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Where to get a puppy

Are you getting a new dog or thinking about it? We're so excited for you and we know you'll give your new companion a great, loving home. Once you've decided you're ready for a dog, the next big decision is where to find this lifelong family member. You'll want to make sure to NOT get an animal from...
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Stopping the Wildlife Trade

Together, we can keep animals safe in their natural habitat.
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Why killing coyotes doesn't work

For more than a century, human beings have waged a war on coyotes, killing them with poison, traps, guns, hunting dogs and a variety of other cruel coyote killing methods . Nonetheless, the wary nature of coyotes and their remarkable adaptability has allowed them to quadruple their range throughout...
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Wild Neighbors (adapted from the book)

Macy’s, Inc. commits to going fur-free

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...
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October 21, 2019
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Top reasons to adopt a pet

Getting a new pet? Find out why you should adopt from a shelter or rescue
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Ending Cosmetics Animal Testing

Because beauty should be kind.
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How to remove pet stains and odors

Follow these steps to clean up stains and get rid of odors when your dog or cat pees or poops on floors or furniture in your house.
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Why you should spay/neuter your pet

Spaying or neutering your pet is an important decision for pet owners. As animal lovers who value our pets, it is important to understand the impact of this decision.
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What you can do to help oceans and ocean animals

Healthy oceans are vital to the animals who call them home and to the overall well-being of our planet. Here are a few things you can do to help. Stop trashing the ocean. You probably wouldn't dream of dumping your trash in the ocean. But did you know that over-fertilizing your lawn could have an...
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Coyote hazing: Guidelines for discouraging neighborhood coyotes

Coyotes generally avoid people. But if you encounter coyotes who have adapted to urban environments, hazing techniques can teach them to keep away.
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Travel safely with your pet by car, airplane, ship or train

Use The HSUS's travel tips to keep your pet safe while traveling by car, airplane, ship or train.
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BREAKING: Prada Group goes fur-free

Washington—Italian luxury fashion house Prada Group, and all its brands including Prada, Miu Miu, Church's and Car Shoe, has announced it will no longer use animal fur in its designs or products starting with its Spring/Summer 2020 women’s collection. Humane Society International and the Humane...
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May 22, 2019
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Protecting Marine Wildlife

Together, we are making the ocean safer for those who call it home.
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Adopting from an animal shelter or rescue group

Animal shelters are your best source when looking for a pet. Not only do they have a great selection of adult animals for adoption, but many of them also have kittens, puppies and purebred pets.
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Hawai’i court voids all existing recreational aquarium collection permits

Citizens and conservation groups achieved another legal victory against the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) when the First Circuit Court—sitting as the Environmental Court—ruled that all unexpired recreational aquarium collection permits are void. The April 12 ruling...
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Conservation Council for Hawaii, Earthjustice, The Center for Biological Diversity
April 16, 2018
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Promoting Smarter Wildlife Management

Together, we can learn how to peacefully coexist with wild animals and support their natural habitats.
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Taking Suffering Out of Science

Together, we can reduce⁠—and eventually eliminate⁠—harmful animal testing and research.
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What to do about wild mice

House mice, like all animals, like to stay warm and fed, and often spend their lives comfortably inside buildings without causing any problems. If they must go however, these humane tips will help you find them a new home.
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Adapted from the book Wild Neighbors

Cosmetics testing FAQ

Contents What products are considered cosmetics? Is animal testing legally required for cosmetics sold in the United States? Where is animal testing mandatory? Where is animal testing banned? Can legislation help end animal testing for cosmetics? Why do some companies still use animal testing? What...
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Banning Trophy Hunting

To save animals from death for the sake of a wildlife trophy.
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