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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 death of an extremely emaciated dog found on the side of the road in the Fort Wayne, Indiana, area. The Case...
MARYLAND—Today the Maryland legislature passed a bill that would ban the sale of parts and products made from imperiled wildlife species. The legislation is now headed to Gov. Larry Hogan for his signature. The bill (HB 52/SB 381) prohibits the trade in Maryland of products made from 15 at-risk...
The Humane Society of the United States and Virginia’s animal lovers thank Gov. Glenn Youngkin for signing five bills to regulate facilities that breed dogs and cats for research and improve treatment of animals. The bills, which passed both chambers with unanimous, bipartisan support, were...
WASHINGTON—The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud the decision by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas upholding the constitutionality of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act. The decision was announced on March 31. The...
WASHINGTON—Whole Foods Market has become the latest company to support the Humane Cosmetics Act, the federal legislation that would end the production and sale of animal-tested cosmetics in the United States. The legislation would, with certain exceptions, end all animal testing for cosmetics...
WASHINGTON—Wildlife protection groups today petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect hippos under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The legal petition was filed by the Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society International, Humane Society Legislative Fund and Center for...
Nearly 50 million pets in the U.S. do not have access to basic veterinary care. One of the ways that the Humane Society of the United States is addressing this problem is through its Rural Area Veterinary Services program, which is receiving $50,000 from PetSmart Charities. Due to cost and other...
WASHINGTON—Animal welfare and conservation non-profit, Born Free USA, working in collaboration with Humane Society International and the Humane Society of the United States, has today released a shocking undercover investigation exposing the cruelty of animal trapping, including for the fur trade...
We’re delighted to welcome the Unexpected Wildlife Refuge in New Jersey’s Pinelands region to the Humane Stewardship Alliance (HSA). With 767 acres of swamps, bogs, forests, fields and lakes, this new HSA member’s land supports an impressive array of woodland warblers and other songbirds, several...
SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, New Mexico—The Humane Society of the United States is assisting the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in rescuing dozens of dogs and more than 10 puppies from an alleged cruelty situation in San Miguel County, New Mexico. The San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office is also...
CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.—The Cheesecake Factory Inc. (NASDAQ: CAKE) today announced that it is working to accelerate its bakery operations' transition to cage-free eggs to the end of 2022, three years ahead of schedule. As part of The Cheesecake Factory's broader commitment to sustainable sourcing...
WASHINGTON—Conservation and animal welfare groups urged the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to deny permits to hunters seeking to import elephant trophies into the United States from Zimbabwe and Namibia. Under a settlement with the Dallas Safari Club, the agency must decide on eight pending...