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WASHINGTON—A shocking undercover investigation (PDF) conducted by the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International found giraffe parts and products sold online and in stores by at least 51 dealers across the United States. An investigator went undercover in 21 stores in...

TRENTON—Acknowledging that Governor Phil Murphy’s executive order banning bear hunting on state lands is a first step in the right direction, New Jersey Black Bear Coalition members agree that substantially more action is needed to fulfil the governor’s commitment to a statewide moratorium on the...

The Humane Society of the United States is providing a $2,500 grant to Hui Pono Holoholona, an all-volunteer non-profit spay/neuter organization and cat rescue dedicated to helping animals on the east side of the Big Island of Hawaii. The grant will help cover costs incurred by Hui Pono Holoholona...

Governor Ricketts has approved a regulation to open a trophy hunting season on Nebraska’s mountain lions in 2019. In June, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission voted in favor of the regulation, despite widespread public opposition. The Humane Society of the United States opposes the opening of a...

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is earning praise for signing legislation to restrict the intrastate sale of ivory and rhino horn products. House Bill 4843, introduced by Rep. Martin Moylan of Des Plaines, will ensure that Illinois does not contribute to the illegal wildlife trade. The Humane Society of...

In animal welfare, we work in a challenging world. We speak for those who have no voices and represent a population whose natural reaction is to befriend and trust. That approach is more than a simple behavior, it’s a charge that compels us to come together when others seek to divide. We were...

Warning: This document includes content that is graphic in nature. Note: This press release was updated on August 24 to add the additional reward offer. The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction...

The Humane Society of the United States recently became aware of a phishing e-mail scam that went to some PayPal users on July 30th and again on August 3rd. It appeared to be an attempt to gain the PayPal credentials of users by telling them that a donation had been made to the HSUS from the users’...

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 cruel and inhumane abandonment of an elderly, blind dog in Marion County, West Virginia. The Case: A man...

Last month, 28 French Bulldog puppies were found by a Texas Department of Public Safety officer packed tightly in plastic crates in a moving van in Texarkana, Texas. The Humane Society of the United States was asked to help find placement for these dogs, and connected local authorities to Chicago...

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 cruel and thoughtless fireworks attack that killed four calves in Sanilac County. The Case: The Sanilac...

WASHINGTON—Since 2010, the Humane Society of the United States Pets for Life program has addressed lack of access to pet resources in underserved communities around the country through outreach and support services to pet owners. The program operates in 36 markets , and has provided over 400,000...