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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 Trenton
New Jersey citizens converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day 2013 in Trenton to lobby for animal protection laws.
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February 14, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Frankfort
Citizens from across Kentucky converged on the state capitol Thursday to lobby for better animal welfare laws. Humane Lobby Day is sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States, the Kentucky Animal Welfare Alliance and the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®).
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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 13, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Jackson
Mississippi citizens concerned about animal welfare converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day on Wednesday to meet with lawmakers and lobby for better laws for shelter animals.
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February 12, 2013
No-Fly Zone: Denied Their Natural Habits, Millions of Pet Parrots Lead Bleak, Lonely Lives
Intelligent and complex, millions of pet parrots suffer from isolation, boredom, and neglect
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February 12, 2013
My Bird-Shaped Heart
A childhood pet cockatiel inspired an advocate's career.
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February 8, 2013
Humane Animal Advocacy Day Kicks Off in Hawaii
Hawaii animal protection organizations and residents concerned about animal welfare from across Hawaii converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day in Honolulu on Friday to urge lawmakers to pass better laws to protect Hawaii’s pets and wildlife.
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February 8, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Urges Residents in Path of Blizzard to Protect their Pets
The Humane Society of the United States urges pet owners to take extra precautions to ensure the safety of their companion animals during the blizzard forecast for New England and New York this weekend.
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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 6, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Phoenix
Citizens from across Arizona converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day in Phoenix on Wednesday to lobby for better animal welfare laws to protect pets and to strengthen penalties for convicted animal fighters. Humane Lobby Day is sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®).
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February 4, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Topeka
Citizens concerned about animal welfare from across Kansas converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day in Topeka on Monday to lobby for better animal welfare laws to protect pets.
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January 29, 2013
Animal Advocates Lobby Washington Lawmakers for Stronger Legislation
Citizens from across Washington participating in the annual Humane Lobby Day assembled at the state capital on Monday to rally in support of animal protection legislation and to meet with lawmakers to urge them to pass animal protection bills.
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January 25, 2013
The HSUS Assists in Rescue of 16 Cats from Dickson Hoarding Situation
The Humane Society of the United States and Happy Tales Humane were called in by Dickson County Animal Control to assist in the rescue of 16 cats from a White Bluff property.
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January 23, 2013
Pennsylvania House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Reduce Cost of Care for Rescued Animals
The Humane Society of the United States applauds the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for passing House Bill 82, to require alleged animal abusers to pay reasonable costs to care for their animals after seizure. The vote was 163-84.
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January 15, 2013
The HSUS Releases Annual Ranking of State Animal Protection Laws
The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, has released its fourth annual “Humane State Ranking” report, a comprehensive analysis of animal protection laws in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The HSUS graded states on the strength of a wide range of animal protection laws, including public policies dealing with animal cruelty and fighting, pets, wildlife, equines, animals in research, and farm animals.
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January 15, 2013
The HSUS Offers Reward in Palm Beach County, Fla., Animal Cruelty Case
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 or persons responsible for burning a dog tethered to a fence in Riviera Beach, Fla.
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January 4, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward in Sacramento, Calif., Puppy Cruelty Case
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 or persons responsible for burning a dog alive in Sacramento, Calif.
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December 19, 2012
The HSUS Offers Reward in Intentional Trapping of Hebron, Ind., Dog
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 or persons responsible for killing a Northwest Indiana dog named Pearl. The chained dog stepped into a trap that was intentionally set in close proximity to her temporary post, according to police.
