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January 4, 2012
Breeders Advisory and Resource Council
The Breeders Advisory Council and Resource works with The HSUS to help dogs in puppy mills.
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January 4, 2012
Responsible Breeders Speak Out
Responsible breeders speak out with their concerns for the welfare of dogs and puppies.
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January 4, 2012
Puppy Mill Doublespeak
What questionable puppy producers might tell you and what it really means
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January 4, 2012
Three Reasons Responsible Breeders Should Oppose Puppy Mills
The top three reasons why responsible breeders should oppose puppy mills
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January 4, 2012
What Breeders Can Do to Stop Puppy Mills
We ask responsible breeders to join us in this effort to change conditions for dogs who are warehoused in a life of misery in a puppy mill.
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December 30, 2011
White House Responds to Petition to Stop Puppy Mills
The Humane Society of the United States, the Humane Society Legislative Fund and the ASPCA® have announced that the White House has responded to a petition submitted by the organizations in November asking President Obama to crack down on puppy mills.
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December 29, 2011
Animal Rescue Team Saves the Day, All Year Long
In 2011, The HSUS worked with law enforcement and local agencies to rescue 5,177 animals from neglect and cruelty situations, inhumane puppy mill breeding operations, and animal fighting rings.
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December 23, 2011
Wayne's Blog: The HSUS’s Top 10 Victories for the Year
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses The HSUS' top 10 victories in 2011.
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December 7, 2011
Today Show Airs HSUS Investigation into Huge Internet Puppy Broker
NBC's Today Show unveiled an HSUS investigation into a huge Internet puppy broker that sold sick puppies nationwide.
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December 5, 2011
Haz de la Temporada de Fiestas un Tiempo Seguro y Feliz para las Mascotas
La organización Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) les recuerda que mientras celebran la temporada, muchas de las cosas que hacen que las fiestas sean especiales también pueden representar riesgos para nuestros amigos caninos y felinos.
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November 17, 2011
Reward Offered in Osage Beach, Mo., Dog Abandonment Case
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information about the abandonment of four small dogs overnight Thursday in Osage Beach, Mo. The $2,500 reward is in addition to a $250 reward offered by Dogwood Animal Shelter, raising the total reward offered in this case to $2,750.
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November 10, 2011
Investigation: New York Puppy Stores
Expose assisted by “The Bachelor” Lorenzo Borghese links more than 100 New York pet stores to puppy mills in the Midwest.
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November 9, 2011
HSUS Undercover Investigation Exposes the Suffering Behind New York Pet Stores
The HSUS releases video of an investigation into the source of those doggies in the window in New York pet stores,
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November 9, 2011
Isabelle's Journey from Rags to Wags
Emaciated but gentle Isabelle, rescued from a puppy mill, has recovered and become a "funny, happy, loving, incredible dog."
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October 28, 2011
Animal Welfare Groups Demand That Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Re-evaluate Kennel Licensing Protocol
New license allows wife of convicted animal abuser to operate breeding facility at their home.
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October 25, 2011
Missouri Dept. of Agriculture Imposes Crippling Tax on Cash-Strapped Animal Shelters and Rescue Groups
The Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA and Best Friends Animal Society offered mixed reviews of the new animal care standards for large-scale commercial puppy mills recently finalized by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, noting that some of the standards have been strengthened while others have been significantly weakened during the agency’s rulemaking process.
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October 25, 2011
Friends of Finn Gala NYC 2011
Friends of Finn is a dedicated group of New Yorkers committed to stopping the inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills.
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October 21, 2011
USDA Applauded for Permanently Revoking Licenses of Two Infamous Puppy Mill Operators
U.S. Department of Agriculture revokes the federal animal dealer license of two puppy mill operators.
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October 13, 2011
The HSUS Helps Rescue 161 Dogs and Puppies from Montana Puppy Mill
The HSUS' Animal Rescue Team was called in by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and County Attorney to assist in the rescue of 161 malamutes from a puppy mill in Jefferson City, Mont.
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October 8, 2011
The HSUS Applauds Governor Brown’s Enactment of New Animal Protection Reforms
Championed by The Humane Society of the United States and other advocacy organizations, backed by Californians, and supported by overwhelmingly bi-partisan votes in the Legislature, the seven bills signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown this session add to California’s track record as a front-runner in initiating path-breaking animal protection legislation.
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October 5, 2011
Animal Welfare Groups Call on Missouri Department of Agriculture to Abolish “Shelter Adoption Tax”
The HSUS, The ASPCA® and Best Friends Animal Society are calling on the Department of Agriculture to abolish a newly proposed tax on nonprofit animal shelters and rescue organizations in Missouri.
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October 3, 2011
Puppy Mills Petition Surpasses 10,000 Signatures, More than Twice the Number Needed to Assure a White House Response
Less than ten days since its filing, a petition submitted to the White House from The Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA® and the Humane Society Legislative Fund asking President Obama to crack down on puppy mills gathered more than 10,600 signatures – doubling the threshold needed to assure an official response.
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September 21, 2011
Dogs Seized from Vermont Puppy Mill Now Receiving Care at Multiple Vt. and Mass. Shelters
Twelve dogs are now finding refuge at the Second Chance Animal Shelter in East Brookfield, Mass., after being rescued from a suspected puppy mill in Bakersfield, Vt., in July.
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September 15, 2011
Five Pet Store Chains Take ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
Thanks to the efforts of local advocates, 46 pet stores across the nation have recently signed The Humane Society of the United States' Puppy Friendly Pet Stores pledge — committing not to sell puppies, and instead support local animal adoption programs and provide literature that helps customers learn how to locate a responsible dog breeder.
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September 13, 2011
Pet Mills Churn out More Than Puppies
When choosing a pet, think about whether your dollars might be supporting a cruel pet mill.





