Dogs are the canine companions who have shared our lives for millennia.

Ranging from tiny Chihuahuas to enormous Great Danes and every breed and magnificent mutt in between, dogs are an incredibly diverse species. Our best friends and furry family members provide us affection and company—but many dogs face neglect, exploitation and cruelty both here and abroad.

Dog with pups on dog meat farm in South Korea
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Dogs give us their best. They deserve ours.

Just petting a dog has been shown to lower a person's blood pressure.

Dog in a shelter with an HSUS staff member after being rescued
Workers and volunteers from the HSUS, along with shelter and rescue partners, assisted in relocating rescued puppy mill dogs in Person County, NC, in 2019.
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Did you know?

Your dog’s sense of smell is 10,000 times better than yours. Dogs can track people and other animals across many miles, detect dangerous substances and have even been known to sniff out signs of cancer.

Scared yellow dog left out in the rain and mud
You can fight for ALL animals!

For every animal saved, countless others are still suffering. By stepping up for them, you can create a future where animals no longer have to suffer in puppy mills, factory farms, testing labs or other heartbreaking situations. Start saving lives today!

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We're fighting for dogs.
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Slow and somewhat steady: Dog rescued from neglect regains his strength
All Animals magazine
Two dogs at commercial puppy mill
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Puppy mills slammed with major setbacks in 2021, spelling a brighter future for dogs
"A Humane World" blog
Overcrowded kennel in Texas Petland store, where many puppies were sick.
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Petland: The largest retailer of puppy mill dogs
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Helpful resources on dogs
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How to housetrain your dog or puppy
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The HSUS
Only wanna be with you: How to diagnose and soothe dogs with separation anxiety disorder
All Animals magazine
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How to get your dog to stop barking
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