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U.S. finalizes critical habitat protections for endangered humpback whales

The United States has finalized a rule to protect key ocean habitats used by endangered humpback whales as they migrate and...

Bill to end keeping big cats as pets, 'cub petting' reintroduced in U.S. Senate

A bill that would prohibit public contact with big cats like tigers, lions and leopards and ban keeping these animals as pets...

Breaking: Washington bans the sale of puppy mill puppies in pet shops

Today, Governor Jay Inslee signed the Humane Pet Sales Bill, making Washington state the fourth in the nation to prohibit the...

Farmed animal welfare
A resolution for Earth Day — and every day

With spring in full blossom, my favorite escape from Zoom meetings is getting outside for a long walk with my dog, Lilly...

Farmed animal welfare
IHOP broke its animal welfare promises — Here’s what you can do

Today, I’m asking for your help in urging IHOP to take action to keep its animal welfare promises. Here at the Humane Society...

Slow pace of state and federal inspections during pandemic makes things worse for dogs in puppy mills

State and federal inspections of puppy mills have been scaled back or, in some cases, have ground to a halt during the...

Wildlife killing contests
Breaking news: Maryland lawmakers ban wildlife killing contests

Maryland legislators have just passed a bill banning wildlife killing contests—cruel events where participants compete to win...

California Senate committee advances bill to prohibit certain toxicity tests on dogs. HSUS poll shows most residents support outlawing such tests

As a bill to outlaw chemical tests on dogs that are not required by law advances in California, we are releasing a new poll...

Breaking news: Saks Fifth Avenue will ditch fur

Saks Fifth Avenue, a North American retailer synonymous with luxury fashion, announced today that it will end sales of all...