Companion Animals
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.
There Oughta Be Laws Against Exotic Pets

There’s no reasonable political explanation for dithering on the issue of keeping dangerous exotic animals as pets.
New Member of Our Animal Care Family

The SPCA Wildlife Care Center in Broward, County, Florida is now our fifth animal care facility. There is no group that has the range of hands-on care services for animals as The HSUS, or helps so many animals directly.