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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Republican Congressman Sean Duffy of Wisconsin to delist most gray wolves in the lower 48 contiguous states from the protections afforded to them under the Endangered Species Act, and barring the public from seeking redress...

At the request of Butte County Animal Control, the Humane Society of the United States has sent an initial team, which is now on the ground, to provide sheltering support for evacuated, rescued and displaced animals. Additional personnel are on standby, ready to assist. The Humane Society of the...

Today, the Humane Society of the United States assisted the Prince George’s County Animal Services Division in seizing more than 125 animals from an alleged large-scale cruelty situation in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The species found on the property include geese, chickens, peafowl, pigs,...

WASHINGTON —In the wake of media reports that China will delay issuance of regulations that would allow a limited domestic trade in tiger bone and rhino horn, Humane Society International and the Humane Society of the United States call for permanent reinstatement of a complete ban. China announced...

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 death of a poodle found starving in an alley in the 5800 block of Babcock Road in San Antonio. The poodle...

Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor and director Ricky Gervais will be awarded the Humane Society International Cecil Award at the “To the Rescue!” Gala in New York held by its U.S affiliate the Humane Society of the United States on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. The Cecil Award is being...

Update: As of 12:30 p.m. Pacific time, voters passed the measure by a 61 percent to 39 percent vote. California voters resoundingly said “YES!” to Proposition 12, which ushers in the strongest farm animal protection law in the world. The passage of the transformational proposition builds on...

TAMPA — The Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society Legislative Fund and Doris Day Animal League are celebrating a tremendous victory in the campaign to end greyhound racing in Florida with the passage of Amendment 13. “Because of the decisions of millions of Florida voters, thousands of...

The Humane Society of the United States announces that Tony award-winning actress and singer Sutton Foster will host the 2018 To the Rescue! New York Gala on November 9. The gala supports the rescue, care, placement and potential rehoming of thousands of animals every year. Foster has appeared in 11...

As the Humane Society of the United States and coalition partners return to Puerto Rico this week, the HSUS is proud to announce that Spayathon for Puerto Rico has been selected to join the Clinton Global Initiative’s “Commitment to Action”, which recognizes efforts to address significant global...

Wildlife and animal-protection groups submitted recommendations today urging Canada’s fishery management agency to continue and expand protections for critically imperiled North Atlantic right whales. Following an unprecedented 12 right whale deaths in Canadian waters in 2017, Fisheries and Oceans...

The Humane Society of the United States will honor Gucci with the Corporate Consciousness Award at its 2018 To the Rescue! New York Gala on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. As one of the first international luxury brands to go fur-free, Gucci has shown that a highly successful company can take a stand against...