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October 25, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Applauds Gov. Tom Corbett for Signing Ban on Gas Chamber Use at Animal Shelters
The Humane Society of the United States applauds Gov. Tom Corbett for signing HB 2630 into law. The law bans the use of carbon monoxide chambers at animal shelters and allows shelter personnel to procure the drugs necessary to euthanize animals in a humane manner.
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October 19, 2012
Off Duty: Public Pit Bull Defender
HSUS staff attorney Gina Tomaselli spends her spare time fostering pit bulls and fighting the discrimination faced by this unfairly maligned breed.
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October 4, 2012
Pit Smitten: Frisbee Dog Defies Stereotypes
"Wallace," a new book by Jim Gorant, tells the story of a nearly-doomed shelter dog who blossomed into a Frisbee champ after being given a second chance. In this interview, Andrew "Roo" Yori tells us why he adopted Wallace and how his dog is changing hearts and minds about breed discrimination.
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October 3, 2012
The Pets for Life Toolkit Will Show You How to Help Animals in Under-Served Communities
The Pets for Life Outreach Toolkit is designed to guide animal care service providers and other social welfare advocates to develop and implement strategies to effectively deliver critical information and resources to areas where affordable and accessible general pet wellness care has not been made readily available.
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August 30, 2012
Faces of the Animal Protection Movement, Page 5: Alice Utlang Stands Up for Street Dogs
Philippine veterinarian transforms an outdated stray dog control program into a model of humane practices.
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August 22, 2012
P.S. I Love You: Actor Michael Vartan Writes a Love Letter to His Dog
Actor Michael Vartan pens a love letter to the canine star in his life for the new book "A Letter to My Dog: Notes to Our Best Friends."
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July 12, 2012
Roy Halladay Featured in Humane Society of the United States PSA Promoting Spay/Neuter
The Humane Society of the United States released a new 30-second video public service announcement featuring all-star pitcher Roy Halladay urging pet owners to spay and neuter their pets.
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April 20, 2012
Animal Advocates Lobby Michigan Lawmakers on Animal Protection Legislation
During the 2012 Michigan Humane Lobby Day, more than 75 citizens from across Michigan met with lawmakers at the Capitol and urged them to pass legislation to ban the euthanasia of shelter animals by gas chamber, increase protections for dogs at large scale breeding operations, and to increase protections for consumers who purchase sick animals from pet stores and puppy mills.
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March 14, 2012
The HSUS Applauds California Assembly Budget Subcommittee for Rejecting Repeal of Hayden Law
Following testimony from dozens of advocates and representatives of local and national animal protection groups, the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 voted unanimously to reject Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to repeal important sections a 1998 law setting certain requirements for animal shelters commonly known as the “Hayden Law.”
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February 28, 2012
Spay Day Resolution Passes Virginia General Assembly on World Spay Day
The Humane Society of the United States applauds the Virginia General Assembly for passing House Joint Resolution 143, patroned by Del. David Englin, D-Alexandria, designating Feb. 28 as Spay Day in Virginia.
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February 22, 2012
Pets for Life financia servicios de esterilización/castración en comunidades marginadas durante febrero
En celebración de World Spay Day (Día Mundial de Esterilización), el programa Pets for Life de The Humane Society of the United States anunció que trabajará con organizaciones locales para proporcionar $75.000 en servicios de esterilización/castración gratis para mascotas de comunidades marginadas.
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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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January 27, 2012
Pets for Life–A New Community Understanding
"Pets for Life–A New Community Understanding," a new report from The HSUS, shows how community outreach can lead to healthier pets and fewer pets in shelters.
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December 6, 2011
Two North Carolina Animal Shelters Receive Grants from The HSUS
Grants, totaling $6,000, will help shelters make new additions, provide for basic repairs and implement new outreach programs to encourage pet adoption.
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November 8, 2011
San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver Braylon Edwards Teams Up with The HSUS' Pets for Life Program
Being the only child during his early years, Braylon Edwards spent a lot of time with his family dogs and from there, his first love of man's best friend was born. Now, the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver considers his pet Rottweiler Louis one of his best friends.
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October 28, 2011
Braylon's Goal: Do Right by Your Pet
The NFL's Braylon Edwards joins Pets for Life in supporting spaying or neutering your pets to help them live long, healthy lives.
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October 8, 2011
The HSUS Applauds Governor Brown’s Enactment of New Animal Protection Reforms
Championed by The Humane Society of the United States and other advocacy organizations, backed by Californians, and supported by overwhelmingly bi-partisan votes in the Legislature, the seven bills signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown this session add to California’s track record as a front-runner in initiating path-breaking animal protection legislation.
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July 15, 2011
For Pet Owners: Weekend Throwback
A video from our vaults shows that styles may change, but the basics of being a responsible pet owner are timeless.
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June 16, 2011
A Bipartisan Victory for Pets at the HSUS Congressional Photo Contest
Meet the winners of the bipartisan competition among congressional dogs, cats, and horses.
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June 3, 2011
Building Humane Communities in Baton Rouge
The HSUS' Building Humane Communities program brought life-changing care, such as vaccinations and spay/neuter, to pets and people in Baton Rouge.
