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Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act threatens animals, consumers, environment and state rights

The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund released the following statements in response to the introduction of the “Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression” (EATS) Act. The EATS Act was modeled after the notorious “King amendment” which former Rep. Steve King (R-IA)...

UPDATE: Horse death during final race creates tragic news from Belmont Park and another critical need for reform in the horse racing industry

Keith Dane, senior director of equine protection for the Humane Society of the United States released this statement in response to yet another tragedy within the horse racing industry after a horse had to be euthanized, Saturday, after the final leg of the Triple Crown: "As the third race of the...

Statement on Triple Crown at Belmont in New York

Keith Dane, senior director of equine protection for the Humane Society of the United States released the following statement regarding tomorrow’s Triple Crown at Belmont in New York: “As we head into the final leg of the Triple Crown at Belmont in New York, we reflect on the string of horse deaths...

In federal court filing, Biden Administration’s Department of Agriculture refuses to take action to protect horses

WASHINGTON—The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund are criticizing the U.S. Department of Agriculture for proposing to withdraw a regulation that would have protected horses from the cruel and unlawful practice of “soring.” In response to a May 12 order issued by...

Kentucky’s Churchill Downs horse racing track suspends racing upon recommendation of The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority after 12 horse deaths

In response to Kentucky’s Churchill Downs horse racing track announcement of a halt to racing upon the recommendation of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund issued the following statement. Keith Dane, senior...

Rochester Institute of Technology commits to 50% plant-based entrees by 2025 and hosts plant-based culinary training

Rochester Institute of Technology has committed to having 50% plant-based offerings on menus by 2025, in collaboration with the Humane Society of the United States.   As part of this effort, HSUS chefs provided an in-person plant-based culinary training to the university culinary staff. These events...

Minnesota poised to expand housing options for pet owners

The Minnesota Legislature has sent two bills that will help make the state a more welcome place for people and their pets to the desk of Gov. Tim Walz. The first provision, sponsored by Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega, DFL–St. Paul, and Sen. Scott Dibble, DFL–Minneapolis, prohibits landlords from...

Horse death in a race on Preakness day underscores urgency for horse racing reforms

Kitty Block, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, released the following statements regarding today's races at Pimlico Racetrack in Baltimore: “We are devastated by the tragic death of Havnameltdown on Preakness day. This fatality, alongside a series of losses of racehorses’...

Horrible Hundred puppy mill report reveals puppies suffering in filth from untreated injuries and illnesses at active dog breeders

The Humane Society of the United States released its 11th annual Horrible Hundred report today, drawing back the curtain to reveal the cruelty and broken enforcement system lurking behind the cute puppies that the public sees in pet stores and online. The report describes violations such as failing...

Penn State becomes third Big Ten school to increase plant-based options on campus

In April, Penn State, in collaboration with the Humane Society of the United States, committed to providing more plant-based entrees to students and staff, becoming the third Big Ten school to do so. Penn State plans on having 35% of its entrees be plant-based by 2025, joining the University of...

Nearly 100 dogs and puppies rescued from alleged cruelty at a high-volume breeder that ‘is no place for a puppy’ in North Carolina

The Humane Society of the United States is assisting the Hertford County Sheriff’s Office in rescuing nearly 100 dogs and puppies in a large-scale alleged cruelty situation at a breeder’s residential property in Hertford County, North Carolina. Orange County Animal Services also assisted on-scene...

The Humane Society of the United States launches campaign to address the inflation-exacerbated pet poverty crisis

(WASHINGTON)—As inflation pushes prices higher, many families across the country are struggling to afford veterinary care, food and supplies for their beloved pets. Nowhere is this more acute than for families who were already experiencing systemic poverty. According to the latest consumer price...