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May 3, 2013
New Laws Protect Companion Animals in West Virginia
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has signed two important companion animal welfare bills into law. The bills establish better protections for dogs in commercial dog breeding facilities and support spay/neuter programs in West Virginia.
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April 30, 2013
Animal Welfare Organizations Converge on Nashville for Animal Care Expo 2013
Presented by The Humane Society of the United States, Animal Care Expo is celebrating its 22nd year as the world's largest international education and trade show in the fields of animal care, sheltering and rescue. Animal Care Expo 2013 will be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., May 8-11.
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April 25, 2013
Massachusetts Animal Advocates Lobby Lawmakers to Protect Pets and Farm Animals
Residents concerned about animal welfare from across Massachusetts converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day to lobby for better animal welfare laws to protect farm animals and pets.
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April 22, 2013
World Spay Day 2013 Pet Pageant Winners Announced
A panel of celebrity judges chose Eddie, a dog from Front Royal, Va. who just loves to play fetch no matter what time of day, or night, to win the Judged prize in the World Spay Day 2013 Pet Pageant. With more than 5,000 votes, Titus, a rescued dog from Islip, N.Y. who loves to give kisses, took the Mister World Spay Day 2013 Popular Pet prize.
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April 22, 2013
Veterinary Professionals Recognized for Contributions to Animal Welfare
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual achievement awards for 2012. The Humane Veterinary Achievement awards recognize veterinary professionals who embody the mission of HSVMA to protect and advocate for the welfare of animals.
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April 9, 2013
“Pit Bull” Legislation Fails in Maryland
Statement from Tami Santelli, Maryland state director for The Humane Society of the United States, upon the Maryland General Assembly’s failure to address a Court of Appeals ruling last April that pit bull type dogs are “inherently dangerous”
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March 22, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Pet Tips for Easter and Springtime
This spring, as people prepare to celebrate Easter or go on spring vacation, The Humane Society of the United States offers some tips to keep pets safe and happy.
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March 14, 2013
Md. Legislature Urged to Pass Bill Addressing Impacts of Pit Bull Ruling
The Md. Senate voted unanimously today to pass legislation in response to a 2012 Court of Appeals decision that forced many Maryland dog owners to choose between their pets and their homes. The HSUS now urges legislators to find common ground and pass a compromise bill.
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February 21, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Annapolis
Maryland citizens concerned about animal welfare converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day 2013 in Annapolis to lobby for animal protection laws.
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February 8, 2013
The HSUS, Maryland Votes for Animals Applaud Proposal for Statewide Spay/Neuter Program
The HSUS and Maryland Votes for Animals applaud the introduction of S.B. 820/H.B. 767 to establish a spay/neuter fund in Maryland to provide grants for community spay/neuter programs and vouchers for Maryland residents who otherwise could not afford spay/neuter services.
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February 5, 2013
World Spay Day 2013 arranca con cientos de eventos en todo el mundo
Humane Society International y Humane Society of the United States tienen el placer en anunciar que el World Spay Day, o el Día Mundial de Esterilización, se llevará acabo el Martes, 26 de febrero 2013 durante el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Esterilización/Castración.
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February 5, 2013
HSVMA Responds to Recently Released Study on Free-Roaming Cats
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association issued the following statement from its senior veterinary medical advisor, Barry Kellogg, VMD, in response to a study on cat predation by the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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February 5, 2013
World Spay Day 2013 Launches Pet Pageant
The Humane Society of the United States is pleased to announce that the World Spay Day 2013 Pet Pageant has begun. Participants upload digital photos of their beloved companions and tell the world how their pets have improved their lives.
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February 4, 2013
World Spay Day 2013 Kicks Off with Hundreds of Events Worldwide
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International are pleased to announce that World Spay Day takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 during Spay/Neuter Awareness Month
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January 29, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Launches Rescue Central
Rescue Central will provide assistance and expertise to help animal rescue groups operate more efficiently and effectively, build coalitions, discover new tools and techniques for funding their operations and attain the highest levels of animal care.
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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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December 12, 2012
Taking It to the Streets, Page 6: Paying It Forward
Pets for Life spreads the love by training others to set up programs in their own cities
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December 12, 2012
Taking It to the Streets, Page 2: Real People Caring for Real People
HSUS Pets for Life program brings pet care to underserved neighborhoods
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December 12, 2012
Taking It to the Streets, Page 3: Pets for Life Teams Set Records, Then Break Them
Pets for Life teams keep breaking records for number of pets vaccinated at outreach events.
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December 12, 2012
Taking It to the Streets, Page 4: Building Trust to Build Relationships
Pets for Life follows the principles of showing up, coming back, and making good on your word
