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June 11, 2013
Fluvanna SPCA Awarded $5,000 Pets of Valor Grant from The Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States is pleased to award a grant of $5,000 to the Fluvanna SPCA for providing pre-adoption care for Chilly, the English bulldog mix whose heroic actions to save her owner’s life earned her the Pets of Valor Award.
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June 4, 2013
Spay-Neuter Services of Indiana Receives $10,000 Grant
The Humane Society of the United States has provided a grant of $10,000 to Spay-Neuter Services of Indiana, Inc. to support low-cost spay/neuter programs throughout Indiana.
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June 3, 2013
Life-Saving Virginia Bulldog Mix Wins Pets of Valor Award
The heroic efforts of Chilly, a 3 year-old English bulldog mix from Mineral, Va., have earned her The Humane Society of the United State’ Pets of Valor Award.
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May 31, 2013
As Hurricane Season Starts, Households in Coastal States Urged to Include Pets in Disaster Plans
With predictions for an active hurricane season this year, The Humane Society of the United States advises residents in East Coast and Gulf Coast states to keep their pets in mind when planning for natural disasters.
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May 24, 2013
Se anuncian los finalistas para el Premio ‘Pets of Valor’, votación en línea ya está abierta
La organización de protección animal The Humane Society of the United States se complace en anunciar a los cinco finalistas para el premio ‘Pets of Valor’. El premio celebra el vínculo humano-animal al honrar a perros y gatos rescatados que han mostrado un extraordinario sentido de valentía al ayudar heroicamente a una persona necesitada.
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May 24, 2013
Pets of Valor Award Finalists Announced, Online Voting Now Open
The Humane Society of the United States is pleased to announce the top five finalists for the Pets of Valor Award. The award celebrates the human-animal bond by honoring rescued or adopted dogs and cats who have exhibited an extraordinary sense of courage or resolve by heroically helping a person in need.
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May 22, 2013
Bill to Allow Pets aboard Amtrak Trains Praised
Passengers would be allowed to take their pet cats or dogs on certain Amtrak trains under a bill introduced yesterday in Congress. U.S. Reps. Jeff Denham, R-Calif., and Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the legislation, H.R. 2066, or the Pets on Trains Act of 2013.
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May 21, 2013
Alabama Legislative Session a Success for Animals
The Alabama legislative session ended on a high note for animals as lawmakers sent HB 27, a bill to strengthen the state’s animal cruelty laws, to Gov. Robert Bentley for his signature, receiving praise from The Humane Society of the United States.
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May 20, 2013
Tips for Keeping Your Pets Safe During Warm Weather
As we prepare to kick off summer this Memorial Day weekend, The Humane Society of the United States reminds everyone to keep pets safe during the warm months ahead.
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May 20, 2013
Consejos para asegurar el bienestar de sus mascotas este verano
Mientras nos preparamos para el comienzo de la temporada de verano este fin de semana con el Memorial Day, la organización de protección animal The Humane Society of the United States les recuerda a todos que mantengan a sus mascotas sanas y seguras durante los próximos meses.
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May 2, 2013
Consumer Specialty Products Association Wins Humane Society of the United States Award for Work to Prevent Poisoning of Animals, Wildlife and Children
The Consumer Specialty Products Association has been named a recipient of the Henry Spira Humane Corporate Progress Award for its work to add a bittering agent to antifreeze and engine coolant in order to prevent the poisoning of animals and humans.
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May 2, 2013
Hawaii Governor Urged to Sign Animal-Protection Bills
The Hawaii State Legislature unanimously passed a number of animal protection bills to strengthen animal cruelty laws, help residents find rental housing that accepts pets, and make other improvements for animals in state policy. These bills now go to Gov. Neil Abercrombie for his approval.
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April 30, 2013
Animal Welfare Organizations Converge on Nashville for Animal Care Expo 2013
Presented by The Humane Society of the United States, Animal Care Expo is celebrating its 22nd year as the world's largest international education and trade show in the fields of animal care, sheltering and rescue. Animal Care Expo 2013 will be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., May 8-11.
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April 22, 2013
Veterinary Professionals Recognized for Contributions to Animal Welfare
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual achievement awards for 2012. The Humane Veterinary Achievement awards recognize veterinary professionals who embody the mission of HSVMA to protect and advocate for the welfare of animals.
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April 22, 2013
World Spay Day 2013 Pet Pageant Winners Announced
A panel of celebrity judges chose Eddie, a dog from Front Royal, Va. who just loves to play fetch no matter what time of day, or night, to win the Judged prize in the World Spay Day 2013 Pet Pageant. With more than 5,000 votes, Titus, a rescued dog from Islip, N.Y. who loves to give kisses, took the Mister World Spay Day 2013 Popular Pet prize.
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April 19, 2013
Arkansas Legislative Session a Success for Animals
The Arkansas State Legislature passed a number of animal protection bills that were signed into law by Gov. Mike Beebe this legislative session, receiving praise from The Humane Society of the United States.
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April 17, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in South Carolina
South Carolinians converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day in Columbia on Wednesday to lobby for animal protection laws.
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April 16, 2013
The Dog-Scaped Yard
Hot diggity dog! Ideas for turning your backyard into a doggy paradise you can live with.
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March 29, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Urges the North Dakota House to Pass a Strong Animal Cruelty Bill
The Humane Society of the United States is urging the North Dakota House of Representatives to pass legislation that cleared the Senate last month—S.B. 2211, which would establish some felony-level penalties for malicious animal cruelty, neglect and abandonment.
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March 25, 2013
La HSUS Ofrece Consejos para Mascotas Durante la Pascua y Primavera
Esta primavera, mientras que la gente se prepara para celebrar la Pascua o irse de vacaciones de primavera, la organización de protección animal The Humane Society of the United States les ofrece algunos consejos para mantener a sus mascotas seguras y felices.
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March 19, 2013
La Humane Society of the United States Busca Perros o Gatos Heroicos para el Premio “Pets of Valor”
La HSUS está aceptando nominaciones para el Premio “Pets of Valor” (mascotas valientes), la cual honra a perros y gatos rescatados que han mostrado un extraordinario sentido de valentía al ayudar heroicamente a una persona necesitada.
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March 18, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Seeks Heroic Dogs or Cats for its Pets of Valor Award
Nominations are now open for The Humane Society of the United States’ Pets of Valor Award, which honors rescued dogs or cats who have exhibited an extraordinary sense of courage by heroically helping a person in need.
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March 14, 2013
Md. Legislature Urged to Pass Bill Addressing Impacts of Pit Bull Ruling
The Md. Senate voted unanimously today to pass legislation in response to a 2012 Court of Appeals decision that forced many Maryland dog owners to choose between their pets and their homes. The HSUS now urges legislators to find common ground and pass a compromise bill.
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March 14, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Austin with Special Guest Kyle Chandler and Daughter Sawyer
Texans concerned about animal welfare, including actor Kyle Chandler, converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day to meet with lawmakers and lobby for better animal protection laws.
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March 13, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Illinois
Illinois residents converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day in Illinois on Wednesday to lobby for better animal welfare laws to protect pets and wildlife. Humane Lobby Day is sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States.
