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October 17, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Encourages Enforcement of New Law to Combat Animal Fighting
Animal welfare groups are encouraging the enforcement of a significant animal protection bill that has officially become law in New York State. The bill, S.6774a/ A.9552a, prohibits the possession, use and trafficking of animal fighting paraphernalia with the intention to violate New York’s animal fighting laws.
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October 16, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward for Information in Northstar Attack
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for using an accelerant to set a horse on fire in Crawford County, Pa.
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October 15, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Files Notice of Suit to Restore Federal Protection for Great Lakes Wolves
On the day of the first public wolf hunting and trapping season in the Great Lakes region in more than 40 years, The Humane Society of the United States and The Fund for Animals served notice that they will file suit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore federal protections for Great Lakes wolves under the Endangered Species Act.
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October 12, 2012
HSUS Statement on Tyson Foods’ Animal Welfare Announcement
In response to Tyson Foods’ announcement today that it will launch a new animal welfare audit program for its supply chain, The HSUS president and CEO, Wayne Pacelle, released the following statement
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October 11, 2012
The Cheesecake Factory to Eliminate Controversial Pig Cages from Pork Supply Chain
The HSUS applauded The Cheesecake Factory for joining a list of more than 30 major food companies that have announced they will eliminate controversial gestation crates from their pork supply chains.
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October 11, 2012
Jillian Michaels, Emmylou Harris, Georgina Bloomberg Urge Support for Federal Legislation to Protect Horses from Abuse
Jillian Michaels, Emmylou Harris, Georgina Bloomberg and a cast of noted horse-loving celebrities and horse industry professionals have thrown their support behind recently introduced federal legislation, H.R. 6388, the Horse Protection Act Amendments of 2012.
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October 11, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Issues Statement on Deadly Disease Discovered in Pennsylvania Deer
The Humane Society of the United States issued a statement in response to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s report that a captive white-tailed deer has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease – a fatal, incurable disease that affects deer, elk and other cervids.
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October 11, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Veterinary Board Decision on Alabama’s Nonprofit Spay/Neuter Clinics
The Humane Society of the United States applauds the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for unanimously voting against a rule that would have resulted in the closure of the state’s nonprofit spay/neuter clinics.
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October 10, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Conducts Workshops to Help Glendale Live with Coyotes and Other Wildlife
The Humane Society of the United States, in collaboration with the Pasadena Humane Society, held two workshops for Glendale residents Oct. 8-9 to explain successful techniques for humanely resolving conflicts with coyotes and other wildlife.
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October 9, 2012
New Jersey Senator Urges Voters to Support Bill Banning Extreme Confinement of Pigs
The Humane Society of the United States and New Jersey Sen. Raymond J. Lesniak are reaching out to New Jersey citizens with a recorded video message in support of S.1921/A.3250, a bill to phase out gestation crates on factory farms and require that breeding pigs have sufficient space to turn around.
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October 9, 2012
Audubon Society Of Portland, The HSUS And HSWLT Post Reward in Illegal Leg Hold Trap Case
Audubon Society of Portland, The Humane Society of the United States, and the Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust have posted a reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for setting an illegal leg hold trap in Beaverton.
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October 8, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Endorses Proposition 30 in California
The Humane Society of the United States announced its support for Proposition 30, The Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act, which is critical for providing support to law enforcement to adequately combat poaching, animal cruelty and other crimes in California.
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October 8, 2012
“Survivor” Winner Jenna Morasca Promotes Disaster Preparedness for The Humane Society of the United States
On “Survivor: Amazon,” Jenna Morasca became the youngest woman ever to win the reality show’s top prize. Now Morasca is working with The Humane Society of the United States to help animals be survivors, too.
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October 8, 2012
The HSUS Commends U.S. Supreme Court for Denying Cockfighters’ Petition to Review Constitutionality of Animal Fighting Law
The Humane Society of the United States lauded the U.S. Supreme Court for refusing to hear a challenge by cockfighters to critically important animal fighting provisions of the federal Animal Welfare Act.
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October 8, 2012
The HSUS Opposes Effort to Shut Down Alabama’s Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinics
The HSUS, on behalf of its 107,000 Alabama members and supporters, submitted comments in opposition to rules proposed by the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners that would prevent animal shelters from providing affordable veterinary care to their animals.
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October 5, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Joe’s PET DEPOT for Helping Adoptable Dogs and Cats
With support from The Humane Society of the United States, Joe Seneshale, owner of Joe’s PET DEPOT, will no longer sell puppies at his stores, and has converted to a humane business model of selling pet supplies and making available homeless dogs and cats from local animal shelters.
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October 5, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Praises Museum Restaurant’s Decision to Keep Horsemeat off the Menu
Brian Shapiro, New York state director for The Humane Society of the United States, issued the following statement in response to news that the owners of M. Wells Dinette will not feature horsemeat on the menu at their restaurant in the Museum of Modern Art’s PS1 gallery:
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October 4, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward in Lisbon, Ohio, Animal Cruelty Case
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for burning a calf alive.
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October 4, 2012
Bruegger’s Bagels Eliminating Controversial Pig Cages from Supply Chain
The Humane Society of the United States applauds Bruegger’s Bagels for its work to eliminate controversial gestation crates—cages used to confine breeding pigs—from its pork supply chain, becoming the latest in a growing list of major food companies to address this issue.
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October 4, 2012
Groups Offer Tips for National Pet Wellness Month
October is National Pet Wellness Month and the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association and The Humane Society of the United States are reminding pet owners that preventative care is the easiest way to help pets live longer and healthier lives.
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