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The Emergency Animal Rescue Fund is a continuing, dedicated fund that enables the Humane Society of the United States to help animals impacted by natural disasters or otherwise in need of urgent rescue. The fund supports our rescue and relief efforts for past, present and future emergencies such as...

Often law enforcement and animal control agencies are unable to pursue animal fighting cases because of the daunting cost of housing and caring for the seized animals. To assist with the cost of seizing animals from animal fighting operations, the Humane Society of the United States has created the...

Are you a law enforcement officer or animal control officer who needs assistance with an animal cruelty case? Are you concerned about an animal cruelty or neglect situation involving, but not limited to, animal fighting, puppy mills, hoarding, livestock abuse or general cruelty concerns? Are you an...

When the Humane Society of the United States pulls up to the Loudoun County Animal Shelter with its load of rescued pups, it's a cause for celebration.

The Humane Society of the United States’ Animal Rescue Team is on the ground providing disaster relief for Louisiana pets and residents in the wake of severe flooding throughout the state. The organization is assisting in the transport of more than 100 dogs from Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter in...

The Humane Society of the United States’ Animal Rescue Team is on the ground providing disaster relief efforts for Horry County, South Carolina, pets and residents in the wake of severe flooding following Hurricane Matthew after local agencies requested our assistance. The HSUS is conducting...

The Humane Society of the United States honored fashion industry leader HUGO BOSS and acclaimed philanthropist Georgina Bloomberg last night at the 2016 To the Rescue! New York gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. The evening raised more than $1.7 million for the organization’s animal rescue efforts,...

Following a week of free training provided to Oklahoma law enforcement agencies last month, the Humane Society of the United States was contacted by Blaine County Sheriff’s Department to provide guidance and support for the rescue of six horses and 22 cattle from two properties in Blaine County,...

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.

The Humane Society of the United States was called in by Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association to assist in the rescue of 24 animals, including horses, goats, dogs, cats, birds and a pig from a Kanawha County property. The Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association served a search and seizure warrant on...

Nearly 50 animals were removed from a Marion County, Ohio property for their safety and protection. Marion County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Marion Area Humane Society and The Humane Society of the United States to help with the rescue of horses, ponies, sheep, pigs, cats, dogs...

Answers to some common questions about animal shelters and rescue groups.

The Humane Society of the United States and Greenville County Animal Care are relocating South Carolina shelter animals before Hurricane Matthew strikes the Southeast coast. The HSUS’s Animal Rescue team is en route in an animal transport vehicle to move the animals from Charleston Animal Society to...

More than 150 animals were removed from a Chatham County property for their safety and protection. Chatham County Animal Services requested assistance from national and local groups for this large-scale animal rescue. The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant for the property...