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May 24, 2013
Reward Offered in Virginia Pit Bull Slashings
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 the severe mutilation of two American Pit Bull Terriers. These two attacks, one fatal, are suspected to be related.
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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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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 22, 2013
Bill to Allow Pets aboard Amtrak Trains Praised
Passengers would be allowed to take their pet cats or dogs on certain Amtrak trains under a bill introduced yesterday in Congress. U.S. Reps. Jeff Denham, R-Calif., and Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the legislation, H.R. 2066, or the Pets on Trains Act of 2013.
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May 21, 2013
Alabama Legislative Session a Success for Animals
The Alabama legislative session ended on a high note for animals as lawmakers sent HB 27, a bill to strengthen the state’s animal cruelty laws, to Gov. Robert Bentley for his signature, receiving praise from The Humane Society of the United States.
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May 20, 2013
Consejos para asegurar el bienestar de sus mascotas este verano
Mientras nos preparamos para el comienzo de la temporada de verano este fin de semana con el Memorial Day, la organización de protección animal The Humane Society of the United States les recuerda a todos que mantengan a sus mascotas sanas y seguras durante los próximos meses.
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May 20, 2013
Residents in the Path of Severe Weather Urged to Include Pets in Disaster Plans
As destructive tornadoes and other severe weather continue to threaten the Midwest and Plains regions, The Humane Society of the United States urges residents to prepare by taking some simple – but critical – steps to keep their pets safe.
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May 20, 2013
104 Dogs Rescued from Mississippi Puppy Mill
Rescuers removed more than 100 dogs from horrible conditions on a Tylertown, Miss., property in a joint effort by the Walthall County Sheriff’s Office, The Humane Society of the United States and the Humane Society of South Mississippi.
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May 20, 2013
Tips for Keeping Your Pets Safe During Warm Weather
As we prepare to kick off summer this Memorial Day weekend, The Humane Society of the United States reminds everyone to keep pets safe during the warm months ahead.
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May 16, 2013
Congressional Votes on Farm Bill Bring Good News, Bad News for Animals
The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, in taking up the Farm Bill yesterday, approved an amendment to crackdown on spectators at animal fighting ventures, but also approved a destructive, constitutionally questionable amendment to strip states of their right to protect farm animals and other animals from exploitation and abuse.
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May 9, 2013
A Horrible Hundred: 100 Problem Puppy Mills
As part of its seventh annual Puppy Mill Action Week, The Humane Society of the United States is releasing “A Horrible Hundred,” a report listing 100 puppy mills.
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May 9, 2013
Dozens of Dogs Rescued from Suspected Dogfighting Operation in Texas
A joint effort between San Antonio Animal Care Services, The Humane Society of the United States, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and several other law enforcement agencies resulted in the seizure of more than two dozen dogs from a suspected dogfighting operation.
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May 9, 2013
North Carolina House of Representatives Cracks Down on Puppy Mills
The North Carolina House of Representatives passed legislation to ensure dogs are treated humanely in commercial breeding facilities.
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May 7, 2013
Vermont Legislature Cracks Down on Irresponsible Dog Breeding
The Vermont state legislature overwhelmingly passed a bill to help crack down on irresponsible breeding. H.50, sponsored by Rep. John Bartholomew, D-Hartland, is now awaiting Gov. Peter Shumlin’s signature.
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May 7, 2013
Anatomy of a Puppy Mill Raid
There are approximately 10,000 puppy mills in the U.S. Shutting each one down is a struggle all its own.
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May 7, 2013
Anatomy of a Puppy Mill Raid: False Assurances
Appearances can be deceiving. Learn how to avoid supporting a puppy mill.
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May 3, 2013
New Laws Protect Companion Animals in West Virginia
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has signed two important companion animal welfare bills into law. The bills establish better protections for dogs in commercial dog breeding facilities and support spay/neuter programs in West Virginia.
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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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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
Animal Advocates Lobby Connecticut Lawmakers to Support Animal Welfare Legislation
)--Connecticut residents participating in Humane Lobby Day met with lawmakers to advocate for several bills that would improve the welfare of animals in the state. Participants lobbied in support of H.B. 6317, which ban the inhumane confinement of breeding pigs in gestation crates, and H.B. 5027, which requires minimum standards of care for dogs in large-scale puppy mills and prevents the sale of dogs from breeding operations that do not meet those standards.
