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  • April 28, 2015

    What Is Soring?

    Soring is the infliction of pain to force a horse to walk with an exaggerated, unnatural gait in order to perform well in Tennessee walking horse and other gaited horse competitions.

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    Related Homeless Horses , Horse Slaughter , Tennessee Walking Horses , Wild Horses

  • April 28, 2015

    What to Do about Coyotes

    Got coyote problems? Hazing and removing food sources are more effective solutions than killing.

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    Related Fox Penning , Lethal Wildlife Management , Habitat Loss and Fragmentation

  • April 28, 2015

    What Is the Horse Protection Act?

    The Horse Protection Act is meant to protect Tennessee walking horses from soring, but the cruel practice continues. We need to strengthen the law.

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    Related Homeless Horses , Horse Slaughter , Tennessee Walking Horses , Wild Horses

  • April 26, 2015

    The Rules of Feeding Your Horse

    From The HSUS Complete Guide to Horse Care

    Proper feeding is a critical part of equine care.

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  • April 15, 2015

    Help Birds Build Their Nests

    Birds don't need your help actually putting their nests together, but you can help them out by providing some of the nesting materials they seek, along with a safe, sheltered spot to place them.

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  • April 15, 2015

    How to Avoid a Dog Bite

    A dog's bark may be worse than his bite, but most of us would rather not find out one way or the other. Here's how to avoid getting bit.

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  • April 14, 2015

    The Platero Project helps wild burros

    The HSUS's Platero Project aims to help sustainably manage wild burro populations through fertility control, and increase the number of burros adopted from Bureau of Land Management holding facilities.

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  • April 14, 2015

    Keep Animal Testing Out of Your Shopping Cart - Animal-Friendly tips for buying cruelty-free makeup, personal care and other products

    Want to be a more compassionate consumer? Learn how to make sure your cosmetics and other products were not tested on animals.

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    Related Cosmetic and Product Testing

  • April 14, 2015

    Kind News Resource Room | Supplements to the April/May 2015 Issue

    Kind News magazine, Apr/May 2015

    Resources to supplement the April/May 2015 issue of Kind News, our magazine for children in grades K-6.

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  • April 14, 2015

    Dig This: How to Get Your Dog to Stop Digging

    Has your dog turned your lawn into a moonscape, with craters everywhere? He's not doing this out of spite or a desire to destroy your landscaping. More likely he’s seeking entertainment, attention, comfort, escape, prey or protection.

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  • April 7, 2015

    Cage-Free vs. Battery-Cage Eggs

    See the difference between cage-free egg production and battery-cage egg production.

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    Related Cruel Confinement of Farm Animals

  • April 6, 2015

    Facts about Spring Black Bear Hunting

    Spring hunts kill mother bears at a critical time in the lives of cubs, leaving them to die of starvation, predation or exposure.

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    Related Bear Trophy Hunting

  • April 6, 2015

    Facts about Bear Hounding

    Hounding involves hunters and guides use packs of radio-collared hounds to pursue bears until the exhausted, frightened animals seek refuge in a tree, where they are shot, or turn to fight the hounds.

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    Related Bear Trophy Hunting

  • April 6, 2015

    Facts about Bear Baiting

    Bear baiting involves intensive feeding of black bears to make them easier targets of trophy hunters.

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    Related Bear Trophy Hunting

  • April 6, 2015

    Facts about Bear Trapping

    Maine is the only state that allows hunters to trap and shoot bears. Bears as well as family pets and other nontarget animals can languish in traps for hours and even days, sometimes suffering broken limbs or other painful injuries and dehydration until they are killed.

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    Related Bear Trophy Hunting

  • April 2, 2015

    Volunteer with Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association’s Membership Department

    Volunteer to support HSVMA's Membership department.

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  • April 1, 2015

    Resources for Californians

    The Humane Society of the United States

    California residents, we've got the animal-related information you need, from animal-protection laws, state and local governmental offices, low-cost spay or neuter, adopting a pet, volunteering and more.

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  • March 31, 2015

    The HSUS Nebraska Agriculture Advisory Council

    The HSUS Nebraska Agriculture Advisory Council is made up of responsible farmers, producers and agriculture professionals who support and guide our work to improve conditions for farm animals.

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    Related Cruel Confinement of Farm Animals , Cruel Slaughter Practices , Environmental Impact , Force-Fed Animals , Humane Eating

  • March 26, 2015

    Spring Cleaning: Look Out for Wildlife When Cleaning Up Around Your Home and Yard

    The Humane Society of the United States

    Wild animals can be accidentally injured or orphaned when people trim trees, mow lawns, clean chimneys or do other spring cleaning. You can take simple precautions to prevent harming wildlife when you clean and make repairs to your house. Here are some tips for homeowners, landscapers and other professionals.

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  • March 25, 2015

    Is a rabbit the right pet for you?

    The Humane Society of the United States

    Big ears, wiggly nose, cotton tail. Who can resist a darling rabbit, especially if you have kids who are pleading for one? If you're thinking about a bunny, make sure you know what it takes to care for the animal, and remember that plenty of animal shelters have bunnies galore to adopt!

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    Related Pet Overpopulation , Adopt a Homeless Pet

  • March 24, 2015

    Breed-Specific Policies: No Basis in Science

    Experts agree that breed-specific legislation and other policies that ban or restrict certain dog breeds don't reduce bites or make communities safer.

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  • March 24, 2015

    All Dogs Are Equal: Raise the Bar for Dogs, Families and Communities by Fighting Harmful Breed-Specific Policies

    Laws and policies that ban or restrict certain breeds of dogs won't stop dog bites or make communities safer. And they take resources away from effective dog management strategies and enforcement.

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  • March 24, 2015

    How Organizations Can Help Community Cats

    We can help you take care—and reduce the number—of the outdoor cats in your community.

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    Related Outdoor Cats

  • March 24, 2015

    How Individuals Can Help Community Cats

    We can help you take care—and reduce the number—of outdoor cats in your community.

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    Related Outdoor Cats

  • March 19, 2015

    Drive Safely: Give Wildlife a “Brake”

    The Humane Society of the United States

    Roads and highways increasingly divide wildlife habitats, forcing animals to cross roads in search of food, water, shelter and other necessities. Learn how to minimize your risk of hitting an animal—and what to do if a collision occurs.

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    Related Habitat Loss and Fragmentation , Wildlife and Roads

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