Companion Animals
In Ag Industry, Missouri Puppy Mills Have New No. 1 Fan
As Matt Campbell reported yesterday in the Kansas City Star, the American Farm Bureau Federation, the Missouri Farm Bureau, and the Missouri Pork Association are in a froth over a ballot measure to combat puppy mills, even though the measure has absolutely nothing to do with animal agriculture or their industries.
How The HSUS Helps Local Shelters
Here are a few of the ways we support the work of local shelters and rescues in their efforts to make the world a safer and better one for our cherished companion animals.
Talk Back: 400 Rescue Tails
Earlier this month, The HSUS traveled to three states over four days to give a second chance to nearly 400 dogs and cats living in deplorable conditions. Today I post some of your responses to these missions.
Adoption A Pot of Gold for Homeless Pets
I found in my inbox today a YouTube clip of a yellow tabby cat, Ranj, “celebrating” St. Patrick’s Day. I thought it would be a good day for all of us to celebrate the joy that our cats and dogs bring into our lives.
Mississippi Mess: 180 Dogs and Cats Rescued
Three rescue missions in three states over four days: That was the assignment of our Animal Rescue team over the past week. After rescuing 120 cats from a suspected hoarding situation in Tennessee and 90 dogs from a puppy mill in New Jersey on Saturday, HSUS staff headed straight to Mississippi, where 180 dogs and three cats needed reprieve from deplorable conditions.
With the Assist: The HSUS Helps Save 200 Dogs and Cats
The HSUS provides more hands-on care to animals than any group in the nation, and that work was in evidence this past weekend, when we joined with local humane organizations on rescues of dogs and cats in dire straits in New Jersey and Tennessee.
A Picture of Our Work, Protecting All Animals
The Humane Society of the United States doesn’t help just one kind of animal. We’re in business to protect them all, and we’ve been dedicated to that principle since the day of our founding — Nov. 22, 1954.
Get Ready for the Genesis Awards (Win Tickets, Too)
Here’s a deal for you. Take one minute to vote for your favorite film or TV dog star — from Astro to Old Yeller, Rin Tin Tin to Toto — before noon EST next Monday, March 1, and you’ll be entered to win two tickets to the Genesis Awards on March 20 and a one-night stay at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Spay by Spay, Ending Pet Overpopulation
Yesterday, Spay Day celebrated its sweet sixteen. Animal advocates organized more than 600 events nationwide, with local animal shelters, spay/neuter clinics, veterinarians, and others providing spay/neuter services, raising funds for that purpose, and educating the community about the importance of sterilization as a means of reducing euthanasia.
Follow the Money
Please ask, who paid for that attack ad against The HSUS in today’s New York Times? What is the so-called “Center for Consumer Freedom” and what corporations fund this shadowy organization?
Talk Back: Breeding Bad Health
Published on the final day of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, my blog about the BBC documentary “Pedigree Dogs Exposed,” and increasing concerns about the health and welfare consequences of current breeding practices in the world of dog fancying, drew a variety of responses.
Talk Back: CCF, Farm Animal Welfare
Many thanks to readers for the expressions of support and outpouring of donations to The HSUS in response to my blog exposing the misnamed “Center for Consumer Freedom.” Meanwhile, you expressed enthusiasm for the launch of the ballot initiative in Ohio and outrage about the treatment of dairy cows after watching an exposé on ABC News’ Nightline.
