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March 9, 2011
HSUS Releases Update on Missouri's Worst Puppy Mills
The Missouri Senate gave its preliminary approval to sweeping legislation that repeals every core provision of Proposition B. Missourians for the Protection of Dogs released a new report demonstrating major continuing problems in licensed puppy mills.
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March 7, 2011
New Jefferson City, Mo., Billboards Ask Lawmakers Why the Votes of Nearly 1 Million Citizens are Being Ignored
As some politicians continue to seek to gut Prop B, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act, Missourians for the Protection of Dogs is posting new billboards in the capital of Jefferson City reminding lawmakers not to run roughshod over the will of the voters.
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March 3, 2011
No More Business As Usual: Pam Sordyl Hits Puppy Mills Where It Hurts
Pam Sordyl's "Adopt, Don't Shop" campaign fights puppy mills on the retail end
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March 3, 2011
A Conversation with Wayne: HSUS President Discusses His New Book, "The Bond"
Wayne Pacelle discusses our kinship with animals in his new book, "The Bond."
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March 1, 2011
Pet Valu, Mid-Atlantic Specialty Pet Food and Supply Chain, Takes ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
Pet Valu has signed The HSUS’ Puppy Friendly Pet Store Pledge- the company commits to not sell puppies, but instead to support local pet adoption programs and provide literature that helps customers learn how to locate a puppy from a responsible source.
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March 1, 2011
Federal Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Protect Dogs in Puppy Mills
The HSUS and Humane Society Legislative Fund commend federal lawmakers for reintroducing legislation that will allow oversight of abusive puppy mills in the United States.
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February 28, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Oklahoma Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Citizens from across Oklahoma participating in The HSUS' Humane Lobby Day 2011 met with lawmakers Monday at the Capitol to urge them to oppose SB773 which would significantly weaken the Commercial Pet Breeders Act which was passed in 2010 to crack down on puppy mills in Oklahoma. Citizen lobbyists will also ask legislators to strengthen penalties for spectators at dogfights.
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February 17, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Arizona Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Citizens from across Arizona gathered at the capitol today to urge their lawmakers to support animal protection bills being considered by the State Legislature this session as part of The HSUS' 2011 Arizona Humane Lobby Day
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February 17, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Montana Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Citizens from across Montana participating in Humane Lobby Day 2011 on Feb. 17 met with lawmakers at the Capitol to urge them to pass legislation to regulate large-scale commercial dog breeding operations and facilities that sell dogs.
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February 17, 2011
Rep. Senfronia Thompson Introduces Bill to Address Large Scale Commercial Breeders as Animal Advocates Gather to Lobby Texas Lawmakers
The HSUS and Texas animal advocacy groups are applauding the introduction of legislation to ensure the humane care and treatment of dogs and cats at large scale commercial breeders.





