Although the Michael Vick dogfighting case focused the national spotlight on dogfighting cruelties, dogfighting has long been a thriving underground industry across the country in both urban and rural areas. Our work has these criminals on the defensive, but there are still many ways you can help...

Between July and August 2019, a hidden-camera investigation conducted by the Humane Society of the United States in the Frisco, Texas, Petland store uncovered both animal mistreatment and rampant disease. Citations for alleged violations of the city animal control ordinance are reportedly pending...

The Humane Society of the United States has released the results of its three-month-long investigation into Purebred Breeders LLC, thought to be the nation's largest online seller of puppies. The investigation was featured on NBC's Today this morning and highlighted the connection between Purebred...

The Humane Society of the United States is urging Pennsylvania lawmakers to support a bill that would prohibit the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores unless the animals are sourced from shelters and rescues. If enacted, the legislation would drive the pet market in Pennsylvania toward more...

Here's a list of six techniques that can help stop your dog from barking. While all can be successful, you shouldn't expect miraculous results overnight. The longer your dog has been practicing the barking behavior, the longer it will take for them to change their ways. Some of these training...

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla.—The Broward County Circuit Court has issued a ruling refusing to dismiss several defendants from a major class action lawsuit against a south Florida puppy dealer known as "Wizard of Claws." The suit, filed in 2007, accuses Wizard of Claws, its owners, and its affiliates of...

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 slicing the ears off of a young pit bull puppy. The dog is now in the care of San Antonio Animal Care Services...

Housetraining your dog or puppy requires far more than a few stacks of old newspapers—it calls for vigilance, patience, plenty of commitment and above all, consistency.

A federal district court in Washington issued a ruling in a lawsuit filed by The Humane Society of the United States halting the transfer of millions of dollars from a federal commodity promotion program that was being diverted to finance lobbying activities by the pork industry.