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February 28, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Montpelier
Vermonters converged on the State Capitol for Humane Lobby Day in Montpelier to lobby in support of several measures including bills to improve conditions for farm animals by banning the extreme confinement of breeding pigs in gestation crates, and to strengthen standards for commercial dog breeders.
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February 28, 2013
Wayne's Blog: Horse Meat on the American Dinner Plate?
Many European food manufacturers sell meat products in the U.S. If horse meat wound up unexpectedly in the European meat supply, why couldn’t it be in the U.S. supply too?
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February 28, 2013
The HSUS and the Colorado Department of Transportation Issue Statement on Ongoing Prairie Dog Relocation Project
The Humane Society of the United States and the Colorado Department of Transportation issued a joint response to public concern about a prairie dog relocation project.
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February 27, 2013
Federal Lawmakers Push to Protect Dogs in Puppy Mills
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund commend federal lawmakers for reintroducing legislation that will close a loophole in the Animal Welfare Act regulations that currently allows puppy mills to sell dogs over the Internet without any oversight or standards of care.
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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 27, 2013
Legislation Introduced to Crack Down on Captive Hunting
The Humane Society of the United States praised Illinois Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, for introducing House Bill 3118, legislation to crack down on captive hunting facilities – fenced enclosures where animals are trapped and shot for guaranteed trophies. HB 3118 would place a moratorium on any new captive hunt facilities for native mammals from opening in the state.
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February 27, 2013
The HSUS Conducts Educational Coyote and Fox Seminar in Lake Monticello, Va.
The HSUS, in collaboration with the Lake Monticello Owner’s Association Wildlife Committee, held an educational seminar Tuesday for Lake Monticello, Va., residents to share successful techniques for humanely preventing and solving conflicts with coyotes and foxes.
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February 26, 2013
More Than 60 Dogs Rescued from N.C. Breeder
The Humane Society of the United States, SPCA of Wake County and Guilford County Animal Shelter were called in by Sampson County Sheriff’s Office to help rescue more than 60 dogs from a Sampson County, N.C., property.
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February 26, 2013
Kyle Chandler and Daughter, Sawyer, to Join Texas Humane Lobby Day in Support of Banning Shark Fin Trade
Kyle Chandler, star of “Friday Night Lights,” Oscar-winning “Argo” and “Zero Dark Thirty,” and his 11-year-old daughter, Sawyer, will be joining The Humane Society of the United States and other concerned animal welfare advocates to meet with Texas lawmakers and lobby for better protections for sharks.
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February 25, 2013
Spotted Skunk Rehabbed at Fund for Animals Wildlife Center
On February 12, 2013, FFAWC released a rarely seen spotted skunk back into the wild, after three weeks of rehabilitative care at the center.
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February 25, 2013
Tee Off for Wildlife
On Friday, March 29, 2013, the San Vicente Golf Resort will host a golf tournament, with proceeds benefiting The Fund for Animals Wildlife Center. Register to play, or sign up to be a sponsor today.
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February 22, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward in Cleveland Puppy Shooting
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person responsible for using a shotgun to shoot a puppy on Cleveland’s East Side.
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February 21, 2013
The HSUS Conducts Workshops to Help Tybee Island Residents Live with Coyotes
The Humane Society of the United States, in collaboration with the Tybee Island Police Department, held a series of workshops Wednesday to share successful techniques for humanely resolving conflicts with coyotes and other wildlife.
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February 21, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Trenton
New Jersey citizens converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day 2013 in Trenton to lobby for animal protection laws.
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February 21, 2013
Pro Race Car Driver Leilani Münter Thanks Harris Teeter for Animal Welfare Progress at Company’s Shareholder Meeting
The Humane Society of the United States teamed up with Charlotte-based race car driver Leilani Münter—who Sports Illustrated named one of the world’s top female race car drivers— to thank Harris Teeter Supermarkets for improving animal welfare in its supply chain at the company’s annual shareholder meeting.
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February 21, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Annapolis
Maryland citizens concerned about animal welfare converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day 2013 in Annapolis to lobby for animal protection laws.
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February 20, 2013
Peter Singer, Animals & Christianity
Charles C. Camosy, assistant professor of Christian Ethics at Fordham University and author of "Peter Singer and Christian Ethics: Beyond Polarization," offers an article about Singer, with facts that may surprise both animal advocates and conservatives alike.
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February 20, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States and Jana Kohl Urge Kohl’s to Go Fur-Free
The Humane Society of the United States and Dr. Jana Kohl, granddaughter of the founder of Kohl’s, are urging Kohl’s Corporation to go fur-free in its department stores.
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February 20, 2013
Book Review: "A Faith Embracing All Creatures"
Byron Borger, book review blogger and owner of Hearts & Minds, an independent bookstore in Dallastown, Penn., reviews "A Faith Embracing All Creatures," a collection of essays edited by Tripp York and Andy Alexis-Baker.
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February 20, 2013
Wayne's Blog: A Scientific Indictment of Animal Research and Testing
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses why researchers must end their reliance on animal research and focus on humane tools and technologies that are are directly relevant to humans
