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A Humane World
"A Humane World" is the official blog of the HSUS—a first-hand account of our ongoing efforts to protect animals, as told by our President and CEO (currently Kitty Block). Subscribe for daily or weekly updates.
The Board of Directors of the HSUS today announced significant leadership and governance changes as part of its ongoing efforts to chart the way forward for the organization . The Board has appointed Kitty Block, currently acting President and CEO, as permanent President and CEO of the HSUS. Ms....
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WASHINGTON – An undercover investigation by the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International revealed dozens of items made from imperiled wildlife for sale last week at the Safari Club International convention in Reno, Nevada. These items included elephant skin furniture,...
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The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the serious physical abuse of two dogs in the Duncan area of Mercer County, Kentucky. The Case: On Sunday, Dec....
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(MURCHISON, Texas) – From Dec. 20, 2018 to Jan. 4, 2019 10 goats, three sheep and four cows arrived in groups at the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch after being rescued by the Humane Society of the United States from a cruelty situation on a private property in Maryland. The 17 animals are being...
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The Humane Society of the United States commends New Mexico’s Land Commissioner for signing an executive order today banning coyote and other wildlife killing contests on state trust lands. Kitty Block, acting president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, said: "This is truly a...
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WASHINGTON —Thousands of wildlife trophy hunters from around the world will gather in Reno, Nevada, for the annual Safari Club International convention January 9 through 12 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. At the event, they will have access to nearly 900 exhibitors, including companies that...
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Based on the novel by W. Bruce Cameron, " A Dog’s Way Home " hits theaters Jan. 11. At its center is a pit bull-type dog named Bella, whose bond with her owner compels her to travel 400 miles to reunite with him. In these edited interviews, actress Bryce Dallas Howard, who voices Bella, and seven...
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EDITOR'S NOTE: After this article appeared in the Jan/Feb issue of All Animals , the White House announced that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will leave his position at the end of the year. As a draw for tourists from around the world, the wolves in Denali National Park are worth millions of dollars...
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Kitty Block, Acting President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, issued the following statement concerning the deadly mauling of an intern by a lion at Conservators Center in Burlington, N.C. "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts go out to the family of the victim. Sadly this...
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WASHINGTON — Following media speculation last week, the Government of Japan has now confirmed that it is leaving the International Whaling Commission. It will cease whaling in the Southern Ocean but continue its whaling program in the North Pacific. By walking out of the IWC, Japan is leaving the...
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Yesterday, Hawaii Governor Ige signed a proposal to amend Chapter 4-71, Hawaii Administrative Rules, entitled “Plant and Non-Domestic Animal Quarantine Non-Domestic Animal Import Rules,” to prohibit the importation of dangerous wild animals - including tigers, lions, bears, primates, elephants and...
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