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June 18, 2013
Storm Stories
After Hurricane Sandy hit last year, The HSUS Animal Rescue Team went to the disaster zone to search for stranded pets. Be prepared for natural disasters. Plan ahead for your own safety—and the safety of your pets.
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June 11, 2013
Fluvanna SPCA Awarded $5,000 Pets of Valor Grant from The Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States is pleased to award a grant of $5,000 to the Fluvanna SPCA for providing pre-adoption care for Chilly, the English bulldog mix whose heroic actions to save her owner’s life earned her the Pets of Valor Award.
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June 6, 2013
Dog Tethering Law Passes Oregon Legislature
A coalition of animal welfare organizations, veterinarians and law enforcement agencies commended the Oregon legislature for restricting the chaining and tethering of dogs throughout the state.
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June 5, 2013
“Furry Babies” Pet Store Faces Lawsuit for Allegedly Selling Unhealthy Puppy Mill Puppies
A group of consumers filed a lawsuit in LaSalle County Circuit Court against the Chicago pet store chain Furry Babies, Inc., claiming that the store sold sick puppies from puppy mills to unsuspecting consumers in violation of state consumer protection laws.
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June 4, 2013
Spay-Neuter Services of Indiana Receives $10,000 Grant
The Humane Society of the United States has provided a grant of $10,000 to Spay-Neuter Services of Indiana, Inc. to support low-cost spay/neuter programs throughout Indiana.
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June 3, 2013
Life-Saving Virginia Bulldog Mix Wins Pets of Valor Award
The heroic efforts of Chilly, a 3 year-old English bulldog mix from Mineral, Va., have earned her The Humane Society of the United State’ Pets of Valor Award.
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May 29, 2013
218 Animals Rescued from Marion County Property
218 animals, many in urgent need of veterinary attention, were rescued from a Columbia, Miss., property after authorities discovered them living in filth and suffering from a variety of untreated medical conditions and a lack of basic care.
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May 29, 2013
Illinois Legislature Passes Bill to Protect Consumers from Buying Sick Pets
The Illinois House and Senate passed legislation known as the “puppy lemon law” to protect pets and consumers who purchase dogs or cats from pet stores. The bill passed the House with a 67 – 49 vote and the Senate with a 44 – 13 vote.
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May 24, 2013
Reward Offered in Virginia Pit Bull Slashings
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the severe mutilation of two American Pit Bull Terriers. These two attacks, one fatal, are suspected to be related.
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May 24, 2013
Pets of Valor Award Finalists Announced, Online Voting Now Open
The Humane Society of the United States is pleased to announce the top five finalists for the Pets of Valor Award. The award celebrates the human-animal bond by honoring rescued or adopted dogs and cats who have exhibited an extraordinary sense of courage or resolve by heroically helping a person in need.
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May 24, 2013
Se anuncian los finalistas para el Premio ‘Pets of Valor’, votación en línea ya está abierta
La organización de protección animal The Humane Society of the United States se complace en anunciar a los cinco finalistas para el premio ‘Pets of Valor’. El premio celebra el vínculo humano-animal al honrar a perros y gatos rescatados que han mostrado un extraordinario sentido de valentía al ayudar heroicamente a una persona necesitada.
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May 22, 2013
Bill to Allow Pets aboard Amtrak Trains Praised
Passengers would be allowed to take their pet cats or dogs on certain Amtrak trains under a bill introduced yesterday in Congress. U.S. Reps. Jeff Denham, R-Calif., and Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the legislation, H.R. 2066, or the Pets on Trains Act of 2013.
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May 21, 2013
Alabama Legislative Session a Success for Animals
The Alabama legislative session ended on a high note for animals as lawmakers sent HB 27, a bill to strengthen the state’s animal cruelty laws, to Gov. Robert Bentley for his signature, receiving praise from The Humane Society of the United States.
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May 20, 2013
Consejos para asegurar el bienestar de sus mascotas este verano
Mientras nos preparamos para el comienzo de la temporada de verano este fin de semana con el Memorial Day, la organización de protección animal The Humane Society of the United States les recuerda a todos que mantengan a sus mascotas sanas y seguras durante los próximos meses.
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May 20, 2013
Tips for Keeping Your Pets Safe During Warm Weather
As we prepare to kick off summer this Memorial Day weekend, The Humane Society of the United States reminds everyone to keep pets safe during the warm months ahead.
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May 20, 2013
104 Dogs Rescued from Mississippi Puppy Mill
Rescuers removed more than 100 dogs from horrible conditions on a Tylertown, Miss., property in a joint effort by the Walthall County Sheriff’s Office, The Humane Society of the United States and the Humane Society of South Mississippi.
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May 20, 2013
Residents in the Path of Severe Weather Urged to Include Pets in Disaster Plans
As destructive tornadoes and other severe weather continue to threaten the Midwest and Plains regions, The Humane Society of the United States urges residents to prepare by taking some simple – but critical – steps to keep their pets safe.
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May 16, 2013
Congressional Votes on Farm Bill Bring Good News, Bad News for Animals
The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, in taking up the Farm Bill yesterday, approved an amendment to crackdown on spectators at animal fighting ventures, but also approved a destructive, constitutionally questionable amendment to strip states of their right to protect farm animals and other animals from exploitation and abuse.
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May 9, 2013
A Horrible Hundred: 100 Problem Puppy Mills
As part of its seventh annual Puppy Mill Action Week, The Humane Society of the United States is releasing “A Horrible Hundred,” a report listing 100 puppy mills.
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May 9, 2013
North Carolina House of Representatives Cracks Down on Puppy Mills
The North Carolina House of Representatives passed legislation to ensure dogs are treated humanely in commercial breeding facilities.
