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October 11, 2012
Jillian Michaels, Emmylou Harris, Georgina Bloomberg Urge Support for Federal Legislation to Protect Horses from Abuse
Jillian Michaels, Emmylou Harris, Georgina Bloomberg and a cast of noted horse-loving celebrities and horse industry professionals have thrown their support behind recently introduced federal legislation, H.R. 6388, the Horse Protection Act Amendments of 2012.
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October 5, 2012
Snapping Photos for a Good Cause: The Horses at Duchess Sanctuary
On September 15, six amateur photographers joined Duchess Sanctuary ranch manager Jennifer Kunz and retired photographer Bill Stormont for the first photography workshop held at the sanctuary.
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October 5, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Praises Museum Restaurant’s Decision to Keep Horsemeat off the Menu
Brian Shapiro, New York state director for The Humane Society of the United States, issued the following statement in response to news that the owners of M. Wells Dinette will not feature horsemeat on the menu at their restaurant in the Museum of Modern Art’s PS1 gallery:
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October 2, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Says Horsemeat Should Not Be on the Menu at MoMA
The Humane Society of the United States is urging the Museum of Modern Art to prevent the M. Wells Dinette, located in MoMA’s PS1 gallery, from serving horsemeat.
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September 25, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Assists in Rescue of More Than 130 Animals from North Carolina Hoarder
The Humane Society of the United States and area organizations were called in by Person County Animal Control to assist in the rescue of more than 80 animals from a Rougemont, N.C., property.
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September 21, 2012
The HSUS Applauds NJ Governor Christie for Signing Bill Banning Horse Slaughter for Human Consumption
The HSUS applauds New Jersey Governor Chris Christie for signing A.2023, a bill that prohibits the slaughter of horses and sale of horse flesh for human consumption, bans the sale of horse meat or products derived from slaughtered horses and bans the transport of horse meat or live horses for the purpose of slaughter.
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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
The Humane Society of the United States Assists in Rescue of 10 Horses from Abuse
The HSUS and Dusty Trails Horse Rescue were called in by the Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Department to assist in the rescue of 10 horses from a Highland Home, Ala., property.
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September 18, 2012
The HSUS Condemns Unnecessary Killing of Mules for American Museum of Agriculture Exhibit
The HSUS condemns the killing and stuffing of two mules for a new exhibit in the American Museum of Agriculture in Lubbock, Texas.
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September 18, 2012
Federal Court Sentences Former Tennessee Walking Horse Trainer Jackie McConnell
Find out the sentence given to Jackie McConnell, the notorious horse trainer at the center of the HSUS's undercover investigation into the shocking abuse of Tennessee walking horses. And learn what The HSUS plans to do next.
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September 13, 2012
Wayne's Blog: The 'Big Lick' Shows Big Changes Are Needed to Stop Horse Soring
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September 13, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Applauds Introduction of Federal Bill to End Rampant Abuse in Tennessee Walking Horse Competitions
The HSUS commends Reps. Ed Whitfield, R-Ky., and Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., with original co-sponsors Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Jim Moran, D-Va., for introducing H.R. 6388, the Horse Protection Act Amendments of 2012.
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September 11, 2012
The HSUS Helps Rescue More Than 200 Dogs, Other Animals from S.C. Puppy Mill
The HSUS and Humane Society of Charlotte were called in by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office to assist in the rescue of approximately 250 animals from a Johnston, S.C., property.
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August 31, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Rescues More Than 20 Horses from Mississippi Flood
The HSUS worked with McComb animal control officers and local volunteers to rescue 23 horses from flood waters reaching their chests in Magnolia, Miss. as part of ongoing efforts to help communities and animals along the Gulf Coast impacted by Hurricane Isaac.
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August 30, 2012
The HSUS Sends Disaster Response Team to Louisiana
The HSUS has deployed to Jefferson Parish, La., in response to a request for assistance from the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter.
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August 28, 2012
The HSUS Releases Exclusive Video Interview with Convicted Horse Abuser
The HSUS conducted an on-camera interview with Barney Davis, a former Tennessee horse trainer who pleaded guilty to various violations of the Horse Protection Act last November.
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August 17, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Launches Hotline for Tips on Horse Soring Offenders
Days before the commencement of the 2012 Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in Shelbyville, Tenn., The HSUS is launching a national tip line in English and Spanish to help crack down on the illegal and cruel practice known as “soring.”
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August 17, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Witnesses Continued Problems at Wild Horse Gather
The HSUS expressed its concerns about the actions of the Bureau of Land Management after an HSUS executive witnessed a BLM contractor appear to hogtie and leave a lost foal in the path of stampeding mustangs at the Desatoya Wild Horse Gather near Austin, Nev.
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August 17, 2012
The HSUS Issues Statement in Wake of Accident Involving New York City Carriage Horse
The HSUS’ New York State Director Brian Shapiro is issuing the following statement in response to news reports that a carriage horse in New York City was involved in an accident:
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August 17, 2012
Nueva Línea Anónima para Denunciar a Maltratadores de Caballos en Tennessee
Una semana antes del comienzo de la Celebración Nacional Tennessee Walking Horse del 2012 en Shelbyville, Tennessee, la HSUS está lanzando una línea telefónica nacional en inglés y español para ayudar a poner fin a la práctica ilegal y cruel conocida como "Soring," en la cual las patas de los caballos son inyectadas con químicos cáusticos para forzarlos a llevar a cabo una paso artificialmente alto como parte de un espectáculo.
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August 16, 2012
Minnie's Miracle
Minnie and four other thoroughbred mares rescued from a cruelty case are gaining strength at the Duchess Sanctuary before moving to our Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch for training and eventual adoption.
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August 8, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Issues Statement in Death of Horse at Omak Suicide Race
Dan Paul, Washington state director for The HSUS, issued a statement in response to reports that a horse died during the preliminary trials for the annual Omak Suicide Race.
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August 7, 2012
The HSUS Calls for Five Key Reforms at Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
With just weeks left before the 2012 Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in Shelbyville, Tenn., The HSUS is calling on industry organizers to implement five key changes that would help protect horses and restore the credibility of the walking horse industry.
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August 3, 2012
Hank Finds A Happy Home
Fabienne McIntosh first came to the DDHRAC in November 2011 to adopt a horse. Because she had very little horse experience, she began volunteering while waiting for the perfect horse to come along. When Fabienne first saw Hank, it was love at first sight.
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July 25, 2012
Animal Rescue Team Provides Emergency Hay for Horses
The HSUS's Animal Rescue Team continues to monitor and provide food for horses in Montana and Utah whose grazing lands were destroyed by wildfires.
