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April 27, 2011
The Humane Society of the United States Praises Hyatt for Switching to Cage-Free Eggs Nationwide
The HSUS is pleased to announce that Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has improved animal welfare and food safety by switching all of the 2.4 million eggs it uses in its U.S. restaurants and room service operations to cage-free.
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April 21, 2011
Denver’s Own Snooze Joins Growing Cage-Free Egg Trend
The Humane Society of the United States is praising Snooze for switching to cage-free eggs and gestation crate-free pork.
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April 20, 2011
General Mills Announces New Cage-Free Egg Commitment
General Mills announced a new cage-free egg purchasing program, prompting praise from The HSUS. The company has committed to switch 1 million of its eggs to cage-free.
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April 18, 2011
Don't Buy Animals for Easter
The HSUS asks people to refrain from acquiring live chicks and rabbits as Easter gifts this holiday season. Young, adorable animals mature quickly into adults and need daily care for the rest of their lives. Instead of live animals as gifts, consider giving children a plush toy or a chocolate rabbit.
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April 14, 2011
Farm Animal News to Note
If you missed these recent articles on farm animal issues, you should check them out.
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April 12, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby North Carolina Lawmakers to Protect Animals at Humane Lobby Day 2011
Citizens from across North Carolina will meet with lawmakers in Raleigh Tuesday for Humane Lobby Day 2011, where they will urge them to support House Bill 395, which would strengthen the state’s cockfighting penalties. The HSUS is sponsoring Humane Lobby Day along with North Carolina Voters for Animal Welfare and the ASPCA© (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals©).
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April 6, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Florida Lawmakers for Humane Legislation
The HSUS, ASPCA and GREY2K USA address spay/neuter programs, greyhound racing and animal fighting at Florida's 2011 Humane Lobby Day.
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April 6, 2011
Broad Coalition Petitions EPA to Regulate Ammonia Gas Pollution from Factory Farms
More than 20 national, state, and local organizations representing millions of Americans are filing an extensive petition today with the EPA, laying out a case for an “endangerment finding” for ammonia gas and requesting that EPA list ammonia as a Clean Air Act criteria pollutant.
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April 1, 2011
The HSUS Helps Raid Suspected Animal Fighting Operation in Florida
A raid on an alleged animal fighter in Florida saved many dogs and roosters.
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March 30, 2011
Trusthouse Services Group Makes Cage-Free Egg Commitment
Food service company Trusthouse Services Group has improved animal welfare and food safety by switching more than 1.5 million whole eggs it uses to cage-free, garnering praise from The HSUS.
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March 29, 2011
Oregon Senators to Consider Anti-Cruelty Bill at Hearing Today
HSUS representatives will testify at a hearing today to address a bill to prevent extreme cruelty to farm animals.
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March 24, 2011
The HSUS and Arizona Law Enforcement Rescue More Than 250 Animals from Alleged Cruelty
The HSUS assisted the Apache County Sheriff’s Department in the rescue of approximately 200 dogs, 50 cats and several chickens, ducks and pigs who were found living in deplorable conditions in Witch Wells, Arizona.
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March 21, 2011
California State Sen. Loni Hancock Receives 2010 Humane State Legislator Award
The HSUS is pleased to announce that California state Sen. Loni Hancock, D-Oakland, has been selected as California’s Humane State Legislator for 2010.
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March 21, 2011
Christianity Today Honored at Genesis Awards' 25th Anniversary
The HSUS proudly announces that Christianity Today is the winner of the first Genesis Outstanding Written Word Award dedicated to journalistic excellence on animal protection issues in faith-based publications. The award was given during the 25th Anniversary Genesis Awards weekend celebration.
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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
Faces of Climate Change: Cause and Effect
What you can do to fight global warming and help wildlife
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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
St. Luke’s Hospital Joins National Cage-Free Egg Movement
St. Luke’s Hospital has improved animal welfare and food safety by switching to cage-free eggs.
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March 1, 2011
New Poll Shows Nebraska Voters Want All Sides Participating in Animal Welfare Debate
A survey shows that Nebraska voters think that the relationship between Gov. Dave Heineman and The HSUS shouldn’t be antagonistic and that all sides should be allowed to particpate in the animal welfare debate.
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February 19, 2011
Tyler, Texas Cockfighting Raid Highlights Need for Stronger Penalties
The HSUS supplied key information that led to the Friday night raid of a suspected cockfighting operation in Tyler, Texas. Experts from The HSUS also provided evidence identification and documentation on the scene.
