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March 16, 2010
Poll Shows Canadians Support Banning Trade of Polar Bear Parts
A poll conducted by the Environics Research Group shows 82% of Canadians support banning the commercial trade in polar bear parts on the international market under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
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March 16, 2010
Experts Critical of Proposed California Bear Hunt Changes
A leading environmental attorney and wildlife biologist filed comments with the California Fish and Game Commission citing serious concerns with state proposals to expand bear hunting. They said the California Department of Fish and Game’s plans to increase hunting are unscientific and do not meet appropriate legal requirements.
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March 15, 2010
Dogs of Valor Winners Announced
The HSUS, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, is pleased to announce that Kenai, a Bernese mountain dog mix from Erie, Colo., is the Valor Dog of the Year. The awards celebrate the human-animal bond by honoring dogs who have exhibited an extraordinary sense of courage or resolve by heroically helping a person in need.
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March 15, 2010
Retailers Settle Fur Lawsuit
Bloomingdale's and Macy's made a settlement in The HSUS' lawsuit about misleading fur labeling and advertising
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March 15, 2010
Canadian Gov't. Increases 2010 Seal Slaughter Quota by 50,000
HSI condemns the irresponsible harp seal quota set by the Canadian government for 2010. Canada will allow seal hunters to slaughter 388,200 harp, grey and hooded seals this year, an increase of 50,000 from 2009.
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March 13, 2010
Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic to Promote Spay/Neuter Efforts in New Orleans
The HSUS and the New Orleans Dream Center are providing free rabies vaccines for cats and dogs on Saturday. This event is part of the Health REACH program supported by the Church of the King, and also promotes the Louisiana SPCA’s low cost spay/neuter clinic that will open in April.
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March 12, 2010
Reward Offered in Bald Eagle Killing near Spokane
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing a bald eagle in Ford, Wash.
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March 12, 2010
The HSUS Highlights Animal Research Violations at University of Minnesota
The HSUS has obtained government reports showing that the University of Minnesota has violated federal standards of care for animals in laboratories.
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March 12, 2010
The HSUS Welcomes Proposed Federal Rule on Constrictor Snakes
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS, issued a statement in response to the Fish and Wildlife Service’s publication of a proposed rule to list nine species of large constrictor snakes as “injurious.”
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March 12, 2010
HSI Urges Nations to Protect Wildlife from International Trade
At the meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, HSI urges nations to support proposals to increase or retain protection for species threatened by international commercial trade.
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March 11, 2010
The HSUS Commends Officials for Charges Filed in Nev. Wild Horse Killings
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust commends the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada and law enforcement officials for their efforts to apprehend and charge two suspects for killing six federally protected wild horses found in northern Washoe County, Nev.
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March 10, 2010
HSI Assists Animals Affected by Chile Earthquake
HSI is supporting a response team of the RIMA Foundation, one of its Chilean partner groups, to assess animal needs in the wake of the Feb. 27 earthquake.
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March 10, 2010
Vermonters Gather at Capitol to Lobby for Animal Protection
Animal welfare advocates from across Vermont are joining The HSUS for Humane Lobby Day in Montpelier on Wednesday.
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March 9, 2010
The HSUS Joins Shark-Free Marinas to Reduce Killing of Sharks
The HSUS has teamed up with Shark-Free Marinas in a campaign to significantly reduce worldwide shark mortality.
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March 9, 2010
HSI, Senator Harb Call for Cancellation of 2010 Commercial Seal Slaughter
Senator Mac Harb and Humane Society International/Canada are calling for the cancellation of the 2010 commercial seal hunt.
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March 9, 2010
Iowa Gov. Culver Signs Bill to Combat Puppy Mills
The HSUS applauds Gov. Chet Culver and the Iowa legislature for enacting a bill to broaden state oversight of large-scale puppy producing operations, known as puppy mills.
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March 9, 2010
The HSUS Announces Dogs of Valor Award Finalists
The HSUS is pleased to announce the top 10 finalists in the HSUS’ third annual Dogs of Valor Awards.
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March 9, 2010
The HSUS Helps Rescue 100-Plus Allegedly Neglected Dogs and Cats
The HSUS and the Mississippi Animal Rescue League assisted the Kemper County Sheriff’s Department in the seizure of more than 100 dogs and several cats who were found living in deplorable conditions in Preston, Miss.
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March 6, 2010
90 Dogs Rescued from NJ Puppy Mill
Ninety dogs have a new lease on life after the New Jersey SPCA, The HSUS, Cumberland County SPCA and Gloucester County Animal Control/Animal Shelter removed them from a puppy mill operation in Upper Pittsgrove Township.
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March 6, 2010
The HSUS, Grainger County Humane Society Rescue Cats
The HSUS and the Grainger County Humane Society rescued 120 cats from a Tennessee home after an accident left their owner unable to care for the animals.
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