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March 3, 2012
What to Do If You See a Pet Left Out in the Cold
As the temperature plummets in many parts of the country, The HSUS sees an increase in complaints about dogs and cats left outside with no food or shelter. Here's what you can do.
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May 4, 2011
The HSUS Praises Hawaii Legislature for Cracking Down on Illegal Dogfighting and Animal Cruelty
The HSUS praises Hawaiian legislators for passing bills to strengthen the state’s weak dogfighting law and address vagueness in the cruelty statute.
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May 2, 2011
Oregon Senate Passes Bill to Protect Human and Animal Survivors of Domestic Violence
The HSUS today praised the Oregon state Senate for passing a bill to add companion animals to the Family Abuse Prevention Act, thereby giving Oregon courts the ability to provide for the safety of pets and service animals in domestic violence restraining orders.
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May 2, 2011
The HSUS & Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust Offer Reward in Waterloo, Iowa, Opossum Cruelty Case
The HSUS and Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting a trapped opossum in Waterloo, Iowa.
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April 29, 2011
The HSUS Offers Reward in McConnelsville, Ohio, Horse Deaths
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 in the case of killing of eight horses in McConnelsville, Ohio. The HSUS offer adds to an existing $5,000 reward offered by the Blue Ribbon Arson Committee.
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April 29, 2011
Animal Welfare Groups Assist in the Rescue of 133 Allegedly Neglected Maryland Horses
The HSUS, ASPCA, Days End Farm Horse Rescue and Summer Winds Stables assisted Queen Anne County Animal Control enforcement with the rescue of approximately 133 horses from a Centreville property. The animals were removed from the property by Queen Anne County Animal Control after the County witnessed poor conditions during an inspection of the property. This is one of the largest equine rescues in the state.
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April 28, 2011
Nearly 50 Dogs Rescued from Hoarding Case Coming to Oregon
The Humane Society of the United States is transporting 47 dogs rescued from a large-scale hoarding situation in Arizona to Southern Oregon Humane Society and the Humane Society of Redmond.
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April 27, 2011
The HSUS Praises Mississippi Governor for Signing Felony Animal Cruelty Bill Into Law
The HSUS applauds lawmakers in Mississippi for strengthening the state’s legal protections for animals, making it the 47th state to enact felony penalties for the most egregious cases of cruelty to dogs and cats. Gov. Haley Barbour signed the felony animal cruelty bill into law on Tuesday after it passed the state legislature with strong bipartisan support.
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April 13, 2011
Arkansas Legislature Adjourns with Victories for Animals
The HSUS and the ASPCA commend the Arkansas State Legislature and Gov. Mike Beebe for passing several measures to help protect animals this year
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April 13, 2011
Animal Advocates Gather in Sacramento to Lobby for Animal Protection
More than 200 Californians will gather in Sacramento Wednesday as part of Humane Lobby Day, an annual advocacy event co-sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA®. Animal advocates from across California will meet with lawmakers to urge them to support legislation to protect sharks, combat illegal animal fighting, and to prevent animal abuse and neglect.
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April 12, 2011
Maryland General Assembly Adjourns with Major Victories for Animals
The HSUS applauds Maryland lawmakers for passing a slate of major animal protection measures before adjourning Monday. The General Assembly passed bills to address the issue of puppy mills, the importance of spay and neuter programs, to crack down on animal abuse and to protect pets in domestic violence situations.
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March 24, 2011
The HSUS and Arizona Law Enforcement Rescue More Than 250 Animals from Alleged Cruelty
The HSUS assisted the Apache County Sheriff’s Department in the rescue of approximately 200 dogs, 50 cats and several chickens, ducks and pigs who were found living in deplorable conditions in Witch Wells, Arizona.
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March 17, 2011
Animal Advocates Ask Nevada Lawmakers to Protect Animals at Humane Lobby Day 2011 in Carson City
Nevada animal advocates are meeting with state lawmakers in Carson City today to lobby for better animal welfare laws to protect their pets, wild horses and other wildlife throughout the state. The HSUS and Humane Society Legislative Fund are sponsoring Nevada Humane Lobby Day 2011.
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March 11, 2011
Reward Offered in Lowell, Ind., Animal Cruelty Case
The HSUS is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information in the case of a female pit bull that was starved to death and discarded on a Lowell, Indiana, road.
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March 7, 2011
Citizen Advocates Converge on Oregon's Capitol, Urge Lawmakers to Protect Animals
Citizens from across Oregon are assembling at the state capitol in Salem to rally in support of animal protection legislation and to meet with their lawmakers as part of The HSUS' Oregon Humane Lobby Day 2011.
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March 3, 2011
A Conversation with Wayne: HSUS President Discusses His New Book, "The Bond"
Wayne Pacelle discusses our kinship with animals in his new book, "The Bond."
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March 2, 2011
Field Notes: Ala. Hoarding Rescue
HSUS director of animal cruelty Adam Parascandola describes arriving at the scene of a recent hoarding rescue in Alabama. The team rescued more than 200 cats and dogs from the squalid property.
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February 28, 2011
More Than 200 Animals Rescued from Alleged Cruelty in Alabama
The HSUS assisted the Houston County Sheriff’s Department with the rescue orf more than 200 dogs and cats who were found living in deplorable conditions in Gordon, Ala. The animals were removed from Dirty Sally’s Pet Pals, a non-profit organization that claims to offer animals for adoption.
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February 22, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Idaho Lawmakers for Stronger Animal Welfare Legislation
Citizens from across Idaho participating in The HSUS' Humane Lobby Day 2011 today are meeting with lawmakers at the capitol and urging their legislators to enact stronger animal cruelty laws.
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February 18, 2011
The Humane Society of the United States and Mississippi Farm Bureau Back Animal Cruelty Compromise
The HSUS and Mississippi Farm Bureau applaud the Mississippi House Agriculture Committee's approval of a measure to strengthen Mississippi’s animal cruelty law, and today urged the legislature to send the bill to Gov. Haley Barbour with no further changes.
