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December 4, 2012
The HSUS Praises Metro Health Hospital for Participating in Meatless Monday
The Humane Society of the United States praises Wyoming, Mich.-based Metro Health Hospital for becoming the latest hospital to join the international Meatless Monday movement.
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December 4, 2012
Animal Welfare League of Arlington and The HSUS Praised for Work Throughout Arlington County
Chairwoman Mary Hughes Hynes of the Arlington County Board issued a proclamation commending the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, The Humane Society of the United States, and Arlington residents for working together to improve the treatment of animals, including farm animals in the food industry.
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November 28, 2012
HSI and His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama Call for Kindness to Animals, Marking the Launch of New Affiliate Organization in India
Humane Society International announced the official launch of its office in India at an event in Mumbai featuring His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who spoke movingly about compassion for animals and the responsibility that all of us have to act with intentionality in protecting them from human-caused cruelty.
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November 16, 2012
President of Islamic Society of North America Joins The HSUS’ Faith Advisory Council
The Humane Society of the United States is pleased to announce that Imam Muhammad Hagmagid Ali, president of the Islamic Society of North America, the nation’s largest Muslim organization, has joined The HSUS Faith Advisory Council.
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September 12, 2012
The HSUS Agriculture Council for Colorado Offers Support for Local Ranchers in the Face of Devastating Drought
In response to disastrous drought conditions and in an effort to build a healthy and sustainable local economy, The HSUS Agriculture Council for Colorado announced a series of seminars to connect humane-minded consumers with local producers who practice good stewardship of their animals and land.
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August 24, 2012
Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers Challenge Gov. Heineman’s Claims about Agriculture and HSUS
A group of farmers and ranchers who are members of the Nebraska Agriculture Council of The HSUS today sent a letter to Gov. Dave Heineman challenging his repeated claims about agriculture and The HSUS.
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August 14, 2012
Indiana’s Egg Farmers and The HSUS Call on Indiana’s Congressional Delegation to Support Egg Industry Reform Bill
The HSUS, the United Egg Producers, and representatives from all of Indiana’s major egg farms gathered at the Indiana State Fair to call on Indiana’s members of Congress to join Reps. Dan Burton, R-Ind. and Andre Carson, D-Ind. in supporting the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 (S. 3239/H.R. 3798).
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July 26, 2012
Statement on Committee Hearing on Bill to Improve Housing for Egg-Laying Hens
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS, released the following statement in response to the hearing conducted today on S. 3239, the Egg Products Inspection Act of Amendments of 2012, by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
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June 22, 2012
Back to the Land: New Certification Program Focuses on Farm Animal Welfare and Consumer Education
A new certification program helps farmers give a better life to animals raised for food.
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June 22, 2012
Back to the Land, Page 2: New Certification Program Focuses on Farm Animal Welfare and Consumer Education
A new certification program helps farmers give a better life to animals raised for food.
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June 22, 2012
Back to the Land, Page 3: David Pitman Brings the Old Country Home
A new certification program helps farmers give a better life to animals raised for food.
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June 22, 2012
Back to the Land, Page 4: Will Harris Lets Nature Lead the Way
A new certification program helps farmers give a better life to animals raised for food.
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June 22, 2012
Back to the Land: The Rise (and Fall) of Extreme Confinement
Americans are demanding an end to the cruelty of CAFOs
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June 19, 2012
Senate Leaders Deny Votes on Animal Welfare Issues During Consideration of the Farm Bill
The HSUS strongly objected to action taken by the U.S. Senate last night to exclude consideration of two animal welfare amendments and issues in the Farm bill.
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June 12, 2012
Senate to Consider Farm Bill Amendment to Improve Welfare of Egg-Laying Hens and Provide Stable Future for Egg Farmers
In an unprecedented, unusual and path-breaking alliance, The HSUS and the United Egg Producers are calling on the U.S. Senate to pass an amendment to the Farm Bill to improve the treatment of more than 250 million egg-laying hens and provide a stable and secure future for U.S. egg farmers.
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May 31, 2012
McDonald’s Sets Timetable to Eliminate Gestation Crate Confinement of Pigs
The Humane Society of the United States prefers a shorter time frame, but still welcomes news from McDonald’s that the company has created a definite timetable to eliminate gestation crate confinement of breeding pigs from its pork supply chain.
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May 24, 2012
Senate 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 applaud the introduction of S. 3239, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012, in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.
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April 26, 2012
New Agricultural Council Brings Colorado Farmers, Ranchers and Animal Welfare Advocates to the Table to Discuss Common Goals
To advance more humane practices on farms and ranches and to promote food producers who share that goal, The Humane Society of the United States announced the formation of an advisory body, the Colorado Agriculture Council of The Humane Society of the United States.
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April 25, 2012
Burger King anuncia importantes reformas de bem-estar animal e lidera na indústria
Burger King anunciou que vai eliminar de sua cadeia de fornecimento nos Estados Unidos as práticas de confinamento intensivo de porcas reprodutoras nas chamadas "celas de gestação" e de galinhas poedeiras nas "gaiolas em bateria", uma atitude apoiada pela Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) e Humane Society International (HSI).
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April 25, 2012
Burger King Corp. anuncia importantes reformas para bienestar animal, demuestra liderazgo en la industria
Burger King Corp. anunció que eliminará de su cadena de suministro en Estados Unidos la práctica de confinar a cerdas para cría en jaulas de gestación y a gallinas ponedoras en jaulas en batería.
