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April 19, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Missouri House Members for Passing Bill to Repeal Puppy Tax on Shelters and Rescues
The Humane Society of the United States commends lawmakers in the Missouri House of Representatives for passing House Bill 1934, which would repeal a new state tax forced on local animal shelters and rescue groups.
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April 19, 2012
Animal Protection Organizations Submit a Rulemaking Petition to Protect Dogs in Puppy Mills
During Humane Lobby Day 2012, citizens from across Colorado met with lawmakers at the Capitol and urged them to support a rulemaking petition for a rule change that would require a solid resting surface for dogs housed in wire-bottom cages in commercial dog breeding facilities licensed by the state.
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April 10, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Maryland General Assembly for Legislative Advances
The Maryland General Assembly adjourned on Monday after passing three meaningful laws to protect animals and considering several other important measures. Lawmakers approved bills to protect consumers who purchase sick puppies from pet stores, to strengthen the Department of Natural Resources’ ability to crack down on illegal poaching, and to extend the task force established in 2011 to study spay and neuter funding for the state.
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April 3, 2012
Friends of Finn in Action
The members of Friends of Finn are making a difference for animals by raising awareness and funds to stop the puppy mill industry.
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March 29, 2012
Discount Pet Supply Converts to Adoptions-Only Model; Takes The HSUS’ ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
Discount Pet Supply, located in Salem, N.H., has signed The Humane Society of the United States' Puppy Friendly Pet Stores pledge, and has converted to adopting out homeless puppies instead of selling commercially raised dogs.
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March 28, 2012
Animal Welfare Organizations Disappointed Commission Failed to Protect Dogs and Cats
Animal welfare organizations are disappointed with the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for ignoring the recommendations of its own appointed panel of experts and thousands of Texas residents in establishing standards for the care and housing for dogs and cats kept by large scale commercial breeders.
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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 14, 2012
The HSUS Helps Rescue 80 Dogs from North Carolina Puppy Mill
The Jones County Sheriff’s Office called in The HSUS to help rescue 80 dogs--housed in unsanitary conditions and lacking proper veterinary care and socialization--from a rural Jones County property.
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March 12, 2012
The HSUS Ranks State Puppy Mill Laws
The HSUS has ranked state laws protecting dogs at commercial dog breeding facilities, reviewing laws regulating commercial dog breeding facilities and protecting consumers who purchase sick puppies to determine the best and worst state laws.
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February 23, 2012
Animal Advocates Lobby Maryland Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Citizens from across Maryland participating in Humane Lobby Day 2012 met with lawmakers in Annapolis to urge them to support animal protection legislation.
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February 22, 2012
Animal Advocates Lobby Vermont Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Citizens from across Vermont participating in Humane Lobby Day 2012 will meet with lawmakers at the capitol to voice their support for several critical pieces of animal welfare legislation.
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February 17, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Applauds Brick Township, N.J. for Taking Action Against Pet Store’s Alleged Cruelty
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February 10, 2012
Hawaii’s Humane Advocates Lobby for Animals at State Capitol
Animal advocates from across the state lobbied at the state Capitol in Honolulu to urge legislators to strengthen laws to prevent puppy mills and protect pets from inhumane traps and snares.
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February 7, 2012
150 Dogs Rescued from North Carolina Puppy Mill
Stokes County Animal Control called in The Humane Society of the United States’ Animal Rescue Team and other area organizations to help rescue more than 150 dogs from a Danbury, N.C., property.
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February 6, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Forms New Dog Breeders Advisory and Resource Council
The Humane Society of the United States announced the newly formed Breeders Advisory and Resource Council which is composed of responsible dog breeders from across the country.
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January 26, 2012
Meet Amanda Hearst, Founder and Chair of Friends of Finn
Friends of Finn is a dedicated group of New Yorkers committed to stopping the inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills.
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December 30, 2011
White House Responds to Petition to Stop Puppy Mills
The Humane Society of the United States, the Humane Society Legislative Fund and the ASPCA® have announced that the White House has responded to a petition submitted by the organizations in November asking President Obama to crack down on puppy mills.
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December 29, 2011
Animal Rescue Team Saves the Day, All Year Long
In 2011, The HSUS worked with law enforcement and local agencies to rescue 5,177 animals from neglect and cruelty situations, inhumane puppy mill breeding operations, and animal fighting rings.
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December 7, 2011
Today Show Airs HSUS Investigation into Huge Internet Puppy Broker
NBC's Today Show unveiled an HSUS investigation into a huge Internet puppy broker that sold sick puppies nationwide.
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November 17, 2011
Reward Offered in Osage Beach, Mo., Dog Abandonment Case
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information about the abandonment of four small dogs overnight Thursday in Osage Beach, Mo. The $2,500 reward is in addition to a $250 reward offered by Dogwood Animal Shelter, raising the total reward offered in this case to $2,750.
