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April 24, 2013
Animal Advocates Lobby Connecticut Lawmakers to Support Animal Welfare Legislation
)--Connecticut residents participating in Humane Lobby Day met with lawmakers to advocate for several bills that would improve the welfare of animals in the state. Participants lobbied in support of H.B. 6317, which ban the inhumane confinement of breeding pigs in gestation crates, and H.B. 5027, which requires minimum standards of care for dogs in large-scale puppy mills and prevents the sale of dogs from breeding operations that do not meet those standards.
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April 10, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvanians concerned about animal welfare converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day in Harrisburg on Tuesday to lobby for better laws to protect pets, exotic animals and wildlife.
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September 25, 2012
The HSUS and PetSmart Charities® Announce Pets for Life Mentorship Grant Recipients
The HSUS and PetSmart Charities® announced that ten local animal care organizations from around the country have been selected to receive the groups’ Pets for Life Mentorship program grant, totaling $452,500 for the groups to provide direct, hands-on community outreach training tailored to help pets and pet owners in under-served neighborhoods.
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April 24, 2012
Animal Advocates Gather at Delaware Capitol to Lobby for Animal Protection
Citizens from across Delaware participating in Humane Lobby Day 2012 met with lawmakers at the Capitol to urge them to pass legislation that will significantly impact animals.
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July 15, 2011
For Pet Owners: Weekend Throwback
A video from our vaults shows that styles may change, but the basics of being a responsible pet owner are timeless.
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April 28, 2011
Pennsylvania Legislature Launches Animal Protection Caucuses
Pennsylvania lawmakers and animal advocates celebrated the launch of House and Senate Animal Protection Caucuses, bipartisan groups of legislators who will work to advance animal protection legislation in the state.
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April 12, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Pennsylvania Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Animal advocates from across the state will rally Tuesday at the state capitol in Harrisburg to urge their legislators to enact stronger animal protection laws for 2011Pennsylvania Humane Lobby Day. At the event, citizen advocates will urge their legislators to strengthen laws related to banning pigeon shoots and increasing protections for dogs.
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February 11, 2011
Hawaii’s Humane Advocates Lobby for Animals at State Capitol
Animal advocates from across the state rallied at the state capitol in Honolulu for Humane Lobby Day 2011, sponsored by The HSUS and co-hosted by the Hawaiian, Kauai, Maui and Hawaii Island Humane Societies.
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January 11, 2011
Have a Heart for Chained Dogs
Does the sight of a chained dog break your heart? You can help chained dogs this Valentine's Day.
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July 1, 2010
Building Fences for Better Lives
Amanda Arrington has helped unchain, sterilize, and improve the lives of hundreds of dogs like these two in the past four years.
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April 29, 2010
Inner City Outreach
Tails were wagging when The HSUS' Urban Humane Outreach initiative launched in Atlanta with a three-day event.
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April 19, 2010
Pennsylvanians Gather at Capitol to Lobby for Animal Protection
Animal advocates from across Pennsylvania are gathering at the State Capitol for Humane Lobby Day, hosted by The HSUS.
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February 24, 2010
Illinois Citizens Lobby for Animal Protection Laws
As part of Humane Lobby Day, Illinois citizens are meeting with lawmakers and urging them to pass animal protection laws.
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February 12, 2010
Humane Lobby Day for the Animals at Hawaii’s State Capitol
Animal advocates from across Hawaii rallied at the state capitol in Honolulu to urge their legislators to enact stronger animal protection laws.
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January 29, 2010
Cook County Government Passes Tethering Law to Protect Dogs and Community
The HSUS commends the Cook County Board of Commissioners for passing an ordinance to stop the inhumane tethering of dogs.
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December 16, 2009
The HSUS Recognizes Top 12 State Legislative Achievements in Animal Protection
The HSUS celebrates the top 12 state legislative achievements in animal protection in 2009.
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October 9, 2009
Jeffery Fessler, 2008 National KIND Teacher
Fourth-grade teacher Jeffery Fessler believes humane education not only helps animals and the community—it also helps his students learn more effectively.
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May 13, 2009
Hawaii Legislature Passes 2 Key Animal Protection Bills
The HSUS, Oahu Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Hawaii Dog Foundation and CatFriends praised the Hawaii legislature for its passage of two important animal protection bills.
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February 12, 2009
Citizen Advocates Rally at Nevada Capitol Urging Lawmakers to Protect Animals
Nevadans are gathering at the state capitol and meeting with their lawmakers Thursday to urge them to support legislation to protect animals.
