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December 1, 2011
Taxpayers Join The HSUS in Urging University Laboratories to Prohibit Severe Animal Suffering
The HSUS sent letters from 26,688 members of the public to 388 federally-funded colleges and universities, urging the schools to adopt a formal policy that would protect animals in their laboratories from severe pain and distress.
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November 22, 2011
Wayne's Blog: Finding Common Ground—Outdoor Cats and Wildlife
The HSUS works to protect both feral cats and wildlife .We not only support trap-neuter-return (TNR) but also investigate new approaches to keeping cats and wild animals safe.
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November 17, 2011
Wayne's Blog: Happy Anniversary for Bunnies and Other Animals
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, whose Leaping Bunny Program is the gold standard for certifying companies producing cosmetic, personal care, and household products that are not tested on animals.
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August 29, 2011
Leading the Way on Alternatives to Using Animals in Experiments
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses developing alternative methods to replace animals in harmful research and testing.
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August 25, 2011
Unilever Scientist Honored for Advancing Alternatives to Animal Testing
The Humane Society of the United States presented its 2011 Russell & Burch Award to Julia Fentem, Ph.D. of Unilever for her contributions to the advancement of alternative methods to the use of animals in testing.
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August 23, 2011
The Future of Biomedical Research
The HSUS leads a global effort to accelerate the replacement of animals in research with more modern techniques. We will harness the momentum of scientific advances and an increasing concern for animal welfare to replace animals in experiments entirely.
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August 22, 2011
Resolution Presented at International Forum Calling on Research Institutions to Develop Animal Testing Alternatives
A resolution calling for research institutions around the world to develop and publicize strategies to replace, reduce and refine their use of animals in experimentation is being presented for endorsement to attendees at a prominent scientific conference.
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June 29, 2011
Animal Testing Policy Gets a Facelift
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses Botox manufacturer Allergan's recent announcement that the company has developed—and received federal approval for—a new procedure that avoids using animals in testing the popular anti-wrinkle treatment.
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June 27, 2011
Animal-Free Testing Protocol Developed for Botox©
The HSUS and Calvert Investments applaud Allergan’s announcement that the company has developed – and received federal approval for – a new procedure that avoids using animals in testing batches of Botox© products.
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April 14, 2011
Portrait of an Innovator: Bringing Humane Wildlife Control to Vermont
Meet JoAnn Nichols, whose company, Into the Wild, uses humane methods to evict unwanted wild animals.
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March 29, 2011
The HSUS Applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture for Launching New Database on Animal Welfare Enforcement
The HSUS applauds the USDA for launching a new database to increase public access to information regarding research facilities and other entities regulated under the Animal Welfare Act.
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March 24, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Maine Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Citizens from across Maine will meet with their lawmakers Thursday at the capitol and urge them to pass a variety of important animal welfare bills during Humane Lobby Day 2011. The HSUS and Maine Friends of Animals are sponsoring the event.
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March 17, 2011
The HSUS Examines Animal Research Violations at Wake Forest University
In light of government reports showing that Wake Forest University has failed to follow minimal standards of care for animals in laboratories, The HSUS urges the university to adopt a policy to prohibit animals in its care from experiencing severe pain and distress.
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January 28, 2011
Scientists, Apply Now for Animal Alternatives Award
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2011 Russell and Burch Award, which will be given to a scientist who has made outstanding contributions to animal alternative methods in the areas of biomedical research, testing or higher education.
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December 14, 2010
Congress Can Spare Taxpayers and Animals
President Obama’s bipartisan deficit-reduction commission is making recommendations for reducing the deficit, and here at The Humane Society of the United States and the Humane Society Legislative Fund we are proposing a few cost-cutting measures for lawmakers to consider in getting the country’s budget back on track.
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December 7, 2010
An Overdue Overhaul of Safety Testing
Modeled on the Human Genome Project, the Human Toxicology Project is pushing the envelope on safety testing on human cells or tissues, rather than animals.
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November 4, 2010
Symposium Will Help Make Animal Testing Obsolete
The Human Toxicology Project Consortium (of which The HSUS is a part) is coordinating a high-level gathering in Washington, DC this November to discuss ongoing research projects that will help end the country's reliance on animal testing.
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September 27, 2010
Close Encounters of the Critter Kind: An Interactive Guide to Humanely Solving Conflicts with Wildlife
Close Encounters of the Critter Kind: An Interactive Guide to Humanely Solving Conflicts with Wildlife
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July 28, 2010
Pets at College: An Idea That Might Not Make the Grade
As if starting college isn't hectic enough, there's another decision some consider: whether to have a pet.
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July 20, 2010
Replacing the "Guinea Pig": Safer, Humane Chemical Tests
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses replacing chemical testing methods that use animals with alternatives that are more effective, modern and humane.
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April 29, 2010
The HSUS Highlights Animal Research Violations at Northwestern University
The HSUS obtained government reports showing that the Northwestern University has violated federal standards of care for animals in laboratories.
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April 29, 2010
The HSUS Highlights Animal Research Violations at Wright State University
The HSUS obtained government reports showing that Wright State University has violated federal standards of care for animals in laboratories.
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April 29, 2010
The HSUS Highlights Animal Research Violations at Virginia Commonwealth University
The HSUS obtained government reports showing that Virginia Commonwealth University has violated federal standards of care for animals in laboratories.
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April 28, 2010
Article Explores Serious Animal Welfare Problems at Federally Funded Animal Research Facilities
A newly published article in a scientific journal reveals numerous instances of animal pain, suffering and death when research institutions failed to follow minimum legal standards.
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March 10, 2010
Protecting Vents from Animal Intruders
Learn how to build your own vent covers to protect your home from animal intruders
