Companion Animals
Catching Up to Cruelty
Most of our work at The HSUS is very linear. We see abuse, or we see a pathway to stop it, and we chase it down.
Remembering Ted Kennedy: A Lion for Animals, As Well
Though animal welfare was not one of Sen. Ted Kennedy’s signature concerns, he was always there for the cause, and he had all the right instincts on the subject.
Teamwork to the Rescue
Fresh off of rescuing more than 500 dogs from a puppy mill in Texas, HSUS staff were on the ground in Virginia this weekend, removing 100 dogs from another deplorable puppy mill.
No Looking Back for 500 Puppy Mill Dogs
Last week I posted a video on a puppy mill raid in Texas where we rescued more than 500 dogs and about 15 cats. Today I wanted to give you the latest on the case.
Coming Full Circle
Michael Vick has become the personification of dogfighting and its cruelty. Oddly enough, after serving his sentence for illegal dogfighting activities, that’s one reason why we think that he can be a valuable messenger about what not to do with animals.
This is What a Rescue Looks Like
I told you yesterday about a dramatic puppy mill raid in Texas, with more than 500 dogs rescued. Our video team has just filed this insider account, and it’s a must-watch item.
Cross Country Quadrathlon
There is unrelenting activity at The HSUS to help animals. And the past 24 hours have been a whirlwind, demonstrating how we advance the battle on multiple fronts.
Helmsley Estate a Matter of Trust
Leaders from The HSUS, the ASPCA, and Maddie’s Fund just stepped out of a press conference in New York City announcing our legal action to honor the intentions of Leona Helmsley.
Voted Off the Island, San Nicolas Cats Get Second Chance
The HSUS Animal Care facilities have become a little richer in terms of species composition with the arrival of a group of very special feral cats from San Nicolas Island to our sanctuary in San Diego County.
New Arkansas Felony Animal Cruelty Law Fills Deficit
As of today, the mistreatment of animals in Arkansas, whether by hoarders, puppy millers, cockfighters or others, will be met with a stronger measure of justice, one that is backed by a full array of law enforcement and public officials in the state.
Mark Buehrle Pitches Perfect Game, Pets for Life
White Sox ace Mark Buehrle pitched a perfect game yesterday. Buehrle and his wife Jamie are spokespersons for our Pets for Life campaign. Here’s his PSA, which we hope more people will get to see now that he’s found such a prominent place in the record books.
Talk Back: Stop Fighting
You had much to say about last week’s eight-state dogfighting raid—the largest one-day coordination of raids in U.S. history—and today I share some of your enthusiastic comments.
