Our highly trained emergency services teams are on the frontlines at a moment's notice to rescue animals in peril. Whatever and wherever the disaster—from the wrath of hurricanes to the misery of puppy mills—our staff is dedicated to the safety and protection of animals and their communities. Read some of the stories from our rescues or use our resources to prepare your whole family—including your pets—for disaster.
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The Suffering Ends Now
Every week across the country, we help rescue animals from a life of abuse, neglect and misery. But we couldn't do it without you.
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March 10, 2010
HSI Assists Animals Affected by Chile Earthquake
HSI is supporting a response team of the RIMA Foundation, one of its Chilean partner groups, to assess animal needs in the wake of the Feb. 27 earthquake.
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March 9, 2010
The HSUS Helps Rescue 100-Plus Allegedly Neglected Dogs and Cats
The HSUS and the Mississippi Animal Rescue League assisted the Kemper County Sheriff’s Department in the seizure of more than 100 dogs and several cats who were found living in deplorable conditions in Preston, Miss.
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March 6, 2010
The HSUS, Grainger County Humane Society Rescue Cats
The HSUS and the Grainger County Humane Society rescued 120 cats from a Tennessee home after an accident left their owner unable to care for the animals.
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March 6, 2010
90 Dogs Rescued from NJ Puppy Mill
Ninety dogs have a new lease on life after the New Jersey SPCA, The HSUS, Cumberland County SPCA and Gloucester County Animal Control/Animal Shelter removed them from a puppy mill operation in Upper Pittsgrove Township.
Our Victories
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February 26, 2010
Puppy Mill Operator Sentenced to 10 Years
The HSUS applauds Judge Timothy Easter for imposing an appropriate sentence following the conviction of the owner of Pine Bluff Kennels in Lyles, Tenn., on animal cruelty charges.
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February 23, 2010
Large Suspected California Cockfighting Operation Raided
A raid at the Dandy Gamefowl farm in California turned up almost 500 alleged fighting birds
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February 8, 2010
Mark Lockhart Takes Atlanta by Storm
Mark Lockhart has turned his life around, thanks in part to The HSUS' End Dogfighting in Atlanta program.
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February 8, 2010
Anniversary of Freedom
February 6, 2010 marked the one-year anniversary of freedom for 283 dogs rescued from dismal, filthy conditions at a puppy mill near Goldsboro, NC.