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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February 4, 2010
Cocoa V
Q&A with Pamela Blackwell, owner of a new NYC shop called Cocoa V that sells a boutique line of dairy-free chocolates.
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February 1, 2010
Ohioans for Humane Farms Petitions for Anti-Cruelty Measure
Ohioans for Humane Farms submitted a petition to Ohio’s Secretary of State in support of placing an anti-cruelty measure on the statewide November ballot.
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January 27, 2010
"Nightline" Exposed Dairy Cruelty
A "Nightline" show Jan. 25, 2010, raised questions about the dairy industry's treatment of animals
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January 25, 2010
HSUS Becomes Domino’s Pizza Shareholder
As part of its efforts encouraging the world’s second-largest pizza chain to implement basic animal welfare changes, The HSUS has purchased stock in Domino’s Pizza.
Our Victories
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December 29, 2009
2009: A Banner Year for Animals
The HSUS reflects on some major achievements for animal protection in 2009. Countless animals have been rescued from harm, spared from suffering and guaranteed basic standards of humane treatment.
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December 16, 2009
The HSUS Recognizes Top 12 State Legislative Achievements in Animal Protection
The HSUS celebrates the top 12 state legislative achievements in animal protection in 2009.
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December 14, 2009
Encouraging News from IHOP
IHOP agreed to begin testing the use of cage-free eggs
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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.









