Archive for January, 2012

Time to Get the Lead Out in Iowa

By on January 10, 2012 in Wildlife/Marine Mammals with 0 Comments By Wayne Pacelle
Time to Get the Lead Out in Iowa

Lead has been known as a toxic metal for at least 2,000 years, and lead ammunition was banned for waterfowl hunting decades ago. The current battleground over lead ammunition is Iowa, which in 2011 took the unfortunate step of overturning its long-standing ban on the shooting of mourning doves.

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Helping Animals in Haiti, Two Years after Devastating Earthquake

By on January 9, 2012 in Companion Animals, Humane Society International with 0 Comments By Wayne Pacelle
Helping Animals in Haiti, Two Years after Devastating Earthquake

It’s been two years since a massive earthquake demolished so much of Haiti, and the impoverished nation has been struggling to rebuild. When it comes to animals, there’s been a very meaningful impact, thanks to the kindness of our supporters, the strategy behind our response, and our partner organizations.

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Cooperation Leads to Bust of Illegal Wildlife Trafficking

By on January 6, 2012 in Wildlife/Marine Mammals with 0 Comments By Wayne Pacelle
Cooperation Leads to Bust of Illegal Wildlife Trafficking

There’s some big news on the wildlife trafficking front today, with the arrest of a dozen individuals in California and Nevada as part of an enforcement action made possible in part by the work of HSUS volunteers, who cooperated with federal wildlife police and scoured . . . 

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Seals on Thin Ice: Canada’s Slaughter Must Stop

By on January 5, 2012 in Humane Society International with 0 Comments By Wayne Pacelle
Seals on Thin Ice: Canada’s Slaughter Must Stop

For years, The Humane Society of the United States has been at the forefront of a global movement to end Canada's commercial seal slaughter. A new study featured in the New York Times’ environment blog today highlights the devastating impacts of climate change on harp . . . 

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Talk Back: Victories and Continuing the Fight against Horse Slaughter

By on January 4, 2012 in Equine with 0 Comments By Wayne Pacelle
Talk Back: Victories and Continuing the Fight against Horse Slaughter

Recently, you’ve taken heart from our accomplishments for animals and have had a lot to say about the problem of horse slaughter. Here are some of your comments.

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‘War Horse’ and the Ties that Bond

By on January 3, 2012 in Equine with 0 Comments By Wayne Pacelle
‘War Horse’ and the Ties that Bond

Steven Spielberg’s War Horse is a must-see film. You’ll be inspired by the seemingly unbreakable bond between a young man and his horse—but also by flashes of human kindness that carry the story forward.

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