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May 2, 2013
Consumer Specialty Products Association Wins Humane Society of the United States Award for Work to Prevent Poisoning of Animals, Wildlife and Children
The Consumer Specialty Products Association has been named a recipient of the Henry Spira Humane Corporate Progress Award for its work to add a bittering agent to antifreeze and engine coolant in order to prevent the poisoning of animals and humans.
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May 1, 2013
Delaware Legislature Passes Bill to End Cruel and Unsustainable Shark Fin Trade
Sixteen major animal welfare, environmental and conservation organizations applaud the Delaware legislature for passing H.B. 41 to end Delaware’s contribution to the dire collapse of shark populations worldwide.
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May 1, 2013
Undercover Factory Farm Exposé Nets Prestigious Webby Awards
A video from an undercover investigation of a pig factory farm earned both a 2013 Webby People's Voice Award and a Webby Winner Award.
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May 1, 2013
Reward Offered in Mercer County Puppy Deaths
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 or persons responsible for killing more than 10 pit bull puppies and discarding their bodies in Princeton, W.V.
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May 1, 2013
Tennessee Ad Calls for Governor to Veto Whistleblower Suppression Bill
The Humane Society of the United States has placed a full-page advertisement in The Tennessean as the latest in the deluge of criticism that has met anti-whistleblower “ag-gag” bill, SB1248, at every step of the legislative process.
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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 30, 2013
South Dakota Lawmakers Urged to Make Animal Cruelty a Felony
South Dakota is the only state in the country without felony-level penalties for the most egregious acts of animal cruelty, after North Dakota lawmakers added tougher penalties for animal cruelty. Animal welfare advocates urge South Dakotan lawmakers to act quickly to bring the state in line with the rest of the country.
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April 29, 2013
Reward Offered in Kensington Kitten Burning Case
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 or persons responsible for intentionally setting fire to a kitten in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia.
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April 29, 2013
TV Ad Urges Michigan Lawmakers to Protect Voting Rights and Michigan’s Wildlife
A new TV ad airing throughout Michigan is urging state lawmakers to oppose legislation that would take away the rights of Michigan voters to have a say on any new hunting and trapping seasons of traditional non-game animals, including wolves and sandhill cranes.
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April 29, 2013
Creepy, Crawly (but cute!) Baby Wildlife Find Refuge in California
April through June is a busy time at The Fund for Animals Wildlife Center in Ramona, California. It's baby season, and a diverse range of creepy, crawly, and cute wildlife are receiving high quality care and rehabilitation before being released.
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April 29, 2013
Every Leading Canadian Supermarket Chain Takes Stand against Controversial Pig Cages
The Retail Council of Canada announced that all eight of the largest Canadian supermarket chains—Walmart Canada, Costco Canada, Metro, Loblaw, Safeway Canada, Federated Co-operatives, Sobeys and Co-op Atlantic—will move away from gestation crate confinement of pigs in their supply systems over the next nine years.
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April 29, 2013
Taking our Evidence Worldwide
With our evidence, we're at the World Trade Organization to show the world the cruelty of the 2013 seal slaughter.
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April 27, 2013
Dangerous Anti-Whistleblower “Ag Gag” Bill Fails in Indiana
The Indiana legislature refused to pass S.B.373, a bill aimed at criminalizing whistleblowers who expose animal abuse, unsafe working conditions, environmental destruction and other illegal and unethical activities on industrial operations.
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April 26, 2013
Florida Senate Unanimously Passes Animal Cruelty Bill
– The Florida Senate voted unanimously to strengthen the state’s animal cruelty law, including its animal fighting provisions. Endorsed by The Humane Society of the United States, the bill sends a clear message to animal abusers that they will face vigorous prosecution for animal fighting.
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April 25, 2013
Maryville Horse Trainer’s Horses Seized in Soring Investigation
Authorities seized 19 horses who may have been subjected to the cruel practice of “soring” from a Maryville, Tenn., barn and transported them to safety.
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April 25, 2013
Reward Offered for Information about the Poisoning of 6 Bald Eagles in Northampton County, Va.
The Humane Society of the United States and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for poisoning six bald eagles in Northampton County, Va.
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April 25, 2013
Federal Bills Introduced to Improve Housing for Egg-Laying Hens and Provide Stable Future for Egg Farmers
The Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers applaud the introduction of the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Reps. Kurt Schrader, D-Ore., Jeff Denham, R-Calif., Sam Farr, D-Calif., and Mike Fitzpatrick, R-Pa.
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April 25, 2013
Senate Passes Bill that Threatens Voting Rights and Michigan’s Wildlife
The Michigan Senate passed legislation Thursday to block voters from having a say in whether non-game animals, such as wolves and sandhill cranes and others, are designated as game species for hunting and trapping.
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April 25, 2013
Massachusetts Animal Advocates Lobby Lawmakers to Protect Pets and Farm Animals
Residents concerned about animal welfare from across Massachusetts converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day to lobby for better animal welfare laws to protect farm animals and pets.
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April 24, 2013
National Audience Focuses on Gov. Haslam as Ellen DeGeneres, Humane Society of the United States Take on Tenn. Anti-Whistleblower Bill
A campaign to persuade Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam to veto legislation that would restrict taking photographs or video on industrial factory farms hit the national airwaves today as the head of The Humane Society of the United States appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show.
