Factory farms cram egg-laying hens into cages so tiny they can't even spread their wings. Breeding pigs and veal calves are stuffed into cramped individual cages barely larger than their bodies. They can’t walk or turn around. But you can help free animals from these cruel cages.
We wouldn't force our pets to live in filthy, cramped cages for their whole lives, and we shouldn't force farm animals to endure such misery, either. All animals, including those raised for food, deserve protection from this abuse.
The HSUS is making great progress for these animals. You also can say no to this cruelty whenever you shop or eat. Read More
Michigan Confinement Law Signed
Governor Granholm signed a landmark law that will phase in restrictions on the worst kinds of factory farm confinement.
Learn MoreNews & Events
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November 19, 2009
Celebrate the Season
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a meat-free meal
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November 16, 2009
IHOP Ad Campaign
The Humane Society of the United States began running television ads exposing IHOP’s continued use of eggs exclusively from hens confined in tiny, barren battery cages — where the birds are immobilized for their entire lives and cannot fully stretch their limbs.
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November 11, 2009
Bones Fractures the Truth About Factory Farms
A former Genesis Awards winner and nominee, Bones continues to set a high standard for animal issue storylines in the Best Drama category with last week's episode. Centered on a murder investigation at a factory farm, the story takes a no-holds-barred look at the inhumane slaughter of chickens raised for food.
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November 9, 2009
The True Cost of Cheap Pork
"Pig Business," a documentary film, illustrates the environmental and societal costs of pig factory farming.
Our Victories
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November 20, 2009
Progress for Egg-Laying Hens
Summarizes the progress made for egg-laying hens since the No Battery Eggs campaign began in 2005.
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September 1, 2009
Educated Food Choices Coming to Campus
Back to school month is introducing students to a lot more meat-free cafeteria eating
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February 24, 2009
Two More Popular San Francisco Restaurants Say "No" to Battery Eggs
Two more San Francisco restaurants have pledged to stop using eggs from battery-caged hens.
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January 8, 2009
In the Wake of Prop 2, San Francisco Restaurants Improve Animal Welfare
A bevy of restaurants in San Francisco is hopping aboard the cage-free egg bandwagon.