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May 24, 2013
Reward Offered in Virginia Pit Bull Slashings
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the severe mutilation of two American Pit Bull Terriers. These two attacks, one fatal, are suspected to be related.
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May 21, 2013
Alabama Legislative Session a Success for Animals
The Alabama legislative session ended on a high note for animals as lawmakers sent HB 27, a bill to strengthen the state’s animal cruelty laws, to Gov. Robert Bentley for his signature, receiving praise from The Humane Society of the United States.
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May 1, 2013
Reward Offered in Mercer County Puppy Deaths
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for killing more than 10 pit bull puppies and discarding their bodies in Princeton, W.V.
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April 30, 2013
South Dakota Lawmakers Urged to Make Animal Cruelty a Felony
South Dakota is the only state in the country without felony-level penalties for the most egregious acts of animal cruelty, after North Dakota lawmakers added tougher penalties for animal cruelty. Animal welfare advocates urge South Dakotan lawmakers to act quickly to bring the state in line with the rest of the country.
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April 29, 2013
Reward Offered in Kensington Kitten Burning Case
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for intentionally setting fire to a kitten in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia.
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April 26, 2013
Florida Senate Unanimously Passes Animal Cruelty Bill
– The Florida Senate voted unanimously to strengthen the state’s animal cruelty law, including its animal fighting provisions. Endorsed by The Humane Society of the United States, the bill sends a clear message to animal abusers that they will face vigorous prosecution for animal fighting.
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April 24, 2013
North Dakota Legislature Passes Animal Cruelty Bill
The North Dakota legislature has passed S.B. 2211, which establishes some felony-level penalties for malicious animal cruelty.
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April 19, 2013
Arkansas Legislative Session a Success for Animals
The Arkansas State Legislature passed a number of animal protection bills that were signed into law by Gov. Mike Beebe this legislative session, receiving praise from The Humane Society of the United States.
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April 17, 2013
Reward Offered in Columbus Burning Death of Kittens
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for burning a litter of newborn kittens alive.
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April 17, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in New York
New Yorkers concerned about animal welfare converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day to meet with lawmakers and lobby for better animal protection laws designed to strengthen anti-cruelty statues, eliminate the extreme confinement of animals on factory farms and protect sharks from the cruel and unsustainable shark fin trade.
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April 16, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Michigan
Michiganders concerned about animal welfare converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day in Lansing on Tuesday to lobby for better laws to protect pets and exotic animals and to oppose the legislature’s underhanded attempt to stifle the voting rights of Michigan citizens on wildlife issues.
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April 8, 2013
Maryland General Assembly Passes Legislation Banning Shark Fin Trade
The Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society International, National Aquarium, National Wildlife Federation and Oceana applaud the Maryland General Assembly for banning the possession, sale, trade and distribution of shark fins.
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April 5, 2013
The HSUS Honors Indiana Prosecutor with Award For Animal Cruelty and Fighting Case
The Humane Society of the United States honored Delaware County Deputy Prosecutor Joe E. Orick, of Muncie, Ind., with the Prosecutor Recognition Award, for successfully prosecuting Rahsaan A. Johnson for dogfighting-related charges.
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March 29, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Urges the North Dakota House to Pass a Strong Animal Cruelty Bill
The Humane Society of the United States is urging the North Dakota House of Representatives to pass legislation that cleared the Senate last month—S.B. 2211, which would establish some felony-level penalties for malicious animal cruelty, neglect and abandonment.
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March 29, 2013
Reward Offered in Milwaukee Puppy’s Death
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for beating and stabbing to death a family’s pet.
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March 25, 2013
Reward Offered in Idaho Dog Abuse Case
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for bludgeoning to death a dog in Jerome County, Idaho.
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March 21, 2013
Delaware Animal Advocates Lobby Lawmakers to Protect Sharks, Pets and Wildlife
Delaware residents concerned about animal welfare converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day. Advocates met with their legislators to lobby for strong animal welfare laws, such as House Bill 41, which would prohibit the sale of shark fins in Delaware and end the state’s role in the cruel global shark finning industry.
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March 19, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward in Wagoner County, Okla., Dog Shooting
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting two penned dogs in Wagoner County, Okla.
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March 5, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward in Caldwell, Idaho, Dog Shooting
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting a dog in Caldwell, Idaho.
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March 5, 2013
Reward Offered for Information in Killing of Five Deer in Dalton Gardens, Idaho
The Humane Society of the United States and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally shooting five deer, three of whom were does carrying fawns.
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February 28, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Montpelier
Vermonters converged on the State Capitol for Humane Lobby Day in Montpelier to lobby in support of several measures including bills to improve conditions for farm animals by banning the extreme confinement of breeding pigs in gestation crates, and to strengthen standards for commercial dog breeders.
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February 26, 2013
More Than 60 Dogs Rescued from N.C. Breeder
The Humane Society of the United States, SPCA of Wake County and Guilford County Animal Shelter were called in by Sampson County Sheriff’s Office to help rescue more than 60 dogs from a Sampson County, N.C., property.
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February 22, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward in Cleveland Puppy Shooting
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person responsible for using a shotgun to shoot a puppy on Cleveland’s East Side.
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February 21, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Trenton
New Jersey citizens converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day 2013 in Trenton to lobby for animal protection laws.
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February 14, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Frankfort
Citizens from across Kentucky converged on the state capitol Thursday to lobby for better animal welfare laws. Humane Lobby Day is sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States, the Kentucky Animal Welfare Alliance and the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®).





