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March 28, 2012
Animal Welfare Organizations Disappointed Commission Failed to Protect Dogs and Cats
Animal welfare organizations are disappointed with the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for ignoring the recommendations of its own appointed panel of experts and thousands of Texas residents in establishing standards for the care and housing for dogs and cats kept by large scale commercial breeders.
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March 28, 2012
The HSUS Says Key Lawmakers are Absolutely Right in Pressing to Repeal Puppy Tax on Shelters and Rescues
The Humane Society of the United States expresses its thanks to Missouri State Rep. Noel Torpey, R-52, and seven co-sponsors for introducing House Bill 1934, which would repeal a new state tax forced on local animal shelters and rescue groups.
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March 23, 2012
The HSUS Assists in Rescue of 29 Animals from Tennessee Hoarding Situation
The Humane Society of the United States’ Animal Rescue Team was called in by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office to assist in the rescue of 29 animals found living in deplorable condition on a Moss, Tenn. property.
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March 21, 2012
The HSUS Offers Reward in Ohio Dog Shooting
The HSUS is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting death of “Ace,” a three-year-old Coton de Tulear dog who was shot in Clearcreek Township, Ohio.
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March 21, 2012
Ohio Voters Want Stronger Laws on Animal Protection
A new statewide survey of Ohio voters reveals overwhelming support for bills to restrict the private ownership of dangerous exotic pets, regulate large-scale commercial dog breeders and make cockfighting a felony.
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March 19, 2012
Domestic Violence Shelter Expanding to Protect People and Pets
Dogs of Valor winner "Hank" inspired the Rose Brooks Center for victims of domestic violence to expand to shelter pets as well as people.
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March 19, 2012
Good Dogs! Winners of the Fifth Dogs of Valor Awards
Meet the heroic and loving winners of the Fifth Annual Dogs of Valor Awards.
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March 14, 2012
The HSUS Applauds California Assembly Budget Subcommittee for Rejecting Repeal of Hayden Law
Following testimony from dozens of advocates and representatives of local and national animal protection groups, the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 voted unanimously to reject Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to repeal important sections a 1998 law setting certain requirements for animal shelters commonly known as the “Hayden Law.”
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March 14, 2012
The HSUS Helps Rescue 80 Dogs from North Carolina Puppy Mill
The Jones County Sheriff’s Office called in The HSUS to help rescue 80 dogs--housed in unsanitary conditions and lacking proper veterinary care and socialization--from a rural Jones County property.
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March 12, 2012
The HSUS Ranks State Puppy Mill Laws
The HSUS has ranked state laws protecting dogs at commercial dog breeding facilities, reviewing laws regulating commercial dog breeding facilities and protecting consumers who purchase sick puppies to determine the best and worst state laws.
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March 12, 2012
The HSUS Announces Fifth Annual Dogs of Valor Award Winners
The HSUS is pleased to announce that Hank, a great dane from Kansas City, Missouri, has received the top honor in its fifth annual Dogs of Valor Awards.
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March 12, 2012
Ky. Tornado: Dozens of Animals Safe Indoors
The HSUS's Animal Rescue Team is caring for 24 pets in Laurel County, Ky., and transported 33 dogs from Morgan County, Ky., to shelter.
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March 9, 2012
Emergency Pet Shelter Opens in Tornado-Ravaged Laurel County, Ky.
The HSUS's Animal Rescue Team opened an emergency shelter for pets displaced in Laurel County, Kentucky, by the recent tornado.
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March 7, 2012
Video: Ky. Dog Saved after Days Buried Alive in Rubble
The HSUS's Animal Rescue Team came to the aid of a dog buried alive in the rubble from a house destroyed in Kentucky's recent tornado.
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March 6, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Sends Disaster Response Team to Devastated Kentucky County
The Humane Society of the United States has deployed members of its Animal Rescue Team to Laurel County, Kentucky to set up an emergency shelter and to distribute pet food to assist families and their animals displaced as a result of recent storms.
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March 6, 2012
HSUS Rescue Team Helps Animals after Kentucky Tornadoes
The HSUS is in Laurel County, Ky., helping people and animals affected by the weekend's tornado strike.
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March 5, 2012
Fifth Annual Dogs of Valor Award Finalists Announced
The Humane Society of the United States is pleased to announce the Top 10 finalists in the fifth annual Dogs of Valor Awards.
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March 5, 2012
Dog of Valor: Wyatt Earp, a Dog Who Stood by His Man
Dogs of Valor finalist Wyatt Earp saved his owner Danny Fincher when he had a heart attack.
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March 5, 2012
Dog of Valor: A Pomeranian Named Gangsta
Dogs of Valor finalist Gangsta saved his owner Debra Lowery after she suffered a seizure.
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March 5, 2012
2011 Dogs of Valor Winner: A Golden Rules
2011 Dogs of Valor Award winner Yogi saved his owner Paul Horton after a bicycling accident left him paralyzed.
