcing that it will use only cage-free eggs in all of its Nebraska locations, effective January 17, 2011.
