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May 16, 2013
Congressional Votes on Farm Bill Bring Good News, Bad News for Animals
The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, in taking up the Farm Bill yesterday, approved an amendment to crackdown on spectators at animal fighting ventures, but also approved a destructive, constitutionally questionable amendment to strip states of their right to protect farm animals and other animals from exploitation and abuse.
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May 15, 2013
Resources for Prosecutors
Resources for prosecutors and attorneys general working on animal cruelty cases
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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 17, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in South Carolina
South Carolinians converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day in Columbia on Wednesday to lobby for animal protection laws.
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April 11, 2013
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced in U.S. Senate to Crack Down on Animal Fighting Spectators
A bipartisan group of Senators has introduced a bill that would outlaw spectators’ willful attendance at organized animal fights and impose additional penalties for bringing a minor to an animal fight. U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Mark Kirk, R-Ill., Maria Cantwell, D-Wa., and David Vitter R-La., have introduced S. 666, the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act.
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April 10, 2013
Rep. Jared Moskowitz joins advocates in support of animal cruelty bill
Florida residents converged on the state capitol Wednesday to lobby for better animal welfare laws. Humane Lobby Day is sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States, GREY2K USA and the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®).
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April 10, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvanians concerned about animal welfare converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day in Harrisburg on Tuesday to lobby for better laws to protect pets, exotic animals and wildlife.
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March 26, 2013
Animal Advocates Lobby at Tennessee Capitol for Stronger Animal Fighting Penalties
Tennessee residents concerned about animal welfare converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day.
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March 8, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Carson City
Nevadans concerned about animal welfare converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day to meet with lawmakers and lobby for better animal protection laws.
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March 4, 2013
The HSUS Applauds Cleveland Authorities for Taking Action to Crack Down on Alleged Cockfighting Operation
Karen Minton, Ohio state director for The Humane Society of the United States, issued the following statement in response to a large cockfighting raid in Cleveland Saturday:
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February 7, 2013
Poll Shows Utah Voters Strongly Favor Tougher Penalties for Illegal Cockfighting by Nearly 5-to-1 Margin
A strong majority of Utah voters statewide want tougher penalties for cockfighting, with 70 percent in favor of a bill making cockfighting a felony crime, and only 15 percent opposed.
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February 6, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Phoenix
Citizens from across Arizona converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day in Phoenix on Wednesday to lobby for better animal welfare laws to protect pets and to strengthen penalties for convicted animal fighters. Humane Lobby Day is sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®).
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January 23, 2013
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced in Congress to Crack Down on Animal Fighting Spectators
The Humane Society of the United States applauds U.S. Reps. Tom Marino, R-Pa., James McGovern, D-Mass., John Campbell, R-Calif., and Jim Moran, D-Va., for introducing H.R. 366, the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, a bill that would outlaw spectators’ willful attendance at organized animal fights and impose additional penalties for bringing a minor.
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January 22, 2013
The HSUS Commends Hawkins County Sheriff’s Department For Raid of Large Cockfighting Operation
Statement from State Director for Tennessee, Leighann McCollum, regarding the raid of a large cockfighting operation in Hawkins County
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January 15, 2013
The HSUS Releases Annual Ranking of State Animal Protection Laws
The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, has released its fourth annual “Humane State Ranking” report, a comprehensive analysis of animal protection laws in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The HSUS graded states on the strength of a wide range of animal protection laws, including public policies dealing with animal cruelty and fighting, pets, wildlife, equines, animals in research, and farm animals.
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December 4, 2012
The HSUS Applauds U.S. Senate for Cracking Down on Animal Fighting Spectators
The HSUS applauded the U.S. Senate for approving S. 1947, the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, by a voice vote. The bipartisan legislation closes loopholes in the federal animal fighting law related to attendance at dogfights and cockfights.
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November 28, 2012
HSI and His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama Call for Kindness to Animals, Marking the Launch of New Affiliate Organization in India
Humane Society International announced the official launch of its office in India at an event in Mumbai featuring His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who spoke movingly about compassion for animals and the responsibility that all of us have to act with intentionality in protecting them from human-caused cruelty.
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November 27, 2012
The HSUS and Michigan Humane Society Applaud Michigan House of Representatives for Passage of Three Strong Animal Fighting Laws
The Humane Society of the United States and the Michigan Humane Society praised the Michigan House of Representatives for passing a package of bills that provide a range of solutions for communities plagued by illegal animal fighting.
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November 2, 2012
Animal Rescue Team Staff
Meet our team of rescue experts who stand ready to help animals.
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October 17, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Encourages Enforcement of New Law to Combat Animal Fighting
Animal welfare groups are encouraging the enforcement of a significant animal protection bill that has officially become law in New York State. The bill, S.6774a/ A.9552a, prohibits the possession, use and trafficking of animal fighting paraphernalia with the intention to violate New York’s animal fighting laws.
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October 8, 2012
The HSUS Commends U.S. Supreme Court for Denying Cockfighters’ Petition to Review Constitutionality of Animal Fighting Law
The Humane Society of the United States lauded the U.S. Supreme Court for refusing to hear a challenge by cockfighters to critically important animal fighting provisions of the federal Animal Welfare Act.
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August 29, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Termination of Honolulu Contract with Self-professed Cockfighters
The HSUS welcomes the decision by the city and county of Honolulu to terminate the city’s rooster control contract with self-professed cockfighters who have held the contract at an annual $60,000 cost to taxpayers.
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August 17, 2012
A Month of Rescued Animals
See images highlighting the Animal Rescue Team's recent work.
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August 8, 2012
Suspected Pennsylvania Cockfighting Operation Raided
The HSUS’ Animal Rescue Team helped the Pennsylvania State Police and Washington County County Animal Response Team in a raid on a suspected cockfighting operation in Daisytown, Pa. Authorities seized 92 game fowl.
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July 19, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States and New York State Humane Association Applaud Gov. Cuomo for Signing Animal Protection Bill
The HSUS and the New York Humane Association applaud Gov. Andrew Cuomo for signing legislation to strengthen current state laws to combat animal fighting.
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