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The Humane Society of the United States honors U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Mark Warner for their commitment to protecting horses
Today the Humane Society of the United States honored U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Mark Warner as the Humane Horsemen of the Year for 2023. This annual award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to protecting American equines. Senators Crapo and Warner have been
Statement on Petco ending rabbit sales
The Humane Society of the United States applauds Petco’s decision to commit to an adoption-only policy for rabbits, the third-most common companion animal in the United States, and one of the pets most frequently held in animal shelters. By discontinuing its limited pilot program that offered
In a victory for animal welfare, Missouri votes to shut down state’s remaining gas chamber
POPLAR BLUFF, Missouri—This week, the Poplar Bluff City Council voted in favor of shutting down and dismantling the local animal shelter’s gas chamber. The gas chamber, used to kill shelter animals, was the last known operating chamber in the state of Missouri for domestic animals and the removal
Donated houses support dogs and families in underserved communities
WASHINGTON— Farm & Yard, a supplier of innovative animal care products, donated CozyCube™ insulated dog houses to 168 families in underserved communities throughout the U.S. with the assistance of the Humane Society of the United States. The HSUS distributed the insulated dog houses, collectively
The Humane Society of the United States renews push to protect Tennessee walking horses from soring cruelty
WASHINGTON— For over a decade, the Humane Society of the United States has pushed for stronger enforcement of the Horse Protection Act, urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to close gaps in its oversight that have perpetuated horse soring, an illegal and abusive practice that forces Tennessee
NBA All-Star LaMelo Ball joins the Humane Society of the United States as an ambassador for More Than a Pet
WASHINGTON—Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard and devoted owner of five dogs LaMelo Ball has joined the Humane Society of the United States as an ambassador for its More Than a Pet campaign. Approximately 20 million pets in the United States experience poverty with their families and 70% have
To the Rescue! gala hosted by Daniel Henney supports work to end the dog and cat meat trade and protect all animals
NEW YORK CITY —The annual To the Rescue! gala supporting the work of the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, which took place on Nov. 1, at Cipriani 42nd Street, raised $2 million to benefit the organizations’ work to protect animals. International film and
Eve the hairless “bare bear” who was found dumpster diving in Northern California in 2017 arrives at her new permanent home at the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch in Texas
MURCHSON, Texas—After nearly two years of rehabilitation at the Fund for Animals Wildlife Center in Ramona, California, recovering from mange and other severe medical issues, Eve the hairless “bare bear” is now settling into her spacious new home at the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch in
Undercover investigations at two SeaQuest locations reveal abused animals with no access to light or fresh air, dangerous encounters, roach infestations
WASHINGTON—An undercover investigator for the Humane Society of the United States worked at SeaQuest locations in Fort Worth, Texas, for 28 days and in Las Vegas for 20 days during the summer of 2024. The investigations released today reveal horrific animal abuse and severe neglect, dangerous human
Giraffes proposed for US Endangered Species Act protections
WASHINGTON—In response to a petition and lawsuit by conservation and animal protection groups, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed listing four species of giraffes as under the Endangered Species Act. The Center for Biological Diversity, Humane Society International and the Humane
Reward offered in Darlington County, South Carolina for information on dog set on fire, abandoned
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 setting a dog on fire in South Carolina earlier this month. The Case: According to the Darlington County Sheriff
Bare no more
MURCHISON, Texas—Five years after arriving at Black Beauty Ranch, the internationally known hairless “bare bear” named Eve now has a healthy coat of fur and is living her happily-ever-after in her expansive natural habitat at the 1,400-acre Murchison, Texas sanctuary. Eve did not look at all like a
HSVMA awards 2024 Compassionate Care Scholarships to veterinary and vet technician students
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Alliance is proud to announce the recipients of its annual Compassionate Care Scholarships, awarded to veterinary students and veterinary technician students who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to animal welfare. This year marks the second year HSVMA has
New report grades U.S. colleges on plant-based dining and sustainability initiatives
The Humane Society of the United States has released a new scorecard assessing how some of the nation’s largest higher education institutions are advancing sustainability by adding more plant-based meals to their menus and reducing their reliance on animal products. These schools, which serve
Humane Society International ruft am #FurFreeFriday zu einer pelzfreien Welt auf
BERLIN—Die Humane Society International/Europe startet in der Woche vor dem Black Friday, dem 26. November, in Italien, Deutschland, Polen und Rumänien eine Online-Kampagne, um die Konsumenten für das Leid der Tiere zu sensibilisieren, die für die Pelzindustrie sterben müssen. HSI/Europe ruft
Humane Society International marks Fur-Free Friday this holiday season
EUROPE—Humane Society International/Europe is launching an online campaign in the week before Black Friday, 26 November, in Italy, Germany, Poland and Romania, reminding shoppers that fur clothing comes at the cost of extreme cruelty to animals. The organization is asking fashion lovers, designers
Humane Society International lancia una campagna social per il #FurFreeFriday
ROMA—“Questo Black Friday impegnati a non comprare e indossare pellicce” è lo statement che Humane Society International (HSI) invita tutti gli influencer e fashionista consapevoli a fare e postare sui propri profili social, in occasione del Black Friday, il prossimo 26 novembre. La campagna
Black Friday bez futra i okrucieństwa – apel międzynarodowej organizacji Humane Society International
W tygodniu dorocznych wyprzedaży, których finałem jest Czarny Piątek, międzynarodowa organizacja prozwierzęca Humane Society International/Europe rozpoczęła akcję na rzecz rezygnacji z zakupu produktów wykonanych z futer zwierząt w czterech europejskich krajach —w Niemczech, Polsce, Rumunii i we
De Black Friday, Humane Society International promovează Fur Free Friday (Vinerea Fără Blănuri)
BUCUREȘTI—Humane Society International/Europe lansează o campanie online cu ocazia Black Friday pentru a reaminti cumpărătorilor din România, Polonia, Italia și Germania că hainele și accesoriile din blană sunt produsele cruzimii extreme față de animale. Organizația le cere iubitorilor de animale
Police in Indonesia intercept a notorious dog meat trader, saving 53 terrified dogs awaiting slaughter
CENTRAL JAVA, Indonesia —A man suspected of being a dog meat trader on the Indonesian island of Java has been arrested, and a delivery truck packed with 53 dogs intercepted, as part of the country’s first ever large-scale police raid on an illegal dog meat slaughterhouse. Police in Sukoharjo