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August 27, 2011
Six Years After Katrina, HSUS Highly Active in Gulf Coast States
On the sixth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we reflect on how the disaster created immeasurable animal suffering—as well as unprecedented opportunities to improve animal welfare.
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August 26, 2011
Rescued Florida Cats Find Homes
Video and Twitter updates from a huge cat adoption event in Gainesville, Florida, where 550 cats rescued from a hoarder are meowing for loving homes.
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August 26, 2011
As Irene Approaches, the Cape Widlife Center Battens Down Hatches
As they ready for hurricane Irene, the Cape Wildlife Center staff urge you to plan ahead and to practice personal safety when rescuing wildlife during storms.
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August 17, 2011
Local Groups and The HSUS Hold Adoption Event for Cats Rescued from Alachua County
The HSUS is working with Alachua County Animal Services, PetSmart Charities©, the Alachua Humane Society and The Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida to hold an adoption event for hundreds of cats rescued in June from a local hoarding situation.
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July 27, 2011
The HSUS Helps Rescue 54 Dogs from Vermont Puppy Mill
The HSUS' Animal Rescue Team was called in Tuesday by the Vermont State Police to assist in the rescue of 54 dogs from a Bakersfield, Vt. property.
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July 27, 2011
Montana Oil Spill Spares Most Animals—So Far
The HSUS is offering animal rescue and logistical support for the oil spill along the Yellowstone River.
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July 22, 2011
Teamwork by Humane Groups Pays Off for Nearly 90 Rescued Animals
Dogs trapped in misery on a rural North Carolina puppy mill have been spared and given care and a temporary home at the Norfolk SPCA. Eighty dogs, plus five cats and four rabbits, were rescued on Thursday near Hertford, N.C., after law enforcement officials called The HSUS and asked for help.
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July 21, 2011
The HSUS Assists with Rescue of Approximately 90 Animals from North Carolina Puppy Mill
The HSUS' Animal Rescue Team was called in by District Attorney Frank Parrish to assist in the rescue of approximately 80 dogs, five cats and four rabbits from a rural property near Hertford, N.C.
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July 15, 2011
The HSUS Assists in Yellowstone Oil Spill Response
The HSUS is working with Exxon Mobil, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and International Bird Rescue to assist in the cleanup of the Yellowstone River oil spill.
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June 30, 2011
Minot, N.D.: River Floods the City; Animals Flood the Shelter
The HSUS is in Minot, N.D., helping the Souris Valley Animal Shelter care for more than 500 animals after the Souris River flooded.
