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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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July 25, 2012
Animal Rescue Team Provides Emergency Hay for Horses
The HSUS's Animal Rescue Team continues to monitor and provide food for horses in Montana and Utah whose grazing lands were destroyed by wildfires.
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July 11, 2012
Keep Pets Safe in the Heat
How to keep pets safe if the power goes out.
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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 6, 2012
Fast-Moving Fire in Idaho Catches Pet Owners Short
A ferocious fire in Idaho left little time for pet owners to prepare before fleeing. The HSUS is helping local shelters and the animals left behind.
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July 5, 2012
Wayne's Blog: Helping Animals Affected by Wildfires and Severe Weather
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses how the organization is helping animals affected by the spate of wildfires in the West and its implications for animal welfare globally.
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July 3, 2012
Hay for Horses Out West, Heat in the Mid-Atlantic
The HSUS's Animal Rescue Team is carrying tons of hay to horses in Montana left without food by wildfires, and is providing financial help to a Maryland shelter during a power outage.
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July 2, 2012
Fire and Heat Threaten Animals in Western and Eastern States
As firefighters struggle to contain wildfires in Colorado, Montana, and Utah, The HSUS brings pet food and checks on animals left behind. In the Atlantic states, severe storms knocked out power and our Animal Rescue Team stands ready with help and advice.
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June 28, 2012
Wildfires in Colorado, Utah, Montana
Fires in Colorado have consumed 181,426 acres and almost 35,000 residents have evacuated. Utah and Montana also face wildfires. The HSUS reminds pet owners to take their pets with them if facing evacuation.
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June 20, 2012
The HSUS Helps Rescue 33 Dogs from Cruel Conditions in Tenn.
The HSUS’ Animal Rescue Team was called in by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department and Cumberland County Animal Control to assist in the rescue of 30 dogs from the home of a Crossville, Tenn., couple, where the animals were being kept in inhumane conditions.
