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April 20, 2016
Why Keeping Exotic Animals As Pets Endangers Their Well-Being and the Safety of Those Around Them
In neighborhoods all across the country, lions, tigers, chimps and other wild animals are kept as family pets, their freedom curtailed and their biological needs unmet. The HSUS is on the front lines of this disturbing phenomenon.
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October 7, 2015
New Poll Reveals Majority of Americans Oppose Trophy Hunting Following Death of Cecil the Lion
According to a new nationwide poll, by a two-to-one margin, U.S. voters said they oppose trophy hunting.
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August 26, 2015
More than 40 Airlines Adopt Wildlife Trophy Bans After Cecil the Lion’s Death
Since the death of Cecil the lion in early July, 42 airlines have announced or reaffirmed bans on wildlife trophy shipments on their carriers
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August 6, 2015
UPS, FedEx, South African Airways Among Major Carriers Urged to Ban Hunting Trophy Shipments
Some of the world’s largest air carriers, including UPS, FedEx and South African Airways, are under pressure from leading animal protection charity Humane Society International to adopt an immediate ban on the transport of hunting trophies, especially Africa’s “Big Five”: African elephants, rhinoceroses, African lions, leopards and Cape buffalo.
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February 9, 2015
Help Dogs, Cats, and Other Animals by Changing State Laws at Humane Lobby Day
You can help pass laws that protect animals in your state. Humane Lobby Day is easy, fun and guaranteed to make you feel like a powerful animal activist. We'll help you find the Humane Lobby Day in your state.
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May 24, 2013
Dangerous Exotic Pets: Big Cats
Thousands of lions, tigers, and other big cats are held in private hands throughout the United States, posing unacceptable and unnecessary risks to public safety and animal welfare.
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June 21, 2012
The HSUS Applauds New Jersey Senate for Overwhelming Support in Passing Legislation to Protect Breeding Pigs and Tigers
The Humane Society of the United States applauds the New Jersey Senate for passing two important animal protection bills: S.1921 and S.945.
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May 18, 2012
The HSUS Urges Congress to Take Immediate Action by Passing the Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act
In the wake of an undercover investigation revealing that an Oklahoma roadside zoo with approximately 200 tigers and other big cats is allowing children to interact with dangerous predators, The HSUS is calling on members of Congress to take immediate action on the Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act (H.R. 4122).
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May 15, 2012
HSUS Applauds New Jersey Assembly Committee for Passing Bill to Regulate Captive Tigers
The HSUS applauds the New Jersey Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee for passing a measure to require certificates of registration for captive tigers.
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March 1, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for Cracking Down on Alleged Wildlife Abuse
The HSUS commends Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for Monday’s wildlife seizure in Palm Beach County, Fla. and Wednesday’s crackdown on alleged poaching crimes in five Florida counties.
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September 17, 2010
More Than 15,000 Animals Saved
Chuck and Cindy Traisi retired from The Fund for Animals Wildlife Center after 25 years.
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March 16, 2010
Hollywood Office "ACE's" Set of Animal Films
Documentaries focusing on animal welfare issues such as exotic pet ownership have gained widespread recognition this year, thanks in part to The HSUS's Animal Content in Entertainment (ACE) program.
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December 17, 2009
Health Dangers at Petting Zoos and Fairs
Zoonotic diseases are readily caught by humans at captive wildlife displays, such as E. coli.
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October 23, 2009
Animal Incidents at the Circus
This document lists the accidents, attacks, abuses, and other incidents at circuses around the world.
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October 2, 2009
Circuses
Most circus animals live in small, barren cages where trainers often use brute force to maintain control. And it's all legal.
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September 25, 2009
What You Can Do About Circuses
Is the circus coming to town? Here a few things you can do stop circuses with performing animal acts.
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September 25, 2009
Should Wild Animals Be Kept as Pets?
Find out why keeping wild and exotic animals as pets is bad for both humans and animals.
