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  • April 17, 2013

    Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in South Carolina

    South Carolinians converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day in Columbia on Wednesday to lobby for animal protection laws.

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    Related Adopt a Shelter Pet , Cockfighting , Exotic Pets

  • January 18, 2013

    Wayne's Blog: The Obama Administration’s First Term – Animal Protection Record

    A Humane Nation

    With President Obama’s inauguration and second term around the corner, I thought it would be a good opportunity to take a look back at his animal protection record over the last four years. How well has this administration responded to animal protection concerns?

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    Related Puppy Mills , Horse Slaughter , Chimpanzees Used in Research , Lethal Wildlife Management , Exotic Pets

  • March 21, 2012

    Ohio Voters Want Stronger Laws on Animal Protection

    A new statewide survey of Ohio voters reveals overwhelming support for bills to restrict the private ownership of dangerous exotic pets, regulate large-scale commercial dog breeders and make cockfighting a felony.

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    Related Animal Abuse and Neglect , Exotic Pets , Cockfighting , Puppy Mills

  • May 10, 2011

    Animal Advocates Lobby Ohio Lawmakers for Humane Legislation

    Citizens from across Ohio participating in Humane Lobby Day 2011 will meet with lawmakers to urge them to pass legislation ranging from cracking down on puppy mills and illegal cockfighting, to increasing the penalties for animal abuse and including animals in domestic violence and restraining orders.

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    Related Cockfighting , Exotic Pets , Puppy Mills

  • June 30, 2010

    Landmark Ohio Animal Welfare Agreement Reached Among HSUS, Ohioans for Humane Farms, Gov. Strickland, and Leading Livestock Organizations

    A deal struck among The HSUS, Ohioans for Humane Farms, Ohio agriculture leaders and Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland will lead to major animal welfare improvements in Ohio on a raft of issues.

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    Related Cruel Confinement of Farm Animals , Puppy Mills , Cockfighting , Exotic Pets

  • April 28, 2010

    Animal Protection, Public Safety Measures Pass in Illinois

    The HSUS and the Humane Society Legislative Fund commend the Illinois General Assembly for passing two important animal protection and public safety measures.

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    Related Exotic Pets

  • April 6, 2010

    Floridians Gather at Capitol to Lobby for Animal Protection

    Animal advocates from across Florida are gathering at the State Capitol for Humane Lobby Day, hosted by The Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA.

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    Related Exotic Pets , Adopt a Shelter Pet , Horse Slaughter

  • February 24, 2010

    Illinois Citizens Lobby for Animal Protection Laws

    As part of Humane Lobby Day, Illinois citizens are meeting with lawmakers and urging them to pass animal protection laws.

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    Related Puppy Mills , Exotic Pets , Chaining and Tethering Dogs

  • February 23, 2010

    Michigan Citizen Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Protect Animals

    Citizens from across Michigan will meet with lawmakers on Tuesday to urge them to protect animals as part of Humane Lobby Day.

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    Related Exotic Pets , Puppy Mills

  • December 16, 2009

    The HSUS Recognizes Top 12 State Legislative Achievements in Animal Protection

    The HSUS celebrates the top 12 state legislative achievements in animal protection in 2009.

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    Related Cockfighting , Dogfighting , Fur Used in Fashion , Chaining and Tethering Dogs , Cruel Confinement of Farm Animals , Puppy Mills , Exotic Pets

  • July 2, 2009

    The HSUS Celebrates Oregon Legislative Victories for Animals

    The Humane Society of the United States

    The HSUS applauds the Oregon state legislature for passing four significant animal protection bills during the recently concluded session.

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    Related Cockfighting , Exotic Pets , Puppy Mills

  • March 31, 2009

    Mich. Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Consider Animal Protection Issues

    The Humane Society of the United States

    Citizens from across Michigan have gathered at the state capitol to meet with lawmakers for Humane Lobby Day.

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    Related Exotic Pets , Puppy Mills

  • February 12, 2009

    Citizen Advocates Converge on Oregon Capitol, Urge Lawmakers to Protect Animals

    The Humane Society of the United States

    Citizens from across Oregon will assemble at the state capitol Thursday to rally in support of animal protection legislation.

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    Related Cockfighting , Puppy Mills , Exotic Pets

 

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