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On our 65th anniversary, a salute to our founders

Sixty-five years ago, four animal advocates, determined to fill “a great vacuum, at the national level, in American humane...

Animal testing
Bill to end animal testing for cosmetics introduced in Congress with support from industry leaders

The movement to end the testing of personal care and beauty products on animals has gained unprecedented momentum in recent...

Animal testing Protecting equines
USDA moves to permanently hide animal welfare records on puppy mills, walking horse shows and other regulated businesses

The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to permanently conceal crucial animal welfare records, including inspection reports...

Animal rescue and response
Latest HSUS investigation shows Petland store in Florence, KY, selling sick puppies

Our latest investigation reveals shocking and deceptive tactics used by a corporate-run Petland store to sell a sick puppy to...

HSUS, HSI and partners threaten to sue U.S. for failing to protect pangolins

Pangolins are the most illegally trafficked mammals in the world. For decades they have been poached indiscriminately...

Banning trophy hunting
New poll shows more Floridians than ever oppose hunting of black bears

Florida authorities are now considering a proposal to manage the state’s black bear population, including a plan that could...

Animal rescue and response
Honoring our veterans and the animals they love

Veterans Day appears on our calendars every year as a special day on which to honor the men and women who have faithfully...

Protecting equines
Louisville, KY, urges Sens. Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul to stop blocking efforts to end horse soring, pass PAST Act

Council members of the largest city in Kentucky last night adopted a resolution with a strong message for the state’s two U.S...

Pets and their people line up by the thousands at Spayathon for Puerto Rico

Round 5 of Spayathon TM for Puerto Rico, a strategic initiative that aims to reduce pet overpopulation on the island...