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December 4, 2012
The HSUS Praises Metro Health Hospital for Participating in Meatless Monday
The Humane Society of the United States praises Wyoming, Mich.-based Metro Health Hospital for becoming the latest hospital to join the international Meatless Monday movement.
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December 4, 2012
Animal Welfare League of Arlington and The HSUS Praised for Work Throughout Arlington County
Chairwoman Mary Hughes Hynes of the Arlington County Board issued a proclamation commending the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, The Humane Society of the United States, and Arlington residents for working together to improve the treatment of animals, including farm animals in the food industry.
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November 28, 2012
HSI and His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama Call for Kindness to Animals, Marking the Launch of New Affiliate Organization in India
Humane Society International announced the official launch of its office in India at an event in Mumbai featuring His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who spoke movingly about compassion for animals and the responsibility that all of us have to act with intentionality in protecting them from human-caused cruelty.
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November 27, 2012
The HSUS Offers Reward in Wayne County, Miss., Calf Shooting Death
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the needless shooting death of a calf.
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November 16, 2012
Owners of Infamous Hallmark Meat Company Pay $300,000 in HSUS Slaughterhouse Cruelty Case
A partial settlement has been reached with two of the nine defendants in a major False Claims Act lawsuit filed by The Humane Society of the United States against the owners and investors responsible for the 2008 downed animal abuse scandal in Chino, Calif.
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November 16, 2012
President of Islamic Society of North America Joins The HSUS’ Faith Advisory Council
The Humane Society of the United States is pleased to announce that Imam Muhammad Hagmagid Ali, president of the Islamic Society of North America, the nation’s largest Muslim organization, has joined The HSUS Faith Advisory Council.
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October 24, 2012
Wayne's Blog: 55 Actions to Help Animals and The HSUS
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle lists 55 things you can do to positively impact animals.
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October 4, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward in Lisbon, Ohio, Animal Cruelty Case
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for burning a calf alive.
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September 20, 2012
The HSUS Applauds USDA Citations Against Animal Testing Facility Santa Cruz Biotechnology
The HSUS applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent filing of a formal complaint against animal research facility Santa Cruz Biotechnology after a series of Animal Welfare Act violations.
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September 19, 2012
Fontana Unified School District Joins Meatless Monday Movement
The HSUS is praising Fontana Unified School District in San Bernardino County, Calif. for becoming the latest school district to join the international Meatless Monday movement.
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September 12, 2012
The HSUS Agriculture Council for Colorado Offers Support for Local Ranchers in the Face of Devastating Drought
In response to disastrous drought conditions and in an effort to build a healthy and sustainable local economy, The HSUS Agriculture Council for Colorado announced a series of seminars to connect humane-minded consumers with local producers who practice good stewardship of their animals and land.
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September 6, 2012
Pleasanton Unified School District Participates in Meatless Monday
The HSUS is praising Pleasanton Unified School District in Alameda County, Calif., for becoming the latest school district to join the international Meatless Monday movement.
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August 24, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward in Choctaw, Okla., Cow Killings
The HSUS is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for serial cow killings in Choctaw, Okla.
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August 24, 2012
Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers Challenge Gov. Heineman’s Claims about Agriculture and HSUS
A group of farmers and ranchers who are members of the Nebraska Agriculture Council of The HSUS today sent a letter to Gov. Dave Heineman challenging his repeated claims about agriculture and The HSUS.
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August 9, 2012
Dairy Industry Trade Group Votes to Oppose Cutting Cows’ Tails Off
The HSUS welcomes the announcement by the National Milk Producers Federation that the industry trade group has voted to officially oppose the inhumane practice of dairy cow tail-docking.
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July 26, 2012
Former FDA Veterinarian Calls for an End to Antibiotic Overuse in Animal Agriculture during Capitol Hill Briefing
Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH, a former deputy director for the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine, led a Capitol Hill briefing Tuesday on the issue of animal welfare and antibiotic use in animal agriculture calling for an end to antibiotic overuse in livestock production.
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July 25, 2012
In Oregon, Two Pampered Pet Cattle Seek and Find New Home
When 88-year-old Betty Decker realized she could no longer care for her beloved pet bovines, she wanted to make sure they would live out their lives in the same peace and comfort they had always known. The HSUS's Scott Beckstead stepped in to help her find them a new home.
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June 22, 2012
Back to the Land: New Certification Program Focuses on Farm Animal Welfare and Consumer Education
A new certification program helps farmers give a better life to animals raised for food.
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June 22, 2012
Back to the Land, Page 2: New Certification Program Focuses on Farm Animal Welfare and Consumer Education
A new certification program helps farmers give a better life to animals raised for food.
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June 22, 2012
Back to the Land, Page 4: Will Harris Lets Nature Lead the Way
A new certification program helps farmers give a better life to animals raised for food.
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June 22, 2012
Back to the Land: The Rise (and Fall) of Extreme Confinement
Americans are demanding an end to the cruelty of CAFOs
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June 21, 2012
Rhode Island Enacts Legislation to Prohibit Extreme Confinement Crates for Pigs and Calves and the Routine Docking of Cows’ Tails
The Humane Society of the United States applauds Rhode Island lawmakers for enacting S.2191/H.7180, legislation that prohibits the extreme confinement of breeding pigs and veal calves in crates so small, they prevent the animals from even turning around for nearly their entire lives, and S.2192, legislation that prohibits the unnecessary and cruel practice of cattle tail docking.
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June 14, 2012
Humane Society International Promotes “Meatless Monday” at United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
As evidence mounts about the need for greater environmental protections, it is clear that one of the most significant causes of global environmental harm is the production of more than 67 billion land animals for food each year. As preparatory meetings for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, or Rio+20, begin this week in Rio de Janeiro, HSI is attending to promote “Meatless Monday.”
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March 28, 2012
Animal Advocates Lobby Illinois Lawmakers on Legislation to Ban Cow Tail Docking, Shark Fins
During Humane Lobby Day 2012, citizens from across Illinois met with lawmakers at the Capitol and urged them to pass legislation that bans tail docking of cattle and stops the cruel trade in shark fins in the state.
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March 27, 2012
The HSUS Offers Reward in Cow Killings
The HSUS is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for slashing the throats of two dairy cows in St. Albans, Vt.
