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August 5, 2010
HSUS Statement on Death of Puppies on American Airlines Flight
The HSUS issued a statement in reaction to the death of seven puppies flying in the cargo hold of an American Airlines flight from Tulsa, Okla. to Chicago.
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August 4, 2010
Animal Welfare Groups to Transport 100 Dogs from Overwhelmed Louisiana Shelters to N.J.
The HSUS worked with the Louisiana SPCA to transport about 100 dogs from nine overwhelmed Louisiana shelters and rescue groups to St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison, N.J.
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July 29, 2010
Weasel Your Way into My Heart
Laurie Maxwell never gave much thought to ferrets until a recent merger between her household and another threw together two pit bulls, a large bulldog, and two 6-year-old ferrets—Moose and Pita.
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July 19, 2010
Man's Best Friend
Pet of the Week readers share touching stories with us on a weekly basis. While we can't fit every story into our weeky newsletter, we collected a few special stories about dogs and how they've helped their families. These dogs prove that they are "man's best friend" for a reason.
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June 30, 2010
The HSUS Transports 33 Dogs from Overwhelmed Louisiana Shelters to DC Area
The HSUS transported 33 dogs from Plaquemines Animal Welfare Society and St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter in Louisiana to the Washington, D.C. area, where they were picked up by local animal shelters and rescue groups to be placed for adoption.
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June 23, 2010
Take Your Dog to Work Day® 2010
Take Your Dog to Work Day® is Friday, June 25. Check out photos of some of The HSUS' well-loved office canines and read more about dogs in the workplace.
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June 15, 2010
De-Sex in the City Dedicated to Reducing Pet Overpopulation
Marleen Oetzel runs a program called De-Sex in the City in Delaware that offers low cost spay and neuters to the area.
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June 15, 2010
The Ditched Dog and the Dumped Spouse
Pair a ditched dog with a recently dumped spouse, and what do you have? Some might say a relationship destined for problems. But our author discovered that even a couple of wounded guys can help each other.
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June 11, 2010
Pet Supplies 'Plus' Pet Stores Take ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
Pet store chain Pet Supplies “Plus” encourages franchisees to sign The HSUS' puppy friendly pet store pledge, committing not to sell puppies, but instead support local animal adoption programs.
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June 10, 2010
Budget Crisis Could Threaten Critical Sacramento County Animal Services
The nation’s leading humane organizations are deeply concerned about animals in Sacramento as county officials consider the fate of the city’s animal shelter at a public hearing next week.
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May 25, 2010
Now available on DVD: "Hachi: A Dog's Tale"
Don't miss the ultimate celebration of the human-companion animal bond, starring Richard Gere, and now available on DVD.
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May 5, 2010
Ellen DeGeneres Puts Her Stamp of Approval on Shelter Adoption
Proving once again that she’s a loyal and active supporter of animal causes, Ellen DeGeneres took time out of her busy schedule to help launch a new series of USPS commemorative "Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet" stamps.
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April 6, 2010
Floridians Gather at Capitol to Lobby for Animal Protection
Animal advocates from across Florida are gathering at the State Capitol for Humane Lobby Day, hosted by The Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA.
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February 16, 2010
Indiana House Passes Resolution Proclaiming 'Adopt a Shelter Pet Day'
The HSUS commends the Indiana House of Representatives for passing a joint resolution designating Oct. 1 as "Adopt a Shelter Pet Day" in Indiana.
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February 10, 2010
Somebody to Love
Here are some great photos of snuggling pets that will melt your heart this Valentine's Day.
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February 9, 2010
Ten Ways to Show Your Love
This Valentine's Day, let us count the ways we love friends with fur, feathers, fetlock or fleece...
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February 9, 2010
Sacramento Area Pet Store Takes ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
The Rocklin Family Pet Shop and Self Serve Dog Wash, a pet store located in Rocklin, Calif., has joined the growing movement to stop selling puppies from puppy mills and start supporting local animal adoption programs instead.
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December 22, 2009
Pet Stores in 35 States Pledge to Protect Puppies
More than 400 pet stores across North America have signed The HSUS' puppy friendly pet store pledge. The pledge indicates the stores' commitment to not to sell puppies, but instead support local animal adoption programs.
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December 17, 2009
Home for the Holidays
When we think of the holidays, many of us think of our pets. But millions of dogs and cats will spend this holiday season in an animal shelter waiting for his or her forever home.
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November 25, 2009
One To Watch - "A Dog Named Christmas"
Celebrating the human-animal bond, the new Hallmark "Hall of Fame" movie, premiering on Sunday, November 29, is the ideal holiday greeting.
