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April 17, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in New York
New Yorkers concerned about animal welfare converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day to meet with lawmakers and lobby for better animal protection laws designed to strengthen anti-cruelty statues, eliminate the extreme confinement of animals on factory farms and protect sharks from the cruel and unsustainable shark fin trade.
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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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April 1, 2013
Indiana House Natural Resources Committee Criticized for Passing Bill to Allow Cruel and Unsporting Captive Hunts
The Humane Society of the United States criticized the Indiana House Natural Resources Committee for seeking to legalize captive hunting operations.
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March 14, 2013
Pennsylvania Committees Criticized for Advancing Bill to Remove State Oversight of Captive Pig Hunts
The Humane Society of the United States criticized the Pennsylvania House and Senate Game and Fisheries Committees for passing legislation that would eliminate all oversight for captive hunting operations for feral pigs.
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March 13, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Illinois
Illinois residents converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day in Illinois on Wednesday to lobby for better animal welfare laws to protect pets and wildlife. Humane Lobby Day is sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States.
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March 12, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Indianapolis
Indiana residents converged on the state capitol Tuesday to lobby for better animal welfare laws. Humane Lobby Day is sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®).
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February 27, 2013
Legislation Introduced to Crack Down on Captive Hunting
The Humane Society of the United States praised Illinois Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, for introducing House Bill 3118, legislation to crack down on captive hunting facilities – fenced enclosures where animals are trapped and shot for guaranteed trophies. HB 3118 would place a moratorium on any new captive hunt facilities for native mammals from opening in the state.
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January 22, 2013
The HSUS Urges Maine Legislators to Pass Bill Protecting Bears from Inhumane and Unsporting Practices
The HSUS praised Maine praised Maine state Sen. Edward Mazurek, D-Knox County, for introducing legislation that would enact comprehensive protections for bears
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October 29, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Issues Statement on Escaped Captive Deer in Indiana
The Humane Society of the United States issued a statement in response to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ report that 20 captive deer have escaped from a farm in Jackson County.
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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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July 11, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Issues Statement on Deadly Disease Discovered in Texas Deer
The HSUS issued a statement in response to Texas state agency reports that two mule deer have tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease – a fatal, incurable disease that affects white-tailed deer, elk, and other cervids.
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April 20, 2012
As Seen on TV: HSUS Team Brings Animal Advocacy to Tinseltown
The HSUS Hollywood office works with entertainment industry to spotlight animal-related issues
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April 18, 2012
Animal Advocates Lobby New York Lawmakers on Animal Protection Legislation
During the 2012 New York State Humane Lobby Day, more than 150 citizens from across New York met with lawmakers at the Capitol and urged them to pass legislation to protect animals.
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April 5, 2012
Federal Rule Limiting Captive Hunting of Endangered Species Goes Into Effect
The Humane Society of the United States welcomes a rule by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cracking down on unrestricted captive hunting of three critically endangered antelope species at U.S. game ranches – the dama gazelle, addax, and scimitar-horned oryx – that went into effect yesterday.
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February 27, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Issues Statement Regarding Poaching Arrests at Indiana Hunting Facility
Andrew Page, senior director of the Wildlife Abuse campaign for The Humane Society of the United States, issued the following statement in response to Thursday’s raid of an alleged illegal hunting operation in Clay County, Ind.
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July 8, 2011
The HSUS Reacts to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Proposed Rule Eliminating Exemptions for Captive Hunting of Endangered Species
An HSUS lawsuit over the sport-hunting of endangered antelopes at captive hunts, also known as “canned” hunts, has resulted in a new proposed rule by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to prohibit the shooting of these species without individual permits.
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June 21, 2011
New Undercover Investigation Reveals Tame and Drugged Animals Shot for Trophies at Captive Hunts
Posing as hunters, The Humane Society of the Unites States’ undercover investigations unit traveled to captive hunting ranches in Texas and New York and to the live exotic animal auctions that supply these operations. The unethical and cruel practices were detailed in the television special, “Animal Planet Investigates: Captive Hunting Exposed,” which aired June 20.
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June 17, 2011
The HSUS Applauds Introduction of Federal Bill to Combat Captive Hunts
The HSUS commends Congressmen Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., and Brad Sherman, D-Calif., for introducing legislation in the House of Representatives that cracks down on the inhumane and unsportsmanlike practice of shooting exotic animals penned inside fences.
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April 20, 2011
Oregon Court of Appeals Upholds Captive Hunting Rules
The Oregon Court of Appeals has issued a decision confirming the state’s authority to regulate the possession of captive wildlife, and to stop the trophy shooting of tame animals trapped inside fenced enclosures.
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March 30, 2011
New York State Lawmakers Asked to Protect Animals at Humane Lobby Day 2011 in Albany
New York animal advocates are meeting with state lawmakers in Albany today for Humane Lobby Day 2011, and urging support of bills to upgrade laws against animal fighting, canned hunting, cutting cows' tails off and other factory farming abuses. The HSUS organized Lobby Day with the sponsorship of Farm Sanctuary, Humane Society of New York and New York State Humane Association.
