Archive for July, 2011
A New Way to Tune In to Animal Issues
In my new weekly podcast, Humane Talk Hosted by Tracie Hotchner, you can hear more about important animal protection issues. Tracie is an author and national radio host with a dedicated following for her shows “Dog Talk” and “Cat Chat.”
In the Farm Belt, Working for Progress for Farm Animals
I am in the Midwest this week for the latest stretch of the book tour—in Des Moines last night, in Omaha today, and in Chicago tomorrow. All of these cities have had storied roles in the history of animal agriculture, with their stockyards coming to . . .
Dozens of Dogs Saved from Deplorable Conditions in Vermont
Our Animal Rescue Team helped remove 54 Labrador retrievers from a Vermont puppy mill, working with the Vermont State Police, the Humane Society of Chittenden County, and the Franklin County Humane Society.
Greener Pastures for Cast-Off Horses
Our Duchess Sanctuary in Oregon, run in partnership with the Fund for Animals, is one of our five animal care facilities. Many of the horses there were formerly used to produce an estrogen replacement drug called Premarin, but they are now living the good life at Duchess.
Building Better Lives for Young People and Their Dogs
Our End Dogfighting programs in Atlanta, Chicago, and Philadelphia reach out to at-risk youth to offer them alternatives to dogfighting and help them develop the right tools and knowledge to care for their pets. The approach is based on proven violence prevention techniques, and its . . .
Prairie Dogs Pack up for New, Safer Digs
The HSUS recently helped relocate hundreds of prairie dogs to safety on the Thunder Basin National Grassland in Wyoming. Take a look at a slideshow of photos from the project.
Talk Back: Ending Animal Fighting
The HSUS has a major campaign to address the problems of dogfighting and cockfighting. Today, I’m posting a few of your comments about Michael Vick’s recent visit to Capitol Hill to support stronger anti-animal fighting legislation.
Two Old Dogs on their Way to New Lives
Recently, our Animal Rescue Team removed more than 150 dogs from an overcrowded California property. Read about how two elderly dogs from this property are on their way to new lives.
Campaigning Against Animal Fighting on Capitol Hill with Michael Vick
Within the last decade or so, the legal landscape related to animal fighting has changed dramatically for the better. Today, Michael Vick joined me on Capitol Hill for The HSUS’s latest offensive to fortify the federal law against both dogfighting and cockfighting.
Coming Together to Take Action for Animals
This weekend, the Taking Action for Animals Conference in Washington, D.C. brought together animal advocates from across the country. If you weren’t able to join us this year, here are more ways to help animals in your community.
Saving Lives by Saving Land
The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust conserves habitat at 100 permanent wildlife sanctuaries in 38 states and eight foreign countries. Take a look at the WLT’s 2010 annual report for great stories about new sanctuaries in California, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, and Texas.
Calling for Conservation at International Whale Meeting
This week, Humane Society International is attending the annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission. We’ll continue to pursue a broad agenda of making our oceans safer and more humane for marine mammals and other creatures.
