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May 4, 2012
Legislature Adjourns with Numerous Bills Passed for Hawaii’s Animals
The Humane Society of the United States, on behalf of its more than 50,000 members and supporters across Hawaii, thanks the State Legislature for its support in passing a number of animal protection bills this legislative session, and urges Gov. Abercrombie to sign the bills into law.
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April 20, 2012
The HSUS Helps Rescue 52 Dogs from Texas Puppy Mill
The HSUS’ Animal Rescue Team was called in by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to assist in the rescue of 52 dogs from a Giddings, Texas, property. The sheriff's office and veterinarians from Austin Animal Services inspected the property and found dogs living in deplorable conditions and suffering from various injuries and illnesses.
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April 20, 2012
Animal Advocates Lobby Michigan Lawmakers on Animal Protection Legislation
During the 2012 Michigan Humane Lobby Day, more than 75 citizens from across Michigan met with lawmakers at the Capitol and urged them to pass legislation to ban the euthanasia of shelter animals by gas chamber, increase protections for dogs at large scale breeding operations, and to increase protections for consumers who purchase sick animals from pet stores and puppy mills.
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April 19, 2012
Animal Protection Organizations Submit a Rulemaking Petition to Protect Dogs in Puppy Mills
During Humane Lobby Day 2012, citizens from across Colorado met with lawmakers at the Capitol and urged them to support a rulemaking petition for a rule change that would require a solid resting surface for dogs housed in wire-bottom cages in commercial dog breeding facilities licensed by the state.
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April 19, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Missouri House Members for Passing Bill to Repeal Puppy Tax on Shelters and Rescues
The Humane Society of the United States commends lawmakers in the Missouri House of Representatives for passing House Bill 1934, which would repeal a new state tax forced on local animal shelters and rescue groups.
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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 3, 2012
Friends of Finn in Action
The members of Friends of Finn are making a difference for animals by raising awareness and funds to stop the puppy mill industry.
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March 29, 2012
Discount Pet Supply Converts to Adoptions-Only Model; Takes The HSUS’ ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
Discount Pet Supply, located in Salem, N.H., has signed The Humane Society of the United States' Puppy Friendly Pet Stores pledge, and has converted to adopting out homeless puppies instead of selling commercially raised dogs.
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March 28, 2012
Animal Welfare Organizations Disappointed Commission Failed to Protect Dogs and Cats
Animal welfare organizations are disappointed with the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for ignoring the recommendations of its own appointed panel of experts and thousands of Texas residents in establishing standards for the care and housing for dogs and cats kept by large scale commercial breeders.
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March 21, 2012
Ohio Voters Want Stronger Laws on Animal Protection
A new statewide survey of Ohio voters reveals overwhelming support for bills to restrict the private ownership of dangerous exotic pets, regulate large-scale commercial dog breeders and make cockfighting a felony.
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