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News & Events
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July 29, 2010
Of Punk Rock and Puppy Mills
One of our Student Outreach interns reports on spreading the word about puppy mills at this year’s Vans Warped Tour.
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July 29, 2010
Weasel Your Way into My Heart
Laurie Maxwell never gave much thought to ferrets until a recent merger between her household and another threw together two pit bulls, a large bulldog, and two 6-year-old ferrets—Moose and Pita.
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July 19, 2010
Man's Best Friend
Pet of the Week readers share touching stories with us on a weekly basis. While we can't fit every story into our weeky newsletter, we collected a few special stories about dogs and how they've helped their families. These dogs prove that they are "man's best friend" for a reason.
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June 30, 2010
The HSUS Transports 33 Dogs from Overwhelmed Louisiana Shelters to DC Area
The HSUS transported 33 dogs from Plaquemines Animal Welfare Society and St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter in Louisiana to the Washington, D.C. area, where they were picked up by local animal shelters and rescue groups to be placed for adoption.
Our Victories
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July 22, 2010
The HSUS, HSLF Praise Illinois Governor for Signing Primate Pet Ban and Antifreeze Safety Bills
The HSUS and HSLF commend Illinois Gov. Quinn for signing bills to prohibit to private ownership of primates as pets and require the addition of a bitter flavor to antifreeze and engine coolant to prevent poisoning of children and animals.
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July 8, 2010
Governor Signs Bill Ending Greyhound Racing in New Hampshire
The HSUS praises New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch for signing the Greyhound Protection Act into law.
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June 30, 2010
Landmark Ohio Animal Welfare Agreement Reached Among HSUS, Ohioans for Humane Farms, Gov. Strickland, and Leading Livestock Organizations
A deal struck among The HSUS, Ohioans for Humane Farms, Ohio agriculture leaders and Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland will lead to major animal welfare improvements in Ohio on a raft of issues.
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May 26, 2010
The HSUS Praises Illinois Legislature for Approving Pet Store Disclosure Bill
The HSUS applauds the Illinois legislature for unanimously passing a bill to crack down on the sale of unhealthy puppy mill dogs in Illinois pet shops.
