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January 3, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Announces ACE Documentary Grant Winners
This year's HSUS Animal Content in Entertainment documentary grant shines sight on Thailand's “shadow trade” in dogs.
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December 28, 2012
The HSUS Disappointed by Michigan Wolf Hunting Bill Signing
The HSUS expressed its disappointment over Gov. Snyder's signing of legislation that designates the wolf as a game species and authorizes the Natural Resources Commission to establish a wolf hunting season.
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December 27, 2012
Wayne's Blog: Our Biggest Animal Stories of 2012
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle reveals The HSUS' list of top animal stories covered by the news media in 2012.
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December 24, 2012
Nine Charged with Animal Cruelty at Wyoming Pig Farm following The Humane Society of the United States’ Undercover Investigation
The HSUS applauds the Wyoming Livestock Board and the Platte County Attorney's Office for charging nine employees, including two managers, at Wheatland, Wyo.-based Wyoming Premium Farms with cruelty to animals following an HSUS undercover investigation.
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December 21, 2012
Wayne's Blog: NIH to Release 100+ Chimps from Research Lab to Sanctuary
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle writes about the 100+ chimpanzees at New Iberia Research Center who will finally find peace at Chimp Haven, Inc. sanctuary.
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December 21, 2012
2012 ACE Documentary Grant Winners
"Shadow Trade," an investigation into Thai dog trafficking, wins The HSUS's 2012 ACE Documentary Film Grant. "Horsepower," the runner-up, touches on a variety of equine issues.
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December 20, 2012
Arby’s to Eliminate Controversial Pig Cages from Supply Chain
The HSUS applauds Atlanta-based Arby’s for its new policy to eliminate controversial gestation crates from its pork supply chain.
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December 20, 2012
Winners of the 2012 Animals and Society Course Awards Announced
The Humane Society of the United States and the Animals and Society Institute are pleased to announce the winners of the 14th annual Animals and Society Course Awards. Judges selected courses at Washington and Lee University, the University of Washington and Sweden’s Lund University to receive the awards, which recognize college and university classes that explore the relationships between animals and people.
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December 20, 2012
Lewis & Clark Humane Society, The HSUS and Prosecuting Attorney Respond to Sentencing of Convicted Animal Abuser
Lewis & Clark Humane Society, The Humane Society of the United States and Jefferson County attorney Matthew Johnson issued the following statements in response to the sentence of Mike Chilinski, who was convicted of animal cruelty due to inhumane conditions at his puppy mill.
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December 20, 2012
Federal Court Upholds New Ohio Exotic Pet Law
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division issued a verdict today upholding Ohio’s new and much needed regulations on the possession of dangerous wild animals as pets.
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December 20, 2012
HSI/Canada Celebrates Canadian Transportation Agency Decision Confirming Air Canada’s Right to Refuse Shipments of Primates for Research
Humane Society International/Canada, Animal Alliance of Canada and Justice for Animals welcome a ruling by the Canadian Transportation Agency, confirming the right of Air Canada to refuse the live shipment of primates destined for laboratories, where they would be for toxicity testing, research or other harmful laboratory experiments.
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December 20, 2012
History of The Genesis Awards Benefit Gala
In 1986, The Genesis Awards event was launched by animal advocate and actress Gretchen Wyler, under the aegis of The Fund For Animals. Now presented by The HSUS, the Genesis Awards Benefit Gala is held annually in Beverly Hills, California at a star-studded ceremony drawing representatives from the media, entertainment industry, social, business and humane communities.
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December 20, 2012
The Genesis Awards Benefit Gala
The Genesis Awards Benefit Gala, produced by the Hollywood Outreach program of The HSUS, honors individuals in the major media and beyond who have inspired change for animals.
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December 19, 2012
Kind News Story: Maryland Kid Gives Award Money to Good Causes
When Allie Peterson got to keep all the coins thrown in a mall fountain for a month, she decided other people and animals needed it more. Inspired by both her grandmother and her pets at home, she donated the money to nonprofit organizations to help others in need. From the Dec. 2012/Jan. 2013 issue of Kind News, our magazine for kids.
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December 19, 2012
The HSUS Offers Reward in Intentional Trapping of Hebron, Ind., Dog
The Humane Society of the United States 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 killing a Northwest Indiana dog named Pearl. The chained dog stepped into a trap that was intentionally set in close proximity to her temporary post, according to police.
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December 19, 2012
The HSUS and Whale and Dolphin Conservation Call on Federal Agency to Take Action to Protect Right Whales
In the wake of the death of an entangled right whale in waters off the northeastern coast of Florida, The Humane Society of the United States and Whale and Dolphin Conservation urge the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to take several key actions that will better protect right whales.
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December 19, 2012
The HSUS and Local Animal Shelters Ask Missouri Supreme Court to Block Crippling New Animal Adoption Tax
The Humane Society of the United States, the Dogwood Animal Shelter in Osage Beach, Mo., and Stray Rescue of St. Louis, have asked the Missouri Supreme Court to block a crippling new government tax on non-profit animal shelters and rescue groups in Missouri.
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December 19, 2012
Environmental and Animal Protection Groups Welcome Decision to End Harmful “No-Otter” Zone
Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) published its final decision to end southern California’s “no-otter” zone.
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December 19, 2012
Kind News Feature: The Real Deal About Pigs
What do you know about pigs? They are often thought of as dirty animals. Not true! Pigs are actually very clean and intelligent—probably even smarter than dogs! Read more from the Dec. 2012/Jan. 2013 issue of Kind News, our magazine for kids.
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December 19, 2012
Kind News Story: Rescued Daisy Now a Therapy Horse
Rescued from neglect, Daisy is now a "therapy horse," helping people with disabilities learn how to ride, walk, and even talk. From the Dec. 2012/Jan. 2013 issue of Kind News, our magazine for kids.
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