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April 19, 2013
Arkansas Legislative Session a Success for Animals
The Arkansas State Legislature passed a number of animal protection bills that were signed into law by Gov. Mike Beebe this legislative session, receiving praise from The Humane Society of the United States.
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December 4, 2012
The HSUS Applauds U.S. Senate for Cracking Down on Animal Fighting Spectators
The HSUS applauded the U.S. Senate for approving S. 1947, the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, by a voice vote. The bipartisan legislation closes loopholes in the federal animal fighting law related to attendance at dogfights and cockfights.
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November 28, 2012
HSI and His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama Call for Kindness to Animals, Marking the Launch of New Affiliate Organization in India
Humane Society International announced the official launch of its office in India at an event in Mumbai featuring His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who spoke movingly about compassion for animals and the responsibility that all of us have to act with intentionality in protecting them from human-caused cruelty.
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October 17, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Encourages Enforcement of New Law to Combat Animal Fighting
Animal welfare groups are encouraging the enforcement of a significant animal protection bill that has officially become law in New York State. The bill, S.6774a/ A.9552a, prohibits the possession, use and trafficking of animal fighting paraphernalia with the intention to violate New York’s animal fighting laws.
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October 8, 2012
The HSUS Commends U.S. Supreme Court for Denying Cockfighters’ Petition to Review Constitutionality of Animal Fighting Law
The Humane Society of the United States lauded the U.S. Supreme Court for refusing to hear a challenge by cockfighters to critically important animal fighting provisions of the federal Animal Welfare Act.
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September 12, 2012
The HSUS Presents its 2012 Humane Law Enforcement Awards in Seven States
The HSUS is presenting its 2012 Humane Law Enforcement Awards to authorities across the country who have taken an exemplary stand against animal cruelty.
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August 17, 2012
A Month of Rescued Animals
See images highlighting the Animal Rescue Team's recent work.
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March 21, 2012
2011 ACE Documentary Grant Winners
The Humane Society of the United States awards the 2011 ACE Documentary Film Grant to "Cages of Shame," about bears held captive on bile farms in China.
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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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March 12, 2012
Fracasa proyecto de ley de “censura a los críticos” en Indiana – HSUS elogia la Legislatura
HSUS elogió a la legislatura de Indiana por denegar la aprobación de S.B. 184, cual tipificaria como delincuentes a informantes que denunciasen el maltrato animal, condiciones de trabajo inseguras, destrucción del medio ambiente y otras actividades ilegales y poco éticas que ocurren en las granjas.
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February 29, 2012
Nick-of-Time Help for Hens Left to Starve on Abandoned Calif. Farm
The HSUS helped in an effort led by Animal Place, Harvest Home Sanctuary, and Farm Sanctuary to rescue thousands of hens after a farmer abandoned 50,000 chickens on a farm in California.
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December 29, 2011
Animal Rescue Team Saves the Day, All Year Long
In 2011, The HSUS worked with law enforcement and local agencies to rescue 5,177 animals from neglect and cruelty situations, inhumane puppy mill breeding operations, and animal fighting rings.
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June 17, 2011
The HSUS Applauds New Texas Laws on Cockfighting, Puppy Mills, Animal Cruelty
The HSUS applauds Texas lawmakers and Gov. Rick Perry for enacting several important measures to strengthen Texas’s protections for animals.
