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March 13, 2011
Winners of the Fourth Annual Dogs of Valor Awards
Meet the heroic and loving winners of the Fourth Annual Dogs of Valor Awards.
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March 11, 2011
Reward Offered in Lowell, Ind., Animal Cruelty Case
The HSUS is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information in the case of a female pit bull that was starved to death and discarded on a Lowell, Indiana, road.
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March 10, 2011
HSUS Statement on Missouri Senate Vote to Dismantle Prop B
The Humane Society of the United States is disappointed that the Missouri state Senate has decided to defy the will of the voters and to dismantle Proposition B provision by provision, dealing a blow to the welfare of dogs and also to the democratic process in Missouri.
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March 9, 2011
HSUS Releases Update on Missouri's Worst Puppy Mills
The Missouri Senate gave its preliminary approval to sweeping legislation that repeals every core provision of Proposition B. Missourians for the Protection of Dogs released a new report demonstrating major continuing problems in licensed puppy mills.
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March 8, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Minnesota Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
funded shelters from surrendering lost or stray pets for research and testing, and to ask legislators to oppose SF 228 which would establish bounty payments for coyotes. Humane Lobby Day is sponsored by The HSUS and Minnesota Voters for Animal Protection
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March 7, 2011
New Jefferson City, Mo., Billboards Ask Lawmakers Why the Votes of Nearly 1 Million Citizens are Being Ignored
As some politicians continue to seek to gut Prop B, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act, Missourians for the Protection of Dogs is posting new billboards in the capital of Jefferson City reminding lawmakers not to run roughshod over the will of the voters.
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March 7, 2011
Citizen Advocates Converge on Oregon's Capitol, Urge Lawmakers to Protect Animals
Citizens from across Oregon are assembling at the state capitol in Salem to rally in support of animal protection legislation and to meet with their lawmakers as part of The HSUS' Oregon Humane Lobby Day 2011.
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March 3, 2011
Oh, Behave! Finding Professional Help for Pet Behavior Problems
An animal behaviorist can help solve pet behavior problems
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March 3, 2011
Who's Got Cred? A Guide to Behaviorists, Consultants, and Trainers
A guide to finding help for pet behavior problems
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March 3, 2011
No More Business As Usual: Pam Sordyl Hits Puppy Mills Where It Hurts
Pam Sordyl's "Adopt, Don't Shop" campaign fights puppy mills on the retail end
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March 3, 2011
A Conversation with Wayne: HSUS President Discusses His New Book, "The Bond"
Wayne Pacelle discusses our kinship with animals in his new book, "The Bond."
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March 2, 2011
Field Notes: Ala. Hoarding Rescue
HSUS director of animal cruelty Adam Parascandola describes arriving at the scene of a recent hoarding rescue in Alabama. The team rescued more than 200 cats and dogs from the squalid property.
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March 1, 2011
Child's Birthday Party Raises $1,600
By asking for donations for The HSUS instead of birthday gifts, seven-year-old Shira Zeiberg raised major money for animals.
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March 1, 2011
Federal Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Protect Dogs in Puppy Mills
The HSUS and Humane Society Legislative Fund commend federal lawmakers for reintroducing legislation that will allow oversight of abusive puppy mills in the United States.
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March 1, 2011
Pet Valu, Mid-Atlantic Specialty Pet Food and Supply Chain, Takes ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
Pet Valu has signed The HSUS’ Puppy Friendly Pet Store Pledge- the company commits to not sell puppies, but instead to support local pet adoption programs and provide literature that helps customers learn how to locate a puppy from a responsible source.
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February 28, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Oklahoma Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Citizens from across Oklahoma participating in The HSUS' Humane Lobby Day 2011 met with lawmakers Monday at the Capitol to urge them to oppose SB773 which would significantly weaken the Commercial Pet Breeders Act which was passed in 2010 to crack down on puppy mills in Oklahoma. Citizen lobbyists will also ask legislators to strengthen penalties for spectators at dogfights.
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February 28, 2011
The HSUS' Inaugural Humane Civil Servant Award Recipients Recognized
The HSUS proudly announces the recipients of the inaugural Humane Civil Servant Award. This annual award recognizes public employees and their departments whose actions rose above the day to day expectations of their jobs to rescue an animal in critical need.
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February 28, 2011
More Than 200 Animals Rescued from Alleged Cruelty in Alabama
The HSUS assisted the Houston County Sheriff’s Department with the rescue orf more than 200 dogs and cats who were found living in deplorable conditions in Gordon, Ala. The animals were removed from Dirty Sally’s Pet Pals, a non-profit organization that claims to offer animals for adoption.
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February 23, 2011
New Hampshire State Rep. John Reagan Receives The HSUS’ 2010 Humane State Legislator Award
New Hampshire state Rep. John Reagan has been named a Humane State Legislator Award for 2010. Each year the nation's largest animal protection organization, recognizes state lawmakers across the country who have initiated path-breaking animal protection legislation and demonstrably advanced reform in the policy-making arena.
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February 21, 2011
Spay Day 2011 Celebrates 17 Years with More Than 700 Events Worldwide
The HSUS and Humane Society International, in partnership with the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, are proudly celebrating the 17th annual Spay Day on Tuesday, Feb. 22. Spay Day is an annual campaign designed to highlight the importance of saving animal lives by spaying or neutering pets and feral cats.
