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August 23, 2011
The Future of Biomedical Research
The HSUS leads a global effort to accelerate the replacement of animals in research with more modern techniques. We will harness the momentum of scientific advances and an increasing concern for animal welfare to replace animals in experiments entirely.
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August 22, 2011
Resolution Presented at International Forum Calling on Research Institutions to Develop Animal Testing Alternatives
A resolution calling for research institutions around the world to develop and publicize strategies to replace, reduce and refine their use of animals in experimentation is being presented for endorsement to attendees at a prominent scientific conference.
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August 18, 2011
The HSUS Advises Texans to Keep their Pets Cool during Record Heat Wave
As the Lone Star state continues to experience abnormally high temperatures, The HSUS reminds Texas pet owners to protect their animal companions.
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August 16, 2011
The HSUS Applauds N.J. Attorney General for Taking Action Against Alleged Dealer of Sick and Dying Puppies
The HSUS commends N.J. Attorney General Paula T. Dow and the State Division of Consumer Affairs for filing suit against unscrupulous dog dealer, Allan Levine.
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August 15, 2011
HBO Exposes Puppy Mills
The documentary "Madonna of the Mills" focuses on Laura from New York, who rescues dogs from puppy mills and finds them new homes. Kathleen Summers of The HSUS's Puppy Mill campaign is interviewed in the film, which debuts on HBO on August 24, 2011.
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August 9, 2011
The HSUS Praises Missouri Attorney General for Cracking Down on Third Substandard Puppy Mill this Summer
The HSUS praised Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster for ordering the closure of another puppy mill after inspections conducted by the Missouri Department of Agriculture reportedly documented woeful conditions at the facility.
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August 5, 2011
Second Suspected Dogfighting Operation Raided in Jones County, N.C., 30 Dogs Rescued
Following a tip from an earlier suspected dogfighting raid in Pamlico County, The HSUS assisted the nearby Jones County Sheriff’s Office in the raid of a second alleged dogfighting operation in Pollocksville, N.C.
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August 5, 2011
“Dirty Dozen” Puppy Mill Posing as Dog Rescue Group
A complaint from The HSUS contends that Laymon is violating the state’s consumer protection law, also known as the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, by deceiving the public into believing that the dogs in her operation are rescued from other facilities, when in fact many of the dogs may be coming directly from her puppy mill.
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August 4, 2011
Suspected Dogfighting Operation Raided in Pamlico County, N.C., 17 Dogs Rescued
Seventeen dogs were rescued when law enforcement raided an alleged dogfighting operation near New Bern, N.C. after a three-year investigation by Pamlico County Sheriff's Office.
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July 27, 2011
The HSUS Adds to Reward in SE Washington Dog Shooting
The HSUS is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information about the shooting a dog in SE Washington on Thursday. The HSUS reward is in addition to a $1,000 reward offered by the Washington Humane Society, raising the total reward offered to $3,500.
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July 27, 2011
The HSUS Helps Rescue 54 Dogs from Vermont Puppy Mill
The HSUS' Animal Rescue Team was called in Tuesday by the Vermont State Police to assist in the rescue of 54 dogs from a Bakersfield, Vt. property.
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July 26, 2011
Reward Offered in Bladenboro, N.C., Dog Burning Case
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information in the case of the burning of a dog with hot grease in Bladenboro, N.C.
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July 22, 2011
Teamwork by Humane Groups Pays Off for Nearly 90 Rescued Animals
Dogs trapped in misery on a rural North Carolina puppy mill have been spared and given care and a temporary home at the Norfolk SPCA. Eighty dogs, plus five cats and four rabbits, were rescued on Thursday near Hertford, N.C., after law enforcement officials called The HSUS and asked for help.
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July 21, 2011
The HSUS Assists with Rescue of Approximately 90 Animals from North Carolina Puppy Mill
The HSUS' Animal Rescue Team was called in by District Attorney Frank Parrish to assist in the rescue of approximately 80 dogs, five cats and four rabbits from a rural property near Hertford, N.C.
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July 21, 2011
Reward Offered in Lansing, Mich., Abandonment of Suspected Fighting Dog
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information about the abandoning of a suspected fighting dog in Lansing, Mich.
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July 19, 2011
Michael Vick and The HSUS Call on Feds to Crack Down on Animal Fighting Spectators
Michael Vick joins The Humane Society of the United States in support of federal legislation to crack down on animal fighting spectators
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July 15, 2011
For Pet Owners: Weekend Throwback
A video from our vaults shows that styles may change, but the basics of being a responsible pet owner are timeless.
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July 15, 2011
Some Things Never Change; The HSUS’ Retro Video Still Has Great Pet Care Tips
The old adage “what’s old is new again” is true with HSUS’ responsible pet owners video from the early 80s. It looks like fashions may have changed, but most things about being a responsible pet owner never go out of style.
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July 12, 2011
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced in Congress to Crack Down on Animal Fighting Spectators
The HSUS and Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud U.S. Reps. Tom Marino, R-Pa., and Betty Sutton, D-Ohio, for introducing bipartisan federal legislation, H.R. 2492, that would prohibit knowing attendance at organized animal fights and impose additional penalties for causing a minor to attend such events.
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July 7, 2011
20 Fighting Dogs Rescued in Indiana
Experts from The HSUS' Animal Rescue Team assisted the Lake County sheriff’s department and Lake County Animal Control in a Gary, Indiana dogfighting raid resulting in four arrests and the seizure of 20 dogs and dogfighting paraphernalia.
