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January 24, 2013
The HSUS Commends United States Equestrian Federation for New Rule Protecting Walking Horses
The Humane Society of the United States applauds the United States Equine Federation for passing a new rule prohibiting participants in its licensed competitions from using certain devices that have long been associated with the abusive practice of “soring” show horses to make them perform the artificially high-stepping gait known as the “Big Lick.”
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January 24, 2013
The HSUS Conducts Workshops to Help Orange County Residents Live with Coyotes
The Humane Society of the United States, in collaboration with Orange County Animal Services, held a series of workshops Jan. 23 to explain successful techniques for humanely resolving conflicts with coyotes and other wildlife.
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January 24, 2013
2012 in Review: Taking Animal Protection to Faith Communities Nationwide
Christine Gutleben, senior director of The HSUS's Faith Outreach program, writes about 2012's successes for animal protection in faith communities.
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January 23, 2013
IHOP and Applebee’s Eliminating Controversial Pig Cages from Supply Chains
The Humane Society of the United States applauds DineEquity, owner of restaurant icons IHOP and Applebee’s, for its newly announced policy to eliminate controversial gestation crates from its pork supply chain.
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January 23, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Richmond
Citizens concerned about animal welfare from across Virginia converged on the state capitol for the second annual Humane Lobby Day in Richmond on Wednesday to lobby for better laws to protect animals.
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January 23, 2013
The HSUS Presents at Evangelical Theological Society Conference
Christine Gutleben, The HSUS's Senior Director for Faith Outreach, spoke to the 64th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society on "Evangelical Perspectives on Animals."
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January 23, 2013
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced in Congress to Crack Down on Animal Fighting Spectators
The Humane Society of the United States applauds U.S. Reps. Tom Marino, R-Pa., James McGovern, D-Mass., John Campbell, R-Calif., and Jim Moran, D-Va., for introducing H.R. 366, the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, a bill that would outlaw spectators’ willful attendance at organized animal fights and impose additional penalties for bringing a minor.
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January 23, 2013
Wayne's Blog: NIH Panel Says Lab Chimps Should Go to Sanctuaries
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses the recommendations of a National Institutes of Health Working Group tasked with examining the NIH’s future role in chimpanzee research
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January 23, 2013
Mom-to-Be Kristen Bell Calls for Better Conditions for Pregnant Pigs
The HSUS applauds “Movie 43” star and mom-to-be Kristen Bell for calling on the National Pork Producers Council to end its endorsement of an inhumane pork industry practice that results in millions of pigs being nearly immobilized during their pregnancies.
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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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January 22, 2013
General Mills to Pork Industry: No More Gestation Crates
The Humane Society of the United States applauds Minneapolis-based General Mills, one of America’s leading food companies, for announcing that it will eliminate gestation crates—small cages used to confine breeding pigs—from its pork supply chains.
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January 22, 2013
The HSUS Urges Maine Legislators to Pass Bill Protecting Bears from Inhumane and Unsporting Practices
The HSUS praised Maine praised Maine state Sen. Edward Mazurek, D-Knox County, for introducing legislation that would enact comprehensive protections for bears
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January 22, 2013
The HSUS Commends Hawkins County Sheriff’s Department For Raid of Large Cockfighting Operation
Statement from State Director for Tennessee, Leighann McCollum, regarding the raid of a large cockfighting operation in Hawkins County
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January 22, 2013
Marriott International Enhances Commitments to Animal Welfare in Food Supply Chain
Marriott International announces it will eliminate gestation crates and require all eggs and egg products to come from cage-free hens in its food supply chain
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January 22, 2013
The HSUS Praises Massachusetts Legislators for Introducing Bill to Update Penalties for Wildlife Poaching
The HSUS praised Massachusetts lawmakers for introducing bipartisan legislation that would increase penalties for wildlife poaching and bring Massachusetts into a nationwide law enforcement network known as the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.
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January 22, 2013
Expert Advisory Panel Confirms Chimpanzee Retirement from Laboratories to Sanctuary is the Way Forward
The HSUS commends the expert recommendations proposed to the National Institutes of Health by its independent advisory body, the Council of Councils, regarding chimpanzee research and retirement.
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January 18, 2013
Wayne's Blog: The Obama Administration’s First Term – Animal Protection Record
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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January 18, 2013
The HSUS Forms New Responsible Horse Breeders Council
The Humane Society of the United States is forming a Responsible Horse Breeders Council composed of horse breeders around the country who are dedicated to improving horse welfare.
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January 17, 2013
Wayne's Blog: Improving Horse Welfare in 2012
In 2012, The HSUS's horse protection work included an investigation exposing soring in the Tennessee walking horse industry, blocking horse slaughter plants from opening in several states, stopping government agencies from killing wild burros, among others. In 2013 we plan to expand our efforts against soring and horse slaughter.
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January 17, 2013
The HSUS Urges Legislature to Pass Bill Addressing Impacts of Maryland “Pit Bull” Ruling
The Humane Society of the United States urges the Maryland General Assembly to swiftly pass legislation addressing the impacts of a controversial court ruling declaring that pit bull dogs are “inherently dangerous.”
