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April 19, 2012
Statement on Texas Cockfighting Shooting Deaths
John Goodwin, director of animal cruelty policy for The Humane Society of the United States issued this statement about the three deaths at a South Texas cockfight.
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April 18, 2012
Kreider Farms’ Story Inconsistent in Wake of Egg-Laying Hen Exposé
In the wake of an investigation by The Humane Society of the United States documenting the treatment of animals at Kreider Farms the company has made numerous inconsistent statements regarding the investigation.
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April 16, 2012
Michael Vick Urges Alabama Legislators to Pass Cockfighting Bill
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick urges Alabama legislators to pass S.B. 175, legislation pending in the Alabama state legislature to increase penalties for cockfighting.
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April 12, 2012
Animal Suffering, Filth, and Hen Corpses at Kreider Egg Farms
An undercover investigation The Humane Society of the United States conducted in February and March 2012 reveals filth and animal suffering at Kreider Farms egg factory in Manheim, Penn.
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April 12, 2012
Crueldad animal, suciedad y cadáveres de aves en descomposición en fábrica de huevos
Una investigación encubierta realizada en febrero y marzo del 2012 por la organización The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) reveló el maltrato animal extremo en una fábrica de huevos propiedad de Granjas Kreider en Manheim, Pennsylvania.
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April 6, 2012
The HSUS Commends Officials for Federal Indictments Targeting Cockfighters in Hawaii
Inga Gibson, Hawaii state director for The HSUS, released the following statement in response to the indictment of five Waianae-based cockfighters, and the seizure of almost half a million dollars, on federal gambling charges.
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April 2, 2012
Baby Chicks and Rabbits are not Easter Gifts, Says The HSUS
The HSUS is asking people to make the humane choice and refrain from acquiring live chicks and rabbits as Easter gifts this holiday season. Instead of live animals as gifts, consider giving children a plush toy or a chocolate rabbit.
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March 22, 2012
Ohio Voters Favor Federal Bill on Egg-Laying Hens by More than Three-to-One Margin
A new survey of Ohio voters conducted by Columbus-based Saperstein Associates reveals overwhelming support—by more than a three-to-one margin—for a federal bill to give more space to laying hens in the egg industry.
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March 21, 2012
Ohio Voters Want Stronger Laws on Animal Protection
A new statewide survey of Ohio voters reveals overwhelming support for bills to restrict the private ownership of dangerous exotic pets, regulate large-scale commercial dog breeders and make cockfighting a felony.
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March 21, 2012
2011 ACE Documentary Grant Winners
The Humane Society of the United States awards the 2011 ACE Documentary Film Grant to "Cages of Shame," about bears held captive on bile farms in China.
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March 14, 2012
Idaho House of Representatives Praised for Passing Felony Animal Cruelty Bill
The HSUS and the ASPCA applaud the Idaho House of Representatives for passing a bill that would strengthen the state’s cockfighting ban and provide for stronger penalties in cases of animal torture.
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March 12, 2012
Fracasa proyecto de ley de “censura a los críticos” en Indiana – HSUS elogia la Legislatura
HSUS elogió a la legislatura de Indiana por denegar la aprobación de S.B. 184, cual tipificaria como delincuentes a informantes que denunciasen el maltrato animal, condiciones de trabajo inseguras, destrucción del medio ambiente y otras actividades ilegales y poco éticas que ocurren en las granjas.
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February 29, 2012
Nick-of-Time Help for Hens Left to Starve on Abandoned Calif. Farm
The HSUS helped in an effort led by Animal Place, Harvest Home Sanctuary, and Farm Sanctuary to rescue thousands of hens after a farmer abandoned 50,000 chickens on a farm in California.
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February 29, 2012
Iowa Governor Urged to Veto “Ag Gag” Bill
The HSUS urged Gov. Terry Branstad to veto notorious Iowa “ag gag” bill, HF 589, that would criminalize the investigation of animal cruelty, worker abuse, sexual harassment and other serious crimes at farming operations.
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February 22, 2012
Religious Leaders Condemn Cockfighting in New HSUS Video
The HSUS's new commercial airing in Alabama draws from longer video featuring religious leaders condemning cockfighting
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February 21, 2012
Bon Appétit Management Company Announces Groundbreaking Animal Welfare Policy
Bon Appétit Management Company, which operates more than 400 cafés for corporations, universities, museums and specialty venues in 31 states, announced the rollout of the food service industry’s most comprehensive farm animal welfare policy to date.
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January 23, 2012
Federal Bill Introduced to Improve Housing for Egg-Laying Hens and Provide Stable Future for Egg Farmers
The Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers announced that they will make passage of H.R. 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012, introduced today by Reps. Kurt Schrader, D-Ore., Elton Gallegly, R-Calif., Sam Farr, D-Calif. and Jeff Denham, R-Calif., a top legislative priority in Congress this year.
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January 23, 2012
Christian Leaders Speak Out Against Cockfighting Cruelty
The Palmetto Family Council, based in Columbia, S.C., received praise from The Humane Society of the United States for the release of a strong video criticizing cockfighting.
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January 19, 2012
Indiana Senate Votes to Crack Down on Animal Fighting Spectators
The Humane Society of the United States commends the Indiana Senate for passing S.B. 11, sponsored by Sen. James Arnold – District 8.
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January 5, 2012
HSUS Becomes Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. Shareholder
As part of its efforts to encourage CKE Restaurants, operator of the Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. restaurant chains, to improve the treatment of animals in its supply chain, The Humane Society of the United States has purchased stock in the chains’ parent company.
