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November 20, 2009
Austin Puppy Friendly Stores
Thanks to the efforts of animal advocates, several Austin area pet stores have signed The Humane Society of the United States’ puppy friendly pet store pledge — committing not to sell puppies, but instead support local animal adoption programs. The HSUS applauds these independent retailers.
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November 20, 2009
Tucson Puppy Friendly Stores
Thanks to the efforts of local animal advocates, several Tucson area pet stores have signed The HSUS’ puppy friendly pet store pledge — committing not to sell puppies, but instead support local animal adoption programs. The HSUS applauds these independent retailers.
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November 19, 2009
Pets Giving Thanks
These pets had no homes, but this week they're giving thanks for the new lives.
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November 6, 2009
One to Watch Films of 2009
Check out these four major animal-protection themed movies and documentaries currently in theaters or on dvd including "The Cove", "Food, Inc.", "Hotel for Dogs", and "The End of the Line".
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November 5, 2009
Governor Urges Mainers to Adopt Shelter Pets
The HSUS commends Gov. John Baldacci for signing a resolution declaring November 2009 as "Adopt a Shelter Pet Month" in Maine.
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November 2, 2009
You Can Go Home Again
Many more lost pets could be reunited with their owners, say these pet detectives, given the right tools and support
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October 26, 2009
Governor Urges Vermonters to Adopt Shelter Pets
The HSUS and the Vermont Humane Federation commend Gov. Jim Douglas for signing a resolution declaring October 2009 as "Adopt a Shelter Pet Month" in Vermont.
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October 22, 2009
Governor Urges Granite Staters to Adopt Shelter Pets
The HSUS commends Gov. John Lynch for signing a resolution declaring October 2009 as "Adopt a Shelter Pet Month" in New Hampshire.
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October 15, 2009
Governor Urges Alabamians to Adopt Shelter Pets
The HSUS commends Gov. Bob Riley for signing a resolution declaring October 2009 as "Adopt a Shelter Pet Month" in Alabama. The resolution urges Alabamians to adopt dogs, cats and other companion animals from the state's animal shelters and rescue groups.
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October 9, 2009
Jeffery Fessler, 2008 National KIND Teacher
Fourth-grade teacher Jeffery Fessler believes humane education not only helps animals and the community—it also helps his students learn more effectively.
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September 24, 2009
The Ad Council, The HSUS and Maddie's Fund Launch First National PSA Campaign to Encourage Shelter Pet Adoption
The Ad Council, in partnership with The HSUS and Maddie's Fund, announced the launch of The Shelter Pet Project, a national public service advertising campaign to encourage people to make shelters their first choice for acquiring pets.
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August 31, 2009
A Hoodie for Zoie
How a little dog named Zoie was comforted by a hooded sweatshirt.
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August 27, 2009
Save A Life: Adopt
Every shelter dog and cat has a story to tell. Most animals in shelters are there simply because of a little bad luck--usually the result of "people problems" like divorce, foreclosure, and lifestyle changes. As you read this, thousands of dogs and cats of all breeds, sizes, ages, and personalities are waiting for new homes, eager to start a new chapter in their lives.
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August 21, 2009
State Leaders Urge Californians to Adopt Shelter Pets
The HSUS joins California Assemblymembers Ted Lieu and Cameron Smyth to support passage of a resolution declaring September 2009 "Adopt a Shelter Pet Month."
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August 20, 2009
Dogs Fly Free
For animal advocates, there’s no such thing as “off duty” when an animal is in need.
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June 4, 2009
Animal Sheltering Leaders Urge Calif. to Spare Abandoned and Lost Pets
The HSUS appeared before the California legislative Budget Conference Committee to urge consideration of the adverse implications of Gov. Schwarzenegger's proposal that would reduce the holding period for stray dogs and cats in the state's municipal animal shelters.
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April 12, 2009
The HSUS Congratulates First Family on New White House Dog
The Humane Society of the United States congratulates the Obamas on bringing a new dog, Bo, into their family, and thanks them for taking in a second-chance dog.
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April 10, 2009
Presidential Petkeeping: A New Era?
Like so many aspects of his presidency, the selection of Barack Obama's Top Dog has excited public imagination to a degree unsurpassed by his predecessors in the White House.
