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WASHINGTON – Kitty Block, CEO and president of the Humane Society of the United States released on official statement regarding the racehorse fatality at Del Mar racetrack: “There was another appalling and needless death at the Del Mar racetrack yesterday. Veterinarians there euthanized Koa, a three...
The Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, a federal anti-cruelty bill, is now law. This animal protection measure sailed through the House of Representatives and the Senate with unanimous support and was just signed by the president. Humane groups that worked for the bill’s passage are...
WASHINGTON - The Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 737) passed the U.S. House of Representatives today by a vote of 310 v 107. This critical bill, led by Reps. Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan, D-Northern Mariana Islands, and Michael McCaul, R-Texas, prohibits the commercial trade of shark fins...
WASHINGTON — The Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society Legislative Fund and Personal Care Products Council issue the following joint statement on the introduction of the Humane Cosmetics Act in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives: “Today marks a historic moment with the...
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 NAPSA...
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...