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June 2, 2011
Ohio Man Charged with Felony Dogfighting
A Grand Jury has charged an Ohio man with three counts of felony dogfighting after a nine-month investigation and joint legal action by the Jefferson County Humane Society and The HSUS.
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June 1, 2011
Puppy Mill Dog's Prayers Answered
A dog named Mantis goes from the loneliness and neglect of a Missouri puppy mill to a new life of health, happiness, and companionship—and touches hearts along the way.
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June 1, 2011
The HSUS Praises New York Senate for Cracking Down on Dogfighting and Cockfighting
The HSUS commends the New York state Senate for passing S. 3237, a bill that will close loopholes in the current animal fighting law.
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May 27, 2011
Armloads of Rescued Puppies
HSUS brought 80 puppies and adult dogs north from flooded areas to give them a better chance at quickly finding loving homes.
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May 27, 2011
Video: From the Floods Come Dogs
See video of the puppies we brought north from Mississippi to find new homes.
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May 26, 2011
Spay Day 2011: Getting Creative
Read about the creative ways animal lovers around the world celebrated Spay Day 2011 (and tackled pet overpopulation while they were at it).
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May 24, 2011
Animal Advocates Praise Texas Senate for Passage of Puppy Mill Bill
Animal welfare advocates including Texas Humane Legislation Network, the ASPCA® and The Humane Society of the United States applaud the Texas state Senate for passing a bill to provide state oversight of large-scale commercial breeding facilities, known as puppy mills.
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May 19, 2011
The HSUS Recognized With 2011 Telly Award for Outstanding Dogfighting Video
The Humane Society of the United States is proud to receive a 2011 People’s Choice Telly Award for the video “Stallone: The Face of Dogfighting.”
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May 19, 2011
Expo 2011: Celebrating 20 Years of Progress
Expo 2011 celebrated 20 years of progress in animal care and marked the retirement of HSUS Vice President for Companion Animals John Snyder.
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May 18, 2011
“Dirty Dozen” Kennel Shut Down in Missouri
The Missouri Attorney General has ordered S&S Family Puppies of Milan, Mo. to shut its doors and remain closed for at least eight years. The kennel was named as one of the worst puppy mills in the country in The HSUS' 2010 and 2011“Dirty Dozen” reports.
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May 17, 2011
Flood Relief for Hundreds of Animals
Now that local animal control can take over sheltering operations in Tuscaloosa, we concentrate our efforts on the states affected by historic flooding.
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May 16, 2011
Dog Killer Gets 25 Years
Assistant D.A. Kimberly Schwartz scored a 25-year sentence for a convicted animal abuser in Macon, Georgia.
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May 13, 2011
The HSUS and Local Animal Shelters File Suit to Block New Fees For Cash-Strapped Animal Welfare Groups
The HSUS, the Dogwood Animal Shelter in Osage Beach, Mo., and Stray Rescue of St. Louis in St. Louis, Mo., have filed suit seeking to stop a new government fee on non-profit animal shelters in Missouri.
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May 13, 2011
Field Notes: Successful Pet Reunions, Website for Lost Pets
The Humane Society of the United States continues to help animals in communities devastated by natural disasters in Alabama, Missouri and Mississippi.
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May 12, 2011
Field Notes: Night Rescue Teams Set Traps to Catch Lost Pets
The Humane Society of the United States continues to help animals and families recovering from natural disasters in Alabama, Missouri and Mississippi.
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May 12, 2011
The HSUS Offers Reward in Danville, Va., Puppy and Kitten Abandonment Cases
The HSUS is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information about two separate incidents of animal cruelty occurring in Danville, Va.
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May 11, 2011
Field Notes: Update on Rescue and Sheltering Operations After Storms
The Humane Society of the United States is on the ground in Alabama, Missouri, and Mississippi helping rescue and shelter animals lost or injured as a result of recent severe weather.
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May 10, 2011
Field Notes: Nighttime Rescue and Aid; Shelter Prepares
The Humane Society of the United States is on the ground in Alabama, Missouri and Mississippi helping with animal rescue in the wake of severe weather.
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May 10, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Ohio Lawmakers for Humane Legislation
Citizens from across Ohio participating in Humane Lobby Day 2011 will meet with lawmakers to urge them to pass legislation ranging from cracking down on puppy mills and illegal cockfighting, to increasing the penalties for animal abuse and including animals in domestic violence and restraining orders.
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May 9, 2011
Field Notes: Animal Search and Rescue Operations in Alabama
The Humane Society of the United States is on the ground in Alabama, Missouri and Mississippi helping search and rescue animals lost or injured as a result of tornadoes and other severe weather..
