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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
Coping with Kitten Season
Kitten season is the time of year when cats give birth, flooding animal shelters and other rescue groups across the nation with homeless litters. See how you can help.
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November 27, 2012
Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet
Spaying or neutering your pet is an important decision for pet owners. As animal lovers who value our pets, it is important to understand the impact of this decision.
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November 2, 2012
Los Angeles Cracks Down on Puppy Mill Outlets
The Humane Society of the United States applauds the Los Angeles City Council for approving an ordinance to place a moratorium on the retail sales of dogs, cats and rabbits obtained from commercial breeders.
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October 30, 2012
It's National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week!
Show your local animal shelter and rescue group some appreciation year-round. Here's how.
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October 25, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Applauds Gov. Tom Corbett for Signing Ban on Gas Chamber Use at Animal Shelters
The Humane Society of the United States applauds Gov. Tom Corbett for signing HB 2630 into law. The law bans the use of carbon monoxide chambers at animal shelters and allows shelter personnel to procure the drugs necessary to euthanize animals in a humane manner.
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October 19, 2012
Off Duty: Public Pit Bull Defender
HSUS staff attorney Gina Tomaselli spends her spare time fostering pit bulls and fighting the discrimination faced by this unfairly maligned breed.
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October 12, 2012
A Good Leash on Life
Like collars, leashes are available in many colors and designs from charming to chic. They are made of a variety of materials ranging from leather and nylon to hemp and metal.
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October 11, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Veterinary Board Decision on Alabama’s Nonprofit Spay/Neuter Clinics
The Humane Society of the United States applauds the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for unanimously voting against a rule that would have resulted in the closure of the state’s nonprofit spay/neuter clinics.
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October 8, 2012
The HSUS Opposes Effort to Shut Down Alabama’s Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinics
The HSUS, on behalf of its 107,000 Alabama members and supporters, submitted comments in opposition to rules proposed by the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners that would prevent animal shelters from providing affordable veterinary care to their animals.
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October 4, 2012
Pit Smitten: Frisbee Dog Defies Stereotypes
"Wallace," a new book by Jim Gorant, tells the story of a nearly-doomed shelter dog who blossomed into a Frisbee champ after being given a second chance. In this interview, Andrew "Roo" Yori tells us why he adopted Wallace and how his dog is changing hearts and minds about breed discrimination.
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October 4, 2012
Groups Offer Tips for National Pet Wellness Month
October is National Pet Wellness Month and the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association and The Humane Society of the United States are reminding pet owners that preventative care is the easiest way to help pets live longer and healthier lives.
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October 3, 2012
The Pets for Life Toolkit Will Show You How to Help Animals in Under-Served Communities
The Pets for Life Outreach Toolkit is designed to guide animal care service providers and other social welfare advocates to develop and implement strategies to effectively deliver critical information and resources to areas where affordable and accessible general pet wellness care has not been made readily available.
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September 25, 2012
The HSUS and PetSmart Charities® Announce Pets for Life Mentorship Grant Recipients
The HSUS and PetSmart Charities® announced that ten local animal care organizations from around the country have been selected to receive the groups’ Pets for Life Mentorship program grant, totaling $452,500 for the groups to provide direct, hands-on community outreach training tailored to help pets and pet owners in under-served neighborhoods.
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September 24, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Pennsylvania Assembly Committee’s Passage of Critical Animal Welfare Legislation
The Humane Society of the United States applauds the Pennsylvania House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee for voting to pass two important animal welfare acts.
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August 30, 2012
Faces of the Animal Protection Movement, Page 5: Alice Utlang Stands Up for Street Dogs
Philippine veterinarian transforms an outdated stray dog control program into a model of humane practices.
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August 22, 2012
P.S. I Love You: Actor Michael Vartan Writes a Love Letter to His Dog
Actor Michael Vartan pens a love letter to the canine star in his life for the new book "A Letter to My Dog: Notes to Our Best Friends."
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August 10, 2012
Concerned about Your Local Shelter?
You can make positive changes at your local shelter using our techniques.
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August 9, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Gov. Patrick for Strengthening Animal Welfare in Massachusetts
The HSUS applauds Gov. Deval Patrick for signing S.2192, “An Act Further Regulating Animal Control,” into law.
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July 12, 2012
Roy Halladay Featured in Humane Society of the United States PSA Promoting Spay/Neuter
The Humane Society of the United States released a new 30-second video public service announcement featuring all-star pitcher Roy Halladay urging pet owners to spay and neuter their pets.
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May 18, 2012
The HSUS Presents Animal Care Expo 2012 in Las Vegas
Presented by The Humane Society of the United States, Animal Care Expo is celebrating its 21st year as the world's largest international education and trade show in the fields of animal care, sheltering and rescue.
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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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March 14, 2012
The HSUS Applauds California Assembly Budget Subcommittee for Rejecting Repeal of Hayden Law
Following testimony from dozens of advocates and representatives of local and national animal protection groups, the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 voted unanimously to reject Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to repeal important sections a 1998 law setting certain requirements for animal shelters commonly known as the “Hayden Law.”
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March 6, 2012
You Can Afford to Have Your Pet Spayed or Neutered
Looking for a low-cost place to have your pet spayed or neutered? We can help.
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February 28, 2012
Spay Day Resolution Passes Virginia General Assembly on World Spay Day
The Humane Society of the United States applauds the Virginia General Assembly for passing House Joint Resolution 143, patroned by Del. David Englin, D-Alexandria, designating Feb. 28 as Spay Day in Virginia.
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