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May 16, 2013
California State Assembly Passes Groundbreaking Legislation to Require the Use of Non-Lead Ammunition in Hunting
Important legislation requiring the use of non-lead ammunition for hunting today passed the California State Assembly by a wide margin.
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March 14, 2013
HSI y la HSUS Felicitan a las Partes de CITES por Decisión Final de Proteger Ciertas Especies de Tiburones y Mantarrayas del Comercio Internacional
Una delegación de Humane Society International y la Humane Society of the United States defendió más de 40 propuestas para proteger la vida silvestre de las amenazas que presenta la explotación comercial internacional durante la 16ta reunión de CITES en Bangkok.
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February 21, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Trenton
New Jersey citizens converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day 2013 in Trenton to lobby for animal protection laws.
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November 8, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Conducts Workshop to Help DeKalb County Solve Conflicts with Coyotes
The HSUS, in collaboration with DeKalb Animal Services and Enforcement, held a workshop featuring successful techniques for humanely resolving conflicts with coyotes.
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October 24, 2012
Makers of “Chicken Run” and The Humane Society of the United States Release “A Pig’s Tail” on Food Day
The Humane Society of the United States has teamed up with the Academy Award-winning film company Aardman Animations to produce a four-minute animated children’s film exposing problems with factory farming from the perspective of a piglet named Ginger. The film’s release coincides with Food Day, a national movement for healthy, sustainable food.
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September 12, 2012
The HSUS Agriculture Council for Colorado Offers Support for Local Ranchers in the Face of Devastating Drought
In response to disastrous drought conditions and in an effort to build a healthy and sustainable local economy, The HSUS Agriculture Council for Colorado announced a series of seminars to connect humane-minded consumers with local producers who practice good stewardship of their animals and land.
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July 11, 2012
La HSUS entrega notificaciones de intención de demanda a más de 50 instalaciones de cerdos
La HSUS hizo entrega de notificaciones en las que informa de su intención de entablar demanda en contra de 51 instalaciones de confinamiento intensivo de cerdos de escala industrial ubicadas en Iowa, Carolina del Norte y Oklahoma a raíz de las emisiones atmosféricas no reportadas de amoníaco, un peligroso contaminante.
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July 11, 2012
Federal Court Rejects National Park Service Decision to Open More Off-Road Vehicle Trails in Big Cypress National Preserve
Wildlife conservation groups applaud a federal district court decision that reinstates protection for wetlands and the habitat of critically endangered Florida panthers.
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July 5, 2012
Wayne's Blog: Helping Animals Affected by Wildfires and Severe Weather
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses how the organization is helping animals affected by the spate of wildfires in the West and its implications for animal welfare globally.
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June 14, 2012
Humane Society International Promotes “Meatless Monday” at United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
As evidence mounts about the need for greater environmental protections, it is clear that one of the most significant causes of global environmental harm is the production of more than 67 billion land animals for food each year. As preparatory meetings for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, or Rio+20, begin this week in Rio de Janeiro, HSI is attending to promote “Meatless Monday.”
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May 2, 2012
Enjoy the Bird Songs on International Dawn Chorus Day
International Dawn Chorus Day is an annual celebration of birdsong. Get up early and enjoy nature's music.
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April 20, 2012
"To the Arctic" Director Greg MacGillivray Tells a Story of Motherhood in the Frozen North
Filmmaker Greg MacGillivray discusses the emotional impact of filming wildlife's struggle to survive in the Arctic.
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December 29, 2011
A Historic Year for Farm Animals
In 2011, The HSUS joined the United Egg Producers to press for legislation phasing out the egg production using barren battery cages. We summarize this effort and our progress for farm animals in other areas.
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October 18, 2011
New Agricultural Council Brings Nebraska Farmers, Ranchers and Animal Welfare Advocates to the Table to Discuss Common Goals
To advance more humane practices on farms and ranches and to promote food producers who share that goal, The Humane Society of the United States joined the Nebraska Farmers Union in Lincoln to announce the formation of an advisory body, the Nebraska Agriculture Council of The Humane Society of the United States.
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September 22, 2011
"Born To Be Wild 3D" - Wild Animals Up Close and Personal
"Born To Be Wild"—Bringing you elephants and orangutans up close and very personal
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July 27, 2011
Montana Oil Spill Spares Most Animals—So Far
The HSUS is offering animal rescue and logistical support for the oil spill along the Yellowstone River.
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July 13, 2011
San Francisco Considers Standards for Bird-Safe Buildings
The Humane Society of the United States commends the San Francisco Planning Commission for working to mitigate the serious threats buildings present to wild birds.
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July 5, 2011
Safe Harbor: The Day's Patients
Cape Wildlife Center cares for ailing animals and helps humans and wildlife live in harmony.
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July 5, 2011
Let There Be Night: Creating Friendlier Skies for Migrating Birds
Help migrating birds by turning down the lights.
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July 5, 2011
Let There Be Night: Brightly Lit Buildings Lure Birds to Their Deaths
Our overlit planet has a dark side: the deaths of millions of birds
