Archive for January, 2011
New Beginnings for Dogs and People Behind Bars
The Montana Women’s Prison and the Dixon Correctional Institute host programs where inmates help care for dogs who need homes. Programs like this are obviously good for the dogs, but they also foster responsibility and empathy in inmates.
B Average for Obama Administration for 2010
The Obama Administration has established a strong overall record on animal protection. For 2010, I rate the Obama Administration a solid B for its performance on our concerns – an improvement over 2009’s B minus.
On the Ground in Haiti, One Year Later
This week marks one year since the earthquake in Haiti, and Humane Society International has been on the ground there for nearly as long, with all the promise and pitfalls that an extended deployment like this offers in an impoverished nation.
A&E Show ‘Hoarders’ to Feature The HSUS, Rescue of 2,000 Pet Rats
Alex GallardoOne of the 2,000 rats rescued. TV alert: This Monday evening, A&E will feature The HSUS in action on the season three finale episode of their show “Hoarders.” And I guarantee you’ve never seen a hoarding case like this! A&E called us in to . . .
Wild Animals as Pets Now Prohibited in Ohio As Part of HSUS Agreement
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland issued a sweeping executive order today, banning private citizens from acquiring certain dangerous wild animals as pets and requiring current owners to register the animals and microchip them. The new rule prohibits exotic animal owners who have previously had their local, . . .
Sinful Plans for Horse Slaughter; Speaking up for Feral Cats
The HSUS You know the ad slogan—“what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” Let’s hope that’s true for the heartless bunch that’s assembled there these past few days to plot their strategy to expand horse slaughter in America. George Knapp of KLAS-TV 8 News NOW . . .
2010 Blog Favorites
Today, I post the blogs that got the most visitor traffic for the year—the top ten blogs of the 259 postings for 2010.
2010 in Review: A Remarkable Year for Animals and The HSUS
The HSUS performs exceptionally on the big issues that affect the lives of animals, working in four big arenas: public policy, corporate reforms, education and awareness, and hands-on animal care. In several months, we’ll be releasing our annual report for 2010, and here are some of the accomplishments that we’ll highlight.
