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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..
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May 6, 2011
New Jersey Pet Store Owner Guilty of Animal Cruelty
The HSUS reacts to the conviction of Karen Alexander, owner of Puppy Palace Pet Store in Burlington County, N.J., on several charges, including animal cruelty, stemming from the mistreatment of dogs for sale in her store.
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May 6, 2011
Field Notes: Southern States Disaster Relief Effort
The Humane Society of the United States is on the ground in Alabama, Missouri, Tennessee and Mississippi helping search for animals lost or injured as a result of recent severe weather.
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May 5, 2011
Chicago's Pet Pit Bull Day
The HSUS partnered with several other non-profits to provide free vaccinations and spay/neuter services to Chicago's pit bull community.
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May 4, 2011
The HSUS Praises Hawaii Legislature for Cracking Down on Illegal Dogfighting and Animal Cruelty
The HSUS praises Hawaiian legislators for passing bills to strengthen the state’s weak dogfighting law and address vagueness in the cruelty statute.
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May 4, 2011
Relief for Alabama Tornado Victims
The Humane Society of the United States is on the ground in Alabama and Missouri, helping search for animals lost or injured during the worst tornado outbreak in U.S. history.
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May 3, 2011
Despite Court Setback, Animal Groups Will Work to Have Leona Helmsley’s Final Wishes that Dogs Benefit from her Billion Dollar Trust Fulfilled
A New York County Surrogate’s Court has refused to allow animal welfare advocates to reopen proceedings concerning the charitable trust established by Leona Helmsley and direct a proportional share of the trust’s funds to the care of dogs in accordance with the wishes of the deceased hotel heiress.
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April 29, 2011
Purebred Dogs: What Price Purity?
Sir Batrick Bateson addresses unhealthy dog breeding practices in his keynote speech at The HSUS's Purebred Paradox conference.
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April 28, 2011
He's Got Talent: Micah Staub Has a Way with Puppy Mill Dogs
A boy with learning disabilities finds fulfilllment working with dogs who love him just the way he is.
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April 28, 2011
Nearly 50 Dogs Rescued from Hoarding Case Coming to Oregon
The Humane Society of the United States is transporting 47 dogs rescued from a large-scale hoarding situation in Arizona to Southern Oregon Humane Society and the Humane Society of Redmond.
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April 28, 2011
Pennsylvania Legislature Launches Animal Protection Caucuses
Pennsylvania lawmakers and animal advocates celebrated the launch of House and Senate Animal Protection Caucuses, bipartisan groups of legislators who will work to advance animal protection legislation in the state.
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April 27, 2011
Off Duty Profile of Sarah Barnett: More Than Facebook Friends
HSUS emerging media manager Sarah Barnett spends weekends as a volunteer with Lost Dogs & Cats Rescue Foundation of Virginia helping find homes for dogs.
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April 27, 2011
The HSUS Praises Mississippi Governor for Signing Felony Animal Cruelty Bill Into Law
The HSUS applauds lawmakers in Mississippi for strengthening the state’s legal protections for animals, making it the 47th state to enact felony penalties for the most egregious cases of cruelty to dogs and cats. Gov. Haley Barbour signed the felony animal cruelty bill into law on Tuesday after it passed the state legislature with strong bipartisan support.
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April 27, 2011
Animal Welfare Groups Respond to Signing of Senate Bill 113
The HSUS and other animal welfare organizations issued statements in reaction to Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon’s signing of SB 113 to repeal Proposition B, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act.
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April 25, 2011
Michael Vick and The HSUS Respond to Android Dogfighting Application
The HSUS is urging Android to drop the“Dog Wars” dogfighting video game from its applications and to join the national movement to save dogs from this violent pastime.
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April 25, 2011
Missouri Teen Campaigns for Prop B
Missouri high school junior Maria Smith got out the vote for Prop B—and is now fighting to keep the voter-supported initiative to protect dogs in effect.
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April 18, 2011
Statements in Response to “Compromise” Announced by Gov. Nixon and the Missouri Dept. of Agriculture
Several animal welfare organizations that provided major support for Missourians for the Protection of Dogs and the campaign to pass Proposition B, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act, issued the statements in response to the “compromise” announced today by Gov. Jay Nixon and the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
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April 14, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Vermont Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Citizens from across Vermont participating in Humane Lobby Day 2011 will meet with lawmakers today at the State House and urge them to pass animal protection measures before the Legislature this session.
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April 13, 2011
Animal Advocates Gather in Sacramento to Lobby for Animal Protection
More than 200 Californians will gather in Sacramento Wednesday as part of Humane Lobby Day, an annual advocacy event co-sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA®. Animal advocates from across California will meet with lawmakers to urge them to support legislation to protect sharks, combat illegal animal fighting, and to prevent animal abuse and neglect.
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April 13, 2011
Arkansas Legislature Adjourns with Victories for Animals
The HSUS and the ASPCA commend the Arkansas State Legislature and Gov. Mike Beebe for passing several measures to help protect animals this year
