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May 15, 2013
Norfolk’s Operation Turtle Receives Humane Wildlife Stewardship Award
The Humane Society of the United States presented a Humane Wildlife Stewardship Award to participants of Operation Turtle, a public-private partnership that has saved the lives of hundreds of aquatic turtles and other wild animals.
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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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February 19, 2013
Kind News Feature: Treasure Hunt for Gopher Tortoises
When a housing development was planned to be built on gopher tortoise habitat, The HSUS stepped in to save the tortoises. From the February/March 2013 issue of Kind News.
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November 14, 2012
HSUS Employee Posthumously Honored as Maryland’s Conservationist of the Year
The Maryland Wildlife Advisory Commission has recognized the late Susan Hagood, who was employed by The Humane Society of the United States for more than 20 years, as Conservationist of the Year for her lifetime of dedication and achievement in the field of wildlife conservation and protection.
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November 7, 2012
HSUS Rescuers Wade through Four Feet of Sand to Save 57 Animals Abandoned after Hurricane Sandy
After Hurricane Sandy, one call for help involved 57 animals--birds, cats, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets, turtles--crammed into one small apartment.
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October 26, 2012
As Sandy Approaches, the Cape Wildlife Center Battens Down Hatches
As Hurricane Sandy heads north, the Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable, Mass., operated by The Humane Society of the United States and The Fund for Animals, is safeguarding the wildlife rehabilitation hospital to protect the facility and its wild patients against potential high winds, heavy rainfall and flooding during what AccuWeather is saying is an “extremely rare and dangerous storm.”
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October 2, 2012
Rewards Offered for Information About Hawaii Wildlife Crimes
The Humane Society of the United States and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are working with the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources to offer rewards for information in cases of poaching and designated wildlife-related crimes. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-855-DLNR-TIP.
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September 28, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward on Recent Sea Turtle Killings on Maui
In response to recent reports of illegal sea turtle killings on Maui and the discovery of shells and gear believed to be used to drown the turtles, The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust urge Hawaii residents to report any information on these killings.
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September 12, 2012
The HSUS Teamed up with Nokuse Plantation and Deeb Family Homes to Rescue Gopher Tortoises from Tarpon Springs Construction Site
The HSUS, Nokuse Plantation and Deeb Family Homes have relocated 18 threatened gopher tortoises from a construction site in Tarpon Springs, Fla.
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June 25, 2012
Deborah Robbins Millman Named Director of the Cape Wildlife Center
The Humane Society of the United States has appointed Deborah Robbins Millman as director of the Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable, Mass., one of five animal care centers across the country operated by The HSUS.
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May 4, 2012
Legislature Adjourns with Numerous Bills Passed for Hawaii’s Animals
The Humane Society of the United States, on behalf of its more than 50,000 members and supporters across Hawaii, thanks the State Legislature for its support in passing a number of animal protection bills this legislative session, and urges Gov. Abercrombie to sign the bills into law.
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February 21, 2012
Turtle Patrol: Stephanie Downs' Mission to Prevent Highway Deaths
Operation Turtle finds an innovative way to protect turtles from fatal encounters with highway traffic.
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August 26, 2011
As Irene Approaches, the Cape Widlife Center Battens Down Hatches
As they ready for hurricane Irene, the Cape Wildlife Center staff urge you to plan ahead and to practice personal safety when rescuing wildlife during storms.
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May 20, 2011
The HSUS Celebrates World Turtle Day by Asking People Not to Purchase Baby Turtles
World Turtle Day is May 23, and in an effort to celebrate and preserve these endearing creatures, The Humane Society of the United States is urging people to beware of fairs, carnivals, flea markets, street vendors and pet shops that sell or distribute baby turtles.
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November 30, 2010
Operation Box Turtle Rescue
Dr. Susan Hagood worked with community activists and a developer in Washington Grove, Maryland, to relocate box turtles who seemed doomed by a new development.
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June 3, 2010
Reward Offered in Possible Sea Turtle Poaching in North Carolina
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are 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 suspected illegal killing of a sea turtle in North Carolina.
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May 20, 2010
Major Victory for Turtles as World Turtle Day 2010 Approaches
As World Turtle Day approaches on May 23, The HSUS is celebrating a major victory for turtles in California.
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January 11, 2010
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Pet Frogs
By the end of 2009, at least 85 people in 31 states had contracted the same strain of Salmonella from contact with pet frogs.
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December 11, 2009
Reward Offered in Gopher Tortoise Poaching
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing 13 gopher tortoises in Indian River County, Fla.
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July 29, 2009
US House Votes to Help Sea Otters, Marine Turtles
The HSUS and the Humane Society Legislative Fund praise the U.S. House, which took steps to protect rare marine animals through legislation passed last night.
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June 18, 2009
The HSUS Applauds Fla. Turtle Trade Ban
The Humane Society of the United States commends the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for unanimously passing a rule banning the commercial trapping and sale of freshwater turtles in Florida.
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June 15, 2009
Selling Small Turtles No Small Crime
Summer 2008 brings a wave of enforcement of federal law banning sales of small turtles.
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May 21, 2009
2009 No Slow Year for Turtles
On World Turtle Day 2009, The HSUS celebrates strong new regulations, enforcement efforts, and the work of activists across the county and around the globe to protect turtles and tortoises.
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May 21, 2009
The HSUS Celebrates World Turtle Day 2009
The Humane Society of the United States marks World Turtle Day, May 23, by celebrating advances in the past year to protect turtles and tortoises.
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April 15, 2009
The HSUS Applauds Progress of Fla. Turtle Trapping Ban
The HSUS commends the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for moving toward adopting a ban on the commercial trapping and sale of wild freshwater turtles.
