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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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April 30, 2013
Animal Welfare Organizations Converge on Nashville for Animal Care Expo 2013
Presented by The Humane Society of the United States, Animal Care Expo is celebrating its 22nd year as the world's largest international education and trade show in the fields of animal care, sheltering and rescue. Animal Care Expo 2013 will be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., May 8-11.
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April 22, 2013
World Spay Day 2013 Pet Pageant Winners Announced
A panel of celebrity judges chose Eddie, a dog from Front Royal, Va. who just loves to play fetch no matter what time of day, or night, to win the Judged prize in the World Spay Day 2013 Pet Pageant. With more than 5,000 votes, Titus, a rescued dog from Islip, N.Y. who loves to give kisses, took the Mister World Spay Day 2013 Popular Pet prize.
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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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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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March 25, 2013
La HSUS Ofrece Consejos para Mascotas Durante la Pascua y Primavera
Esta primavera, mientras que la gente se prepara para celebrar la Pascua o irse de vacaciones de primavera, la organización de protección animal The Humane Society of the United States les ofrece algunos consejos para mantener a sus mascotas seguras y felices.
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March 19, 2013
La Humane Society of the United States Busca Perros o Gatos Heroicos para el Premio “Pets of Valor”
La HSUS está aceptando nominaciones para el Premio “Pets of Valor” (mascotas valientes), la cual honra a perros y gatos rescatados que han mostrado un extraordinario sentido de valentía al ayudar heroicamente a una persona necesitada.
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March 18, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Seeks Heroic Dogs or Cats for its Pets of Valor Award
Nominations are now open for The Humane Society of the United States’ Pets of Valor Award, which honors rescued dogs or cats who have exhibited an extraordinary sense of courage by heroically helping a person in need.
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March 14, 2013
Md. Legislature Urged to Pass Bill Addressing Impacts of Pit Bull Ruling
The Md. Senate voted unanimously today to pass legislation in response to a 2012 Court of Appeals decision that forced many Maryland dog owners to choose between their pets and their homes. The HSUS now urges legislators to find common ground and pass a compromise bill.
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March 5, 2013
Connecticut State Reps. Auden Grogins and Diana Urban Receive 2012 Humane State Legislator Award
The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, is pleased to announce that Connecticut state Reps. Auden Grogins, D-Bridgeport, and Diana Urban, D-North Stonington and Stonington, have been selected as Connecticut’s Humane State Legislators for 2012.
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February 28, 2013
Uggie es Nombrado Portavoz Canino para el Premio “Pets of Valor” de la Humane Society of the United States
La organización The Humane Society of the United States ha elegido a Uggie, el mundialmente famoso Jack Russell terrier estrella de El Artista, película ganadora del premio Oscar el año pasado, como el portavoz canino del premio “Pets of Valor” (Mascotas Valientes).
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February 27, 2013
Uggie is Named Spokesdog for The HSUS’ Pets of Valor Award
The Humane Society of the United States has chosen Uggie, the world famous, scene-stealing Jack Russell terrier from last year’s Academy Award-winning film “The Artist,” to be the spokesdog for its Pets of Valor Award.
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February 13, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Jackson
Mississippi citizens concerned about animal welfare converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day on Wednesday to meet with lawmakers and lobby for better laws for shelter animals.
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February 13, 2013
The HSUS and Maddie’s Fund Join Ad Council and NBC’s TODAY Show for Weeklong Series Debut of Public Service Ads Featuring TODAY’s Anchors
Today The Shelter Pet Project, a campaign from The Humane Society of the United States, Maddie’s Fund and the Ad Council to promote shelter pet adoptions, revealed a new ad featuring TODAY anchor Natalie Morales.
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February 8, 2013
The HSUS, Maryland Votes for Animals Applaud Proposal for Statewide Spay/Neuter Program
The HSUS and Maryland Votes for Animals applaud the introduction of S.B. 820/H.B. 767 to establish a spay/neuter fund in Maryland to provide grants for community spay/neuter programs and vouchers for Maryland residents who otherwise could not afford spay/neuter services.
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February 5, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Provides $3,000 Grant for Farmington Pet Adoption Center Repairs
The Humane Society of the United States has provided an emergency grant of $3,000 to Farmington Pet Adoption Center to cover repairs after electrical system problems resulted in a number of small fires and partial loss of heat within the shelter.
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January 29, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Launches Rescue Central
Rescue Central will provide assistance and expertise to help animal rescue groups operate more efficiently and effectively, build coalitions, discover new tools and techniques for funding their operations and attain the highest levels of animal care.
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January 23, 2013
Pennsylvania House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Reduce Cost of Care for Rescued Animals
The Humane Society of the United States applauds the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for passing House Bill 82, to require alleged animal abusers to pay reasonable costs to care for their animals after seizure. The vote was 163-84.
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December 19, 2012
The HSUS and Local Animal Shelters Ask Missouri Supreme Court to Block Crippling New Animal Adoption Tax
The Humane Society of the United States, the Dogwood Animal Shelter in Osage Beach, Mo., and Stray Rescue of St. Louis, have asked the Missouri Supreme Court to block a crippling new government tax on non-profit animal shelters and rescue groups in Missouri.
