Animal Rescue and Care
Don’t For a Minute Excuse Eating Dog Meat As a Cultural Prerogative
The very idea of dogs as meat is unthinkable for most people, but an estimated 30 million dogs are slaughtered each year for local consumption in a handful of Asian countries, including China, Philippines, South Korea, and Vietnam. We’d be wrong, however, to think the . . .
Dismantling Puppy Mills in Creative Ways
Frankie was one of 50 small dogs rescued from a puppy mill that closed down. She was already 10 years old and was missing more than a clump of her fur due to mange. Harley lived for years at the end of a short, rusty . . .
Helping People and Animals in Peril From Fires and Floods
Fires and floods are in the news, taking human lives, disrupting home and work life, and putting animals at risk. The stories coming out of South Carolina and California – two states swollen and scorched by major natural disasters – are heartbreaking. Animals who died in a . . .
Evangelical Leaders Recognize ‘Every Living Thing’
Today, I was so pleased to participate in a press conference to announce the launch of “Every Living Thing,” a national campaign to engage the Evangelical community on animal protection issues. “Every Living Thing” is built around a statement of principles about animal protection from . . .
Violet Blossoms, As Have Other Rescued Fighting Dogs
At the beginning of this year, I shared with you the heartbreaking story of our rescue of 65 breeding dogs from a suspected hog-dog breeding operation in Cottonwood, Alabama. When our Animal Rescue Team found the dogs, they were emaciated and cold and thirsty and hungry, . . .
Wildfires a Threat to Communities, Including the Animal Inhabitants
Thousands of animals have found themselves in the hot zones of some of the most intense wildfires in the West in recent memory, and your HSUS is there to try to help them and the people who care about them. To date over eight million acres . . .
West Virginia, Michigan to Shutter Last Gas Chambers
It was a standout week in our campaign to ensure that no pet ever faces death in a carbon monoxide gas chamber. Last week, West Virginia closed its last remaining chamber, thanks to a grant from The HSUS and the persistence of our West Virginia state . . .
The HSUS, Police Break Up Dogfight Attended by Hundreds in South Carolina
In a dramatic action, The HSUS was on the scene yesterday in Chester County, South Carolina, assisting local authorities in breaking up a massive dogfight—an event that Chris Schindler, animal fighting manager at The HSUS, described as being “likely one of the largest if not . . .
In the Wake of Katrina
Hurricane Katrina is forever seared in my memory, and it forever changed the perceptions and stature of the humane movement in this country – for the better. It was a moment of extraordinary turmoil and overwhelming tragedy, but it also brought the issue of animal rescue . . .
Cuckoo for Von Cocopuff
Today I want to share a heartwarming follow-up story concerning Gremlin Von Cocopuff, a dogfighting survivor from one of our many animal rescue operations. Four years ago, The HSUS assisted local law enforcement in breaking up a dogfighting ring and rescuing 50 dogs from two . . .
Partnering to Save Companion Animal Lives
With our immense task of helping animals at risk in so many different sectors, it’s critical to foster strong collaboration among like-minded people and organizations. There’s strength in numbers, and so many important gains and defensive maneuvers require coordinated, collaborative efforts, whether we’re fending off ag-gag . . .
Korea Dog Meat Trade Survivors Settle Down in Forever Homes
In January, I shared the story of 23 dogs who managed to make it out of a dog meat farm in South Korea – which, for all of the other dogs who’ve ever met the fate of being caught up and caged in such a facility, . . .
