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December 19, 2011
Sweet as Honey: With TLC from Casa Del Toro, Former Fighting Dogs Bloom
Neglected fight-bust dogs bloom under Casa Del Toro's care.
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December 6, 2011
U.S. Senate Bill Introduced to Crack Down on Animal Fighting Spectators
The HSUS and Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud four U.S. Senators for today introducing the bipartisan Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act of 2011, which would prohibit knowing attendance at organized animal fights and impose additional penalties for causing a minor to attend such events.
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November 7, 2011
The HSUS Assists Sullivan County (Tenn.) Sheriff’s Department in Dogfighting Investigation
The Humane Society of the United States worked closely with the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department in the investigation and raid of an alleged dogfighting operation in Kingsport, Tenn.
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October 20, 2011
What Is Pets for Life?
The HSUS's Pets for For Life community-outreach program uses innovative strategies to help pets and people by bringing pet-care information, resources, or veterinary and related services to under-served areas.
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October 20, 2011
Protecting the Underdog: Hello Bully Helps Rescue 200 Ohio Pit Bulls
Dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to rehabilitate pit bulls rescued from the fighting pit.
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October 20, 2011
An Interview with Bones Star Emily Deschanel
"Bones" star Emily Deschanel uses her celebrity to draw attention to issues close to her heart.
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October 11, 2011
Reward Offered in Flint, Mich., Dogfighting Case
The HSUS 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 abandoning a suspected fighting dog in Flint, Mich., on Sept. 30.
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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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September 13, 2011
Tougher Animal Fighting Law Takes Effect as The HSUS Conducts Training at N.Y. State Sheriffs’ Association Conference
In New York, anyone who knowingly attends a dogfight or cockfight will now be charged with a misdemeanor crime punishable by up to three months in prison and a $500 fine. A second offense will carry up to a year in prison and a $1,000 fine.
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September 7, 2011
The HSUS and Michigan Humane Society Applaud Michigan Senate for Unanimous Passage of Three Strong Animal Fighting Laws
The Humane Society of the United States and the Michigan Humane Society praised the Michigan Senate for unanimously passing a package of bills that provide a range of solutions for communities plagued by illegal animal fighting.
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September 2, 2011
Dogfighting Public Service Announcements
The HSUS's public service announcements about dogfighting
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August 5, 2011
Second Suspected Dogfighting Operation Raided in Jones County, N.C., 30 Dogs Rescued
Following a tip from an earlier suspected dogfighting raid in Pamlico County, The HSUS assisted the nearby Jones County Sheriff’s Office in the raid of a second alleged dogfighting operation in Pollocksville, N.C.
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August 4, 2011
Suspected Dogfighting Operation Raided in Pamlico County, N.C., 17 Dogs Rescued
Seventeen dogs were rescued when law enforcement raided an alleged dogfighting operation near New Bern, N.C. after a three-year investigation by Pamlico County Sheriff's Office.
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July 21, 2011
Reward Offered in Lansing, Mich., Abandonment of Suspected Fighting Dog
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information about the abandoning of a suspected fighting dog in Lansing, Mich.
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July 19, 2011
Michael Vick and The HSUS Call on Feds to Crack Down on Animal Fighting Spectators
Michael Vick joins The Humane Society of the United States in support of federal legislation to crack down on animal fighting spectators
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July 12, 2011
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced in Congress to Crack Down on Animal Fighting Spectators
The HSUS and Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud U.S. Reps. Tom Marino, R-Pa., and Betty Sutton, D-Ohio, for introducing bipartisan federal legislation, H.R. 2492, that would prohibit knowing attendance at organized animal fights and impose additional penalties for causing a minor to attend such events.
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July 7, 2011
20 Fighting Dogs Rescued in Indiana
Experts from The HSUS' Animal Rescue Team assisted the Lake County sheriff’s department and Lake County Animal Control in a Gary, Indiana dogfighting raid resulting in four arrests and the seizure of 20 dogs and dogfighting paraphernalia.
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June 21, 2011
The HSUS Praises New York Legislature for Cracking Down on Dogfighting and Cockfighting
The HSUS commends the New York Legislature for passing a bill to strengthen the current state laws against animal fighting.
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June 20, 2011
HSUS Puppy Mill and Animal Fighting Rewards
People who report a potentially illegal puppy mill or animal fighting operation may receive a $5,000 reward.
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June 6, 2011
The HSUS Applauds Passage of Alabama Dogfighting Bill, Urges Governor Bentley To Sign Into Law
The HSUS commends the Alabama Legislature for passing HB115, sponsored by Rep. Jamie Ison, R – Mobile, to strengthen Alabama’s current laws to combat illegal dogfighting.
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June 2, 2011
Ohio Man Charged with Felony Dogfighting
A Grand Jury has charged an Ohio man with three counts of felony dogfighting after a nine-month investigation and joint legal action by the Jefferson County Humane Society and The HSUS.
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June 1, 2011
The HSUS Praises New York Senate for Cracking Down on Dogfighting and Cockfighting
The HSUS commends the New York state Senate for passing S. 3237, a bill that will close loopholes in the current animal fighting law.
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May 19, 2011
Expo 2011: Celebrating 20 Years of Progress
Expo 2011 celebrated 20 years of progress in animal care and marked the retirement of HSUS Vice President for Companion Animals John Snyder.
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May 19, 2011
The HSUS Recognized With 2011 Telly Award for Outstanding Dogfighting Video
The Humane Society of the United States is proud to receive a 2011 People’s Choice Telly Award for the video “Stallone: The Face of Dogfighting.”
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May 17, 2011
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