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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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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
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 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 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 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 17, 2011
Animal Advocates ask Washington State Lawmakers to Protect Animals at Humane Lobby Day 2011 in Olympia
Washington animal advocates met with state lawmakers in Olympia for Humane Lobby Day 2011 today, and urged support of bills to protect sharks and dogs, and oppose legislation that would harm egg-laying hens.
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February 17, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Maryland Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
The HSUS and Maryland Votes for Animals co-hosted the fourth-annual Maryland Humane Lobby Day at the state capitol in Annapolis. At the event, citizen advocates lobbied their legislators to prevent convicted animal abusers from owning animals for a specified time, promote funding of Maryland spay/neuter programs, and require licensing of large-scale commercial dog breeders.
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February 17, 2011
Reward to be Paid in Brutal California Dog Beating Case
The Humane Society of the United States will pay a $2,500 reward to Vince Faltis for supplying law enforcement with critical information that led to the arrest and conviction of Charles Black in a horrific animal cruelty case in Oakland, Calif.
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February 15, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Kentucky Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Animal advocates from across the state gathered today at the Kenutcky state capitol in Frankfort to urge their legislators to enact stronger animal protection laws as part of The HSUS' Humane Lobby Day 2011.
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February 4, 2011
As Frigid Temperatures Grip the U.S., The HSUS Reminds Pet Owners Not to Ship Your Pet by Air Unless Absolutely Necessary
During this cold wave enveloping much of the country, The HSUS reminds pet owners not to transport their beloved companions by air as cargo unless no other options exist.
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February 3, 2011
Reward Offered in Iowa Dog Shooting
The HSUS is offering a $2,500 in the case of the shooting of a mastiff-mix dog that was then thrown into the Des Moines River.
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February 2, 2011
The HSUS Rescues Nearly 100 Dogs from Tenn. Puppy Mill
The HSUS was called in by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department to lead the rescue of 97 dogs and one cat from a Lewisburg, Tenn. property. The dogs were being housed in unsanitary conditions and lacked proper socialization and medical care.
