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April 20, 2012
The HSUS Applauds New Mississippi Law Permanently Banning Hog-Dog Fighting
The HSUS applauds the Mississippi legislature and Gov. Phil Bryant for passage of S.B. 2504, which extends the state’s prohibition on a cruel and inhumane form of staged animal combat called hog-dog fighting.
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April 19, 2012
Statement on Texas Cockfighting Shooting Deaths
John Goodwin, director of animal cruelty policy for The Humane Society of the United States issued this statement about the three deaths at a South Texas cockfight.
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April 18, 2012
Animal Advocates Lobby New York Lawmakers on Animal Protection Legislation
During the 2012 New York State Humane Lobby Day, more than 150 citizens from across New York met with lawmakers at the Capitol and urged them to pass legislation to protect animals.
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April 16, 2012
Michael Vick Urges Alabama Legislators to Pass Cockfighting Bill
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick urges Alabama legislators to pass S.B. 175, legislation pending in the Alabama state legislature to increase penalties for cockfighting.
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April 10, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Maryland General Assembly for Legislative Advances
The Maryland General Assembly adjourned on Monday after passing three meaningful laws to protect animals and considering several other important measures. Lawmakers approved bills to protect consumers who purchase sick puppies from pet stores, to strengthen the Department of Natural Resources’ ability to crack down on illegal poaching, and to extend the task force established in 2011 to study spay and neuter funding for the state.
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April 6, 2012
The HSUS Commends Officials for Federal Indictments Targeting Cockfighters in Hawaii
Inga Gibson, Hawaii state director for The HSUS, released the following statement in response to the indictment of five Waianae-based cockfighters, and the seizure of almost half a million dollars, on federal gambling charges.
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April 6, 2012
Pets Rescued in Tornado-Torn Kentucky Find Placement
The HSUS's Animal Rescue Team is moving dozens of dogs and 4 cats, survivors of Kentucky's tornadoes in March, to shelters elsewhere to find new homes.
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March 30, 2012
Michael Vick Featured in New PSA Promoting Animal Fighting Tip Line
The HSUS's new anti-dogfighting PSAs in which Michael Vick urges youth to protect dogs from cruel fighting were released at a Pets for Life event in a Philadelphia high school.
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March 30, 2012
Michael Vick and The HSUS's work to end dogfighting
Read answers to frequently asked questions about Michael Vick's involvement with The HSUS's work to prevent dogfighting.
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March 30, 2012
Help Bust Animal Fighters with The HSUS's Tip Line
Call The HSUS's animal fighting tip line, 877-TIP-HSUS, if you suspect an animal fight in progress or an animal fighting operation.
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