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January 22, 2013
Marriott International Enhances Commitments to Animal Welfare in Food Supply Chain
Marriott International announces it will eliminate gestation crates and require all eggs and egg products to come from cage-free hens in its food supply chain
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January 18, 2013
The HSUS Forms New Responsible Horse Breeders Council
The Humane Society of the United States is forming a Responsible Horse Breeders Council composed of horse breeders around the country who are dedicated to improving horse welfare.
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January 17, 2013
The HSUS Urges Legislature to Pass Bill Addressing Impacts of Maryland “Pit Bull” Ruling
The Humane Society of the United States urges the Maryland General Assembly to swiftly pass legislation addressing the impacts of a controversial court ruling declaring that pit bull dogs are “inherently dangerous.”
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January 17, 2013
The Homes for Horses Coalition Announces New Coordinator
The Homes for Horses Coalition, a resource and representative voice of the nation’s horse rescue and sanctuary community, announced the appointment of Cindy Gendron as the program’s new coordinator.
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January 16, 2013
Animal Protection Groups Applaud Introduction of Legislation to Stop New Fox Pen Enclosures in Virginia
The Humane Society of the United States and The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® applaud Sen. David Marsden, D-Burke, for introducing legislation to end staged competitions within fox pens and place a moratorium on new enclosures.
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January 15, 2013
The HSUS Urges Wyoming Legislature to Oppose Harmful Whistleblower Suppression Bill
The Humane Society of the United States is urging the Wyoming Legislature to oppose anti-whistleblower legislation introduced by State Rep. Sue Wallis, R-52.
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January 15, 2013
The HSUS Offers Reward in Palm Beach County, Fla., Animal Cruelty Case
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 burning a dog tethered to a fence in Riviera Beach, Fla.
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January 15, 2013
The HSUS Releases Annual Ranking of State Animal Protection Laws
The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, has released its fourth annual “Humane State Ranking” report, a comprehensive analysis of animal protection laws in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The HSUS graded states on the strength of a wide range of animal protection laws, including public policies dealing with animal cruelty and fighting, pets, wildlife, equines, animals in research, and farm animals.
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January 14, 2013
Animal Protection Groups Urge New Hampshire House Environment and Agriculture Committee to Oppose Harmful Ag-Gag Bill
The Humane Society of the United States, Farm Sanctuary, Mercy For Animals, Compassion Over Killing, the Animal Legal Defense Fund and The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are urging the New Hampshire House Environment and Agriculture Committee to oppose HB110, a bill that seeks to prevent whistleblowers from exposing the mistreatment of animals on industrial farms.
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January 11, 2013
Williams Sausage Company to Eliminate Controversial Pig Cages from Supply Chain
The Humane Society of the United States applauds Union City, Tenn.-based Williams Sausage Company for its policy to eliminate controversial gestation crates from its pork supply chain.
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January 9, 2013
Gilead Sciences, Inc. Praised for Commitment on Chimpanzee Research
The Humane Society of the United States applauds Gilead Sciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Foster City, Calif., for agreeing to not use chimpanzees for research and development.
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January 8, 2013
Woody Harrelson Joins The HSUS in Calling for a Fur-Free 2013
Woody Harrelson, two-time Academy Award-nominated actor, has taken on a new role as narrator of a thought-provoking new video produced by The Humane Society of the United States to promote its campaign to end the use of animal fur in fashion.
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January 7, 2013
New Jersey Veterinarians Call for End to Inhumane Gestation Crate Confinement of Breeding Pigs
One hundred New Jersey veterinarians have joined the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association in calling for an end to the use of controversial gestation crates—small, metal cages used to confine breeding pigs.
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January 4, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward in Sacramento, Calif., Puppy Cruelty Case
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 burning a dog alive in Sacramento, Calif.
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January 4, 2013
Groups Praise Federal Court’s Ruling to Uphold California Law Banning Shark Fins
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation and the Asian Pacific Ocean Harmony Alliance join The Humane Society of the United States in applauding a San Francisco federal court’s ruling to uphold legislation prohibiting the sale, trade and possession of shark fins in California.
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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 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 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
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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