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August 15, 2012
350,000 Voices for Puppy Mill Dogs
The ASPCA, Best Friends Animal Society, The HSUS, HSLF, HSVMA, and a member of the social change platform Change.org together have gathered approximately 350,000 letters and signatures from concerned citizens, the last of which were hand-delivered today to the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in support of the agency’s efforts to regulate unlicensed puppy mills.
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August 6, 2012
Reward Posters Help Stop Puppy Mills Where You Live
Download a print-ready poster and spread the word about The HSUS's reward for tips that lead us to puppy mills.
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August 3, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Brunswick County Officials for Rescue of More Than 140 Dogs from North Carolina Puppy Mill
The HSUS assisted North Carolina authorities with the rescue of more than 140 dogs of at least seven different breeds from deplorable conditions at a puppy mill, which is a large, inhumane breeding facility, in Brunswick County.
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August 1, 2012
Puppy Mill Dog Died Only Days after Purchase
The story of Tanner, a tiny "morkie" puppy who died less than two weeks after purchase, is a cautionary tale for anyone thinking of buying a puppy.
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July 20, 2012
The HSUS Assists in Rescue of Nearly 200 Chihuahuas from Columbia County Property
The HSUS assisted Pennsylvania authorities with the rescue of 185 Chihuahuas and two hound dogs from unsanitary conditions at an unlicensed kennel in Benton, Columbia County.
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July 10, 2012
The HSUS Helps Rescue 74 Dogs from Miss. Puppy Mill
The Humane Society of the United States’ Animal Rescue Team and two area humane organizations helped rescue 74 small-breed dogs from a Wiggins, Miss., property at the request of the Stone County Sheriff’s Office.
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July 9, 2012
AKC Fails to Take a Stand Against Puppy Mills
A new report from The HSUS reveals shocking conditions in AKC-registered dog breeding facilities.
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June 20, 2012
The HSUS Applauds West Virginia Law Enforcement for Investigation of Suspected Puppy Mill
The HSUS praises Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office for investigating a suspected puppy mill, or large-scale, inhumane, commercial breeding facility, and rescuing 132 dogs after HSUS investigators supplied information about mistreatment of animals at the residence.
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June 14, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Delivers More Than 60,000 Letters in Support of Proposed Rule to Regulate Internet Puppy Mills
The HSUS, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, hand-delivered more than 60,000 letters from its members and supporters to the United States Department of Agriculture in support of a proposed rule designed to crack down on Internet puppy mills.
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June 13, 2012
Animal Advocates Lobby North Carolina Lawmakers on Animal Protection Legislation
Animal welfare groups and citizens participated in North Carolina State Humane Lobby Day 2012, meeting with lawmakers at the state capitol and urging them to enact stronger laws to protect all animals within the state.
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June 8, 2012
How to Find a Responsible Dog Breeder
The first step on the road to pet ownership is to ask yourself some tough questions: Why do you want a puppy? Can you afford one? Are you prepared to take care of a dog every day for his entire life?
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May 31, 2012
Dozens of Former Customers Join Consumer Lawsuit Against Nation’s Largest Online Dog Seller
Fifty former customers of online puppy seller Purebred Breeders LLC have joined a lawsuit against the company alleging that they were misled into buying sick or injured dogs.
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May 30, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Assists in Rescue of 34 Dogs from North Carolina Puppy Mill
The Humane Society of the United States’ Animal Rescue Team was called in by the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office to assist in the rescue of 34 dogs from a Wilson, N.C., property where Maltese dogs were being bred and sold.
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May 21, 2012
Videos Show Why Puppy Mills Stink
Drawing from many inspiring entries, The HSUS announced the winners of the "Why Puppy Mills Stink" video contest.
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May 17, 2012
Humane Care for Dogs is at Stake in Proposed USDA Rule
A proposed USDA rule could close a loophole that has allowed hundreds of puppy mills to operate without federal inspections or oversight. Please help dogs by commenting on the proposal.
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May 10, 2012
The HSUS Applauds USDA For Proposal To Regulate Unlicensed Puppy Mills
The HSUS and the Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and the U.S. Department of Agriculture for issuing a proposed rule designed to close the loophole in the Animal Welfare Act regulations that has allowed thousands of large-scale commercial puppy mills to operate without federal inspections or oversight, particularly operations that sell over the Internet.
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May 10, 2012
Amanda Hearst, HSUS CEO Wayne Pacelle, and the ASPCA Join Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal In Calling for Legislative Crack Down on New York Puppy Mills
The HSUS, along with Assembly Member Linda B. Rosenthal, D-Manhattan, the ASPCA, and Friends of Finn members Amanda Hearst and Georgina Bloomberg, announced the introduction of a new bill, A.10150, in the New York legislature that will strengthen standards of care for dogs in large-scale, commercial breeding facilities, commonly known as puppy mills.
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May 8, 2012
The HSUS Launches Puppy Mill Reward Offer During 2012 Puppy Mill Action Week
As Mother’s Day approaches, The Humane Society of the United States asks supporters from around the globe to remember the mother dogs suffering in puppy mills, spending their lives in cramped wire cages, often with barely enough food and water to stay alive as they churn out puppies for sale at pet stores and online.
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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
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 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 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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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.
