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NEW YORK – The Humane Society of the United States hosted its 2019 To the Rescue! New York Gala which raised over 2 million dollars to benefit the organization’s animal rescue efforts. Hosted by actor Jerry O’Connell and actress Rebecca Romijn, the event honored consumer goods company Unilever;...

The Humane Society of the United States just released the results of its undercover investigation at a Florence, Kentucky, Petland store. This is the eighth Petland store investigated by the organization and this investigation revealed puppies sick and dying from the deadly, preventable diseases...

WASHINGTON— A coalition of wildlife groups today filed a notice of intent to sue the Trump administration for failing to propose pangolin protections under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. These scaly mammals from Asia and Africa are in grave danger of extinction. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service...

With the $4.5 billion plant-based foods market embracing meat eaters, flexitarians, vegetarians and vegans alike, the landscape is expanding even further to include delicious plant-based snack items and meals at sporting events, concerts, conventions and art museums. Two national organizations are...

According to news reports yesterday, a woman was found dead with an 8 foot snake wrapped around her neck. Samantha Morton, Indiana State Director for the Humane Society of the United States released the following statement: “Any constricting snake 8-feet or more in length is capable of killing an...

The Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance in partnership with Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance , is launching Animal Sanctuary Appreciation Day on November 1, 2019. The Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch is proud to be a member of the BCSA, GFAS and...

The Humane Society of the United States is assisting the Washington Area Humane Society in rescuing approximately 200 cats and kittens and several dogs and chickens in a large-scale alleged neglect situation on two residential properties in Washington County and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania....

NEW YORK – The Humane Society of the United States today announced that actor Jerry O’Connell and actress Rebecca Romijn will host the “ To the Rescue!” New York 10th Anniversary Gala on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 at Cipriani 42nd Street. The event will benefit and celebrate the organization’s animal...

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 condition of a dog who was found severely emaciated and wounded. The Case: On October 20 at approximately 2...

PORTLAND—Last week, the Humane Society of the United States and Predator Defense received the news that the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and Lane County Sheriff’s Office needlessly killed a bobcat kitten who was found at Oak Hill School in Eugene, Oregon. Yesterday the groups...

CINCINNATI—Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE: M) today announced that it will stop selling fur by the end of fiscal 2020. This includes all Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s private brands, as well as items sold from brand partners. Fur will no longer be sold in Macy’s, Inc. off-price stores, including Macy’s Backstage...

More than 300 local animal rescue and shelter personnel are registered to attend upcoming trainings on animal behavior being held in Ohio. The training hosted by the Humane Society of the United States in partnership with the ASPCA aims to inform attendees on how to interpret and respond to canine...