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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 14, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby New Jersey Lawmakers for Humane Legislation
Citizens from across New Jersey participating in Humane Lobby Day 2011 will meet with lawmakers Monday, sponsored by The HSUS, the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), and the Animal Welfare Institute.
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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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February 28, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Oklahoma Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Citizens from across Oklahoma participating in The HSUS' Humane Lobby Day 2011 met with lawmakers Monday at the Capitol to urge them to oppose SB773 which would significantly weaken the Commercial Pet Breeders Act which was passed in 2010 to crack down on puppy mills in Oklahoma. Citizen lobbyists will also ask legislators to strengthen penalties for spectators at dogfights.
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February 17, 2011
The HSUS Praises Utica, N.Y. Mayor for Support on Closing Loopholes in State Animal Fighting Law
The HSUS commends Utica, N.Y., Mayor David Roefaro for his support of Assembly Bill A.4407 and its Senate companion S.3237 which would close loopholes in the state’s animal fighting laws – some of the weakest in the nation.
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February 15, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Indiana Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Animal advocates from across Indiana rallied at the state capitol in Indianapolis to urge their legislators to enact stronger animal protection laws as part of The HSUS' Humane Lobby Day 2011. Citizen advocates urged legislators to strengthen laws to crack down on animal fighting and prohibit coyote and fox penning, and to oppose captive trophy hunts.
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February 11, 2011
Hawaii’s Humane Advocates Lobby for Animals at State Capitol
Animal advocates from across the state rallied at the state capitol in Honolulu for Humane Lobby Day 2011, sponsored by The HSUS and co-hosted by the Hawaiian, Kauai, Maui and Hawaii Island Humane Societies.
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January 20, 2011
Race to End Dogfighting
As a service learning project, one Philadelphia high school senior organized a 5K race that raised nearly $3,000 for The HSUS’s End Dogfighting in Philadelphia campaign.
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January 11, 2011
The HSUS Assists Calhoun County Law Enforcement in Dogfighting Investigation
The HSUS worked closely with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department in the investigation and arrest of an alleged dogfighter. This is the first dogfighting arrest in West Virginia since the dogfighting became a felony in 2003.
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November 24, 2010
Michael Vick Warns Youth Away From Dogfighting
Michael Vick spoke to children in Connecticut to warn them away from dogfighting.
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October 26, 2010
Long Arms for Animals
Five outstanding law enforcement officials received Humane Law Enforcement Awards for 2010.
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October 25, 2010
Law Enforcement Officials Honored
The HSUS honored law enforcement officials from across the country at the 2010 Humane Law Enforcement Awards ceremony, which took place in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 22.
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October 1, 2010
Faith Leaders Key to Helping Animals in Chicago Neighborhoods
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September 18, 2010
Rescued Ohio Dogs Start Over in D.C.
The Humane Society of the United States will bring 10 dogs rescued from a suspected dogfighting operation to Washington Animal Rescue League.
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September 13, 2010
Elisabeth Gambill-Niksich: Humane Hero
Volunteer leads HSUS anti-dogfighting program in Atlanta
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June 18, 2010
The HSUS Assists in Virginia Dogfighting Raid
HSUS experts assisted an investigation by the Hampton Police Division Animal Control Unit that led to a dogfighting raid resulting in two arrests and the seizure of dogs and dogfighting paraphernalia.
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May 26, 2010
The HSUS Assists in Two-State Dogfighting Raid
A company that allegedly served as a front for a North Carolina dogfighting operation is out of business. The HSYS assisted in investigations by the Randolph County, N.C., Sheriff’s Office and the Bedford County, Va., Sheriff’s Office.
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May 17, 2010
The HSUS Praises Minn. Lawmakers for Combating Animal Fighting, Protecting Pets and American Horses
The HSUS applauds Minnesota for enacting bills to protect animals in domestic disputes and to criminalize drugs and implements used in animal fighting.
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May 10, 2010
The HSUS Concludes Mobile Animal Crimes Lab Media Tour
The HSUS concluded a multi-city media tour to showcase a new weapon in the fight against animal cruelty — a 24-foot Mobile Animal Crimes Lab containing forensic equipment to help law enforcement at animal fighting or abuse crime scenes.
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April 29, 2010
Inner City Outreach
Tails were wagging when The HSUS' Urban Humane Outreach initiative launched in Atlanta with a three-day event.
