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October 28, 2011
Animal Welfare Groups Demand That Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Re-evaluate Kennel Licensing Protocol
New license allows wife of convicted animal abuser to operate breeding facility at their home.
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October 28, 2011
Braylon's Goal: Do Right by Your Pet
The NFL's Braylon Edwards joins Pets for Life in supporting spaying or neutering your pets to help them live long, healthy lives.
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October 25, 2011
Friends of Finn Gala NYC 2011
Friends of Finn is a dedicated group of New Yorkers committed to stopping the inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills.
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October 25, 2011
Missouri Dept. of Agriculture Imposes Crippling Tax on Cash-Strapped Animal Shelters and Rescue Groups
The Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA and Best Friends Animal Society offered mixed reviews of the new animal care standards for large-scale commercial puppy mills recently finalized by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, noting that some of the standards have been strengthened while others have been significantly weakened during the agency’s rulemaking process.
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October 24, 2011
159 Animals Rescued from North Carolina Hoarding Situation
The HSUS' Animal Rescue Team was called in by the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office to assist in the rescue of 150 cats, five dogs and four rabbits from a Reidsville, N.C. property.
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October 21, 2011
From One Dog Lover to Another
Actor Robert Davi, and the man he pays tribute to in "Davi Sings Sinatra: On the Road to Romance" share a love of animals. Davi dedicated a recent performance to the animals and The HSUS.
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October 21, 2011
USDA Applauded for Permanently Revoking Licenses of Two Infamous Puppy Mill Operators
U.S. Department of Agriculture revokes the federal animal dealer license of two puppy mill operators.
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October 20, 2011
Growling Monsters and Evil Eyes: What Drives Our Pets Wacky
Odd things that make our pets wig out.
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October 20, 2011
Protecting the Underdog: Hello Bully Helps Rescue 200 Ohio Pit Bulls
Dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to rehabilitate pit bulls rescued from the fighting pit.
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October 13, 2011
The HSUS Helps Rescue 161 Dogs and Puppies from Montana Puppy Mill
The HSUS' Animal Rescue Team was called in by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and County Attorney to assist in the rescue of 161 malamutes from a puppy mill in Jefferson City, Mont.
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October 11, 2011
Reward Offered in Flint, Mich., Dogfighting Case
The HSUS 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 abandoning a suspected fighting dog in Flint, Mich., on Sept. 30.
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October 8, 2011
The HSUS Applauds Governor Brown’s Enactment of New Animal Protection Reforms
Championed by The Humane Society of the United States and other advocacy organizations, backed by Californians, and supported by overwhelmingly bi-partisan votes in the Legislature, the seven bills signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown this session add to California’s track record as a front-runner in initiating path-breaking animal protection legislation.
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October 6, 2011
Reward Offered in Rocky Mount, N.C. Poodle Neglect Case
The HSUS is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information in the case of two neglected poodles found wandering in Rocky Mount, N.C.
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October 5, 2011
Animal Welfare Groups Call on Missouri Department of Agriculture to Abolish “Shelter Adoption Tax”
The HSUS, The ASPCA® and Best Friends Animal Society are calling on the Department of Agriculture to abolish a newly proposed tax on nonprofit animal shelters and rescue organizations in Missouri.
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October 5, 2011
"The Puppy Diaries": Learning to Raise a Dog
New York Times Executive Editor Jill Abramson shares the story of the first year with her dog, Scout, in "Puppy Diaries." Come to an event with Abramson and Wayne Pacelle in New York City on October 11, 2011.
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October 5, 2011
Reward Offered in Gladstone, Mich., Cat and Dog Shootings
The HSUS, with support from the Delta Animal Shelter, is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information about the shooting of a cat and dog in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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October 3, 2011
Puppy Mills Petition Surpasses 10,000 Signatures, More than Twice the Number Needed to Assure a White House Response
Less than ten days since its filing, a petition submitted to the White House from The Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA® and the Humane Society Legislative Fund asking President Obama to crack down on puppy mills gathered more than 10,600 signatures – doubling the threshold needed to assure an official response.
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September 29, 2011
Reward Offered in Illinois Dog Abuse Case
The Humane Society of the United States 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 abuse and neglect of a dog in Quincy, Ill.
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September 23, 2011
Reward Offered in Bridgeport, Conn. Dog Killing
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 killing of Buddy, a rescued pitbull mix in Conn.
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September 22, 2011
"V" is for Victory for Vermont Dogs
Upon hearing the news that The HSUS had gained custody of more than 50 Labrador dogs being cared for at our temporary shelter in West Halifax, Vt., staff and volunteers cheered--and one of the dogs showed her good spirits by jumping (video).





