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February 26, 2013
More Than 60 Dogs Rescued from N.C. Breeder
The Humane Society of the United States, SPCA of Wake County and Guilford County Animal Shelter were called in by Sampson County Sheriff’s Office to help rescue more than 60 dogs from a Sampson County, N.C., property.
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February 22, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward in Cleveland Puppy Shooting
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person responsible for using a shotgun to shoot a puppy on Cleveland’s East Side.
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February 21, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Annapolis
Maryland citizens concerned about animal welfare converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day 2013 in Annapolis to lobby for animal protection laws.
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February 14, 2013
A Two Year Long Drug Investigation leads Law Enforcement to Large Dog Fighting Operation
After a two-year-long drug investigation The Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office, Elizabeth City Police Department, The Federal Drug Enforcement Agencies (DEA), North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (NCALE), North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI), Camden Sheriff’s Office arrested two people Desmond B. White B/M 35 and Maurice Baum B/M 37 on Federal drug charges and executed 4 Federal search warrants at four different locations in Elizabeth City on February 5, 2013.
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February 12, 2013
Kneading Attention: Massage for Pets
Massage can be as beneficial for our pets as it is for us.
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February 12, 2013
Can't Judge a Bull by the Cover: Test Your Breed IQ
When it comes to "pit bulls," looks can be deceiving. See what DNA testing revealed about 10 different "pit bull"-type dogs.
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February 12, 2013
It's a Jungle Out There: An Interview with Survivor Winner Jenna Morasca
Jenna Morasca, winner of Survivor: The Amazon, describes her efforts to help animals survive and thrive.
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February 12, 2013
Can't Judge a Bull by the Cover: The Fight for Pit Bulls in Maryland
A Maryland court ruling says pit bulls are "inherently dangerous." Owners and advocates are fighting back.
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February 11, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States to Expand Spay/Neuter Services in Under-served Communities during February
In celebration of World Spay Day, and thanks to a $40,000 grant from the Doris Day Animal Foundation, The Humane Society of the United States’ Pets for Life program will work with local partners to provide free pet spay/neuter services in under-served communities throughout February.
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February 8, 2013
The HSUS, Maryland Votes for Animals Applaud Proposal for Statewide Spay/Neuter Program
The HSUS and Maryland Votes for Animals applaud the introduction of S.B. 820/H.B. 767 to establish a spay/neuter fund in Maryland to provide grants for community spay/neuter programs and vouchers for Maryland residents who otherwise could not afford spay/neuter services.
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February 8, 2013
Residentes en la trayectoria de la tormenta invernal instados a proteger a sus animales
Humane Society of the United States insta a los dueños de mascotas a tomar precauciones adicionales para asegurar que sus animales de compañía se mantengan sanos y seguros durante la tormenta de nieve pronosticada en Nueva Inglaterra y Nueva York.
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February 7, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Helena
Citizens from across Montana, including members of the Montana Girl Scouts Lone Rock School Cadette Troop #3756, are participating in Humane Lobby Dayto meet with lawmakers and lobby for better animal welfare laws for pets.
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February 5, 2013
World Spay Day 2013 arranca con cientos de eventos en todo el mundo
Humane Society International y Humane Society of the United States tienen el placer en anunciar que el World Spay Day, o el Día Mundial de Esterilización, se llevará acabo el Martes, 26 de febrero 2013 durante el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Esterilización/Castración.
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February 5, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Provides $3,000 Grant for Farmington Pet Adoption Center Repairs
The Humane Society of the United States has provided an emergency grant of $3,000 to Farmington Pet Adoption Center to cover repairs after electrical system problems resulted in a number of small fires and partial loss of heat within the shelter.
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February 5, 2013
World Spay Day 2013 Launches Pet Pageant
The Humane Society of the United States is pleased to announce that the World Spay Day 2013 Pet Pageant has begun. Participants upload digital photos of their beloved companions and tell the world how their pets have improved their lives.
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February 4, 2013
World Spay Day 2013 Kicks Off with Hundreds of Events Worldwide
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International are pleased to announce that World Spay Day takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 during Spay/Neuter Awareness Month
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January 31, 2013
Federal Court Refuses to Block New Texas Puppy Mill Law
A federal court in Austin Texas heard arguments and then rejected a motion by certain disgruntled commercial dog breeders to block the state’s new puppy mill law from going into effect.
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January 30, 2013
As AKC National Championship Airs, The HSUS Calls on the Nation’s Leading Dog Registry Group to Support Efforts to End Abuses at Puppy Mills
In the wake of one of the largest puppy mill cruelty convictions in history involving an American Kennel Club ‘Champion’ breeder, and with Saturday’s scheduled broadcast of the AKC’s National Championship dog show, The Humane Society of the United States is appealing to the AKC to stop obstructing animal welfare reforms and to join efforts to protect dogs at commercial breeding facilities known as puppy mills, where the breeds made popular at the Championship are often churned out for sale online, through classified ads, and at pet stores across the nation.
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January 23, 2013
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced in Congress to Crack Down on Animal Fighting Spectators
The Humane Society of the United States applauds U.S. Reps. Tom Marino, R-Pa., James McGovern, D-Mass., John Campbell, R-Calif., and Jim Moran, D-Va., for introducing H.R. 366, the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, a bill that would outlaw spectators’ willful attendance at organized animal fights and impose additional penalties for bringing a minor.
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January 23, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Richmond
Citizens concerned about animal welfare from across Virginia converged on the state capitol for the second annual Humane Lobby Day in Richmond on Wednesday to lobby for better laws to protect animals.
