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05/24/2012 10:00 PM
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California Fish and Game Commission Stays Out of Legislation to Ban Hounding of Bears and Bobcats
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Despite pressure from the National Rifle Assn. and the hunting lobby, California’s Fish and Game Commission elected not to take a formal position on Senate Bill 1221—legislation that would prohibit the cruel, unsporting practice of using of dogs to hunt bears and bobcats.
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05/24/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS Releases Undercover Video of Shocking Horse Abuse at Tennessee Training Stable
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See video from an undercover HSUS investigation that led the U.S. Department of Justice to file charges against a Tennessee walking horse trainer.
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05/23/2012 10:00 PM
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Senate Bill Introduced to Improve Housing for Egg-Laying Hens and Provide Stable Future for Egg Farmers
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The Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers applaud the introduction of S. 3239, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012, in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.
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05/23/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS Urges Tenn. Attorney General to Investigate Possible Violations of State Horse Soring Law
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On the heels of an undercover investigation into horse soring practices by The HSUS, the organization is asking Tennessee’s Attorney General Reporter Robert E. Cooper, Jr. to investigate the role of horse show management in allowing sored horses to continue competing in spite of a state law criminalizing such conduct.
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05/23/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS and PetSmart Charities Offer Toolkit to Help Animals in Under-Served Communities
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The Pets for Life Outreach Toolkit is designed to guide animal care service providers and other social welfare advocates to develop and implement strategies to effectively deliver critical information and resources to areas where affordable and accessible general pet wellness care has not been made readily available.
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05/23/2012 10:00 PM
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185 Reasons to Stop Horse Slaughter
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Many of the horses at the Duchess Sanctuary in Oregon herd were saved from the incredible cruelty of slaughter
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05/22/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS Releases Statement on the Fatal Mountain Lion Shooting in Santa Monica
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Jennifer Fearing, California senior state director for The HSUS, issued a statement in response to news reports of a mountain lion who was shot and killed by police after wandering into a busy Santa Monica shopping area.
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05/22/2012 10:00 PM
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Patriotic Pets
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Check out our photos of patriotic pets for Memorial Day.
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05/22/2012 10:00 PM
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Marinas Nationwide Enthusiastically Endorse the Shark-Free Marina Initiative
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Marinas on the east and west coasts of the United States are enthusiastically joining the Shark-Free Marinas Initiative to help conserve the world’s imperiled shark populations.
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05/22/2012 10:00 PM
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Bat Mitzvah with a Twist: Helping Animals
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Earlier this year, 14-year-old Jacqueline Rubin completed one of the most fundamental rituals of the Jewish faith, her Bat Mitzvah. A lifelong animal lover, Jacqueline chose to focus her project on animals.
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05/22/2012 10:00 PM
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Reward Offered in North Carolina Dog Neglect Case
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The HSUS is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the neglect and abandonment of a dog in Vance County, N.C.
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05/22/2012 10:00 PM
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PRAI Beauty Group CEO Cathy Kangas Elected to The HSUS' Board of Directors
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The HSUS, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, announced the election of Cathy Kangas to its board of directors.
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05/21/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS Applauds the California Senate’s Passage of Bill to Prohibit Bear and Bobcat “Hounding”
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The HSUS applauds the California Senate for voting 22 to 15 to end the inhumane and unsporting practices of using dogs to hunt down bear and bobcats – a practice known as “hounding.”
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05/21/2012 10:00 PM
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HBO Executive James Costos Elected to The HSUS’ Board of Directors
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The HSUS announces the election of James Costos to its board of directors. Costos is vice president of global licensing and retail, consumer marketing for HBO.
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05/21/2012 10:00 PM
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Consejos para asegurar el bienestar de sus mascotas este verano
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Para muchos el fin de semana feriado de Memorial Day marca el comienzo del verano, y la HSUS les recuerda a todos que tengan en cuenta cómo el calor puede afectar a sus mascotas.
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05/21/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS Reacts to Guilty Pleas in Federal Horse Abuse Case
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In the wake of The HSUS’ undercover investigation into the shocking abuse of Tennessee Walking Horses, notorious trainer Jackie McConnell pleaded guilty today to a felony conviction for charges related to conspiracy to violate the Horse Protection Act.
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05/21/2012 10:00 PM
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Tips for Keeping Your Pets Safe This Summer
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Memorial Day weekend signals the unofficial start of summer, and The HSUS reminds everyone to think carefully about how the warm weather may impact their pets.
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05/21/2012 10:00 PM
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Animal Welfare Organizations Praise Ohio Legislature for Passing Dangerous Wild Animal Act
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The HSUS, Born Free USA and the ASPCA® issued a response to the passage of the Dangerous Wild Animal Act by the Ohio House of Representatives by a vote of 87 to 9.
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05/20/2012 10:00 PM
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Videos Show Why Puppy Mills Stink
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Drawing from many inspiring entries, The HSUS announced the winners of the "Why Puppy Mills Stink" video contest.
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05/20/2012 10:00 PM
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The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust Establishes Wildlife Sanctuary in Lavina, Mont.
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The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust established a permanent wildlife sanctuary in Lavina, Mont., after receiving the 160-acre conservation easement as a donation from Ed and Kathleen Arnold of Newport, Ore. The new Arnold Wildlife Sanctuary is home to number of animals, such as deer, fox, coyote, rabbits, squirrels, black bear, bobcats, salamanders and a variety of birds, including waterfowl.
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05/20/2012 10:00 PM
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Join us at Black Beauty Ranch for the 5K Freedom Run
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Join us June 9 for the first ever 5K Freedom Run at the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch in Murchison, Texas. Registration starts at 7:00 am.
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05/20/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS Urges Pennsylvania Senate to Immediately Ban Private Ownership of Exotic Pets
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In the wake of an undercover investigation revealing that an Oklahoma roadside zoo with ties to Pennsylvania is allowing children to interact with dangerous predators, The Humane Society of the United States is urging the state Senate to quickly pass H.B. 1398, the exotic pet bill, sponsored by Rep. Edward Staback, D-Lackawanna/Wayne.
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05/18/2012 10:00 PM
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Suspected North Carolina Cockfighting Operation Raided
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The Humane Society of the United States’ Animal Rescue Team assisted the Robeson County Sherriff’s Department in a cockfighting investigation and raid in Robeson County, resulting in more than a dozen arrests of suspected cockfighters and the seizure of more than 10 birds.
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05/17/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS Presents Animal Care Expo 2012 in Las Vegas
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Presented by The Humane Society of the United States, Animal Care Expo is celebrating its 21st year as the world's largest international education and trade show in the fields of animal care, sheltering and rescue.
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05/17/2012 10:00 PM
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The Humane Society of the United States Releases Statement on Trainer Doug O’Neill’s Horse Drugging Record
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Keith Dane, director of equine protection for The Humane Society of the United States, issued a statement about reports of Kentucky Derby winning trainer Doug O’Neill’s multiple violations of drugging horses
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05/17/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS Urges Congress to Take Immediate Action by Passing the Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act
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In the wake of an undercover investigation revealing that an Oklahoma roadside zoo with approximately 200 tigers and other big cats is allowing children to interact with dangerous predators, The HSUS is calling on members of Congress to take immediate action on the Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act (H.R. 4122).
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05/16/2012 10:00 PM
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World Trade Organization Ruling Threatens Future of U.S. Dolphin-Safe Labeling Law
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The HSUS and Humane Society International are dismayed by a World Trade Organization ruling that finds the U.S. Dolphin-Safe label for tuna sold in the United States does not comply with certain WTO rules.
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05/16/2012 10:00 PM
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Illinois Senate Takes Historic Steps to Protect Sharks
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The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education (COARE), The Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society International, and Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) applaud the Illinois State Senate for passing a new bill to end Illinois' contribution to the dire collapse of shark populations worldwide.
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05/16/2012 10:00 PM
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Animal Welfare Organizations Praise Ohio House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee for Passing Dangerous Wild Animal Act
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The HSUS, Born Free USA and the ASPCA® issued the following statements in response to the passage of the Dangerous Wild Animal Act in the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
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05/16/2012 10:00 PM
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Reward Offered in New York Python Neglect
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The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for releasing a python in Hyde Park, New York.
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05/16/2012 10:00 PM
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Humane Care for Dogs is at Stake in Proposed USDA Rule
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A proposed USDA rule could close a loophole that has allowed hundreds of puppy mills to operate without federal inspections or oversight. Please help dogs by commenting on the proposal.
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05/16/2012 10:00 PM
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Shark Advocates Join New York City Council Member Margaret Chin to Rally for State Legislation to Protect Sharks and Oceans
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A coalition of animal welfare, environmental and conservation organizations joined City Council Member Margaret Chin, D-Lower Manhattan and other city and state legislators for a rally on City Hall steps to announce her resolution in support of the state legislation to end New York’s contribution to the dire collapse of shark populations worldwide.
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05/16/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS Files SEC Complaint Over Tyson Foods’ Deceptive Animal Welfare Claims
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The Humane Society of the United States filed a legal complaint with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission asserting that Tyson Foods, Inc., the world’s second-largest meat producer, is making deceptive public statements related to animal well-being.
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05/15/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS Teaches Bloomington, Minn. Residents how to Prevent Conflicts with Coyotes
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The HSUS, in collaboration with the City of Bloomington Animal Control, held an educational seminar to instruct Bloomington residents about nonlethal techniques that they can use to prevent conflicts with coyotes.
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05/15/2012 10:00 PM
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HSUS Undercover Investigation Reveals Dead Tigers, Safety Threats at Oklahoma’s GW Exotic Animal Park
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We have released the results of an undercover investigation into an Oklahoma exotic animal park, where an investigator recorded tiger deaths, unwarranted breeding and dangerous incidents involving children and adults.
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05/14/2012 10:00 PM
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Denny’s Moves to End Gestation Crate Pig Confinement in Its Supply Chain
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Denny’s announced that it will work with its suppliers to eliminate the practice of confining pigs in gestation crates for its bacon, sausage, and other pork products.
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05/14/2012 10:00 PM
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HSUS Applauds New Jersey Assembly Committee for Passing Bill to Regulate Captive Tigers
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The HSUS applauds the New Jersey Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee for passing a measure to require certificates of registration for captive tigers.
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05/14/2012 10:00 PM
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Denny’s anuncia planes para eliminar confinamiento de cerdas en jaulas de gestación
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Denny’s ha anunciado que trabajará con sus abastecedores para eliminar la práctica de confinar a cerdas en jaulas de gestación en la producción de su tocino, salchichas y otros productos porcinos. Denny’s y la HSUS han trabajado conjuntamente por más de cinco años para abordar la temática del bienestar animal.
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05/10/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS Condemns Iowa Governor’s Power Grab on Lead Shot Rule
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Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States, issued a statement condemning Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad’s executive order to unilaterally repeal a Natural Resources Commission science-based rule to ban the use of toxic lead ammunition for dove hunting.
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05/10/2012 10:00 PM
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Reuniting Six Coyote Pups with their Mother
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When some spring yard work turned up six infant coyotes all alone, Kim D'Amico at Fund for Animals Wildlife Center in Ramona, Calif helped reunite them with their mama.
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05/09/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS Applauds USDA For Proposal To Regulate Unlicensed Puppy Mills
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The HSUS and the Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and the U.S. Department of Agriculture for issuing a proposed rule designed to close the loophole in the Animal Welfare Act regulations that has allowed thousands of large-scale commercial puppy mills to operate without federal inspections or oversight, particularly operations that sell over the Internet.
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05/09/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS Urges Salina, N.Y. to Adopt a Humane Program for Managing Coyote Conflicts
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The Humane Society of the United States is encouraging the town board of Salina, N.Y. to adopt a humane program for managing conflicts with coyotes, rather than resorting to ineffective, lethal measures.
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05/09/2012 10:00 PM
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More than 100 Birds Rescued from Alleged Cruelty and Neglect in Ohio
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The HSUS’ Animal Rescue Team and other animal welfare organizations were called in by The Humane Society of Greater Dayton to assist in the seizure of more than 100 parrots from “Wings Over the Rainbow” in Moraine, Ohio.
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05/09/2012 10:00 PM
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Five Ways to Help Parrots
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The HSUS rescued more than 100 birds from deplorable conditions. Want to help? Here are 5 things you can do today for parrots.
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05/09/2012 10:00 PM
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Amanda Hearst, HSUS CEO Wayne Pacelle, and the ASPCA Join Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal In Calling for Legislative Crack Down on New York Puppy Mills
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The HSUS, along with Assembly Member Linda B. Rosenthal, D-Manhattan, the ASPCA, and Friends of Finn members Amanda Hearst and Georgina Bloomberg, announced the introduction of a new bill, A.10150, in the New York legislature that will strengthen standards of care for dogs in large-scale, commercial breeding facilities, commonly known as puppy mills.
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05/08/2012 10:00 PM
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Rhode Island House of Representatives Applauded for Passing Bill to Protect Farm Animals
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The Humane Society of the United States applauds the Rhode Island House of Representatives for passing H.7180, legislation that would prohibit the cruel and extreme confinement of veal calves and breeding pigs in crates so small they’re unable to even turn around for nearly their entire lives.
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05/08/2012 10:00 PM
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Humane Society of the United States Investigation Leads Tyson Foods to Suspend Purchases from Wyoming Premium Farms
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An undercover investigation at a pig factory farm by The Humane Society of the United States has prompted meat industry giant Tyson Foods to say that it has suspended its purchase of animals from the facility.
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05/07/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS and Michigan Horse Welfare Coalition Offer Reward in Cheboygan, Mich., Horse Abandonment
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The Humane Society of the United States and the Michigan Horse Welfare Coalition are offering a reward of up to $3,750 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the abandonment of a horse on a road near Cheboygan, Mich.
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05/07/2012 10:00 PM
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Undercover Investigation Documents Pig Abuse at Tyson Supplier
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The Humane Society of the United States released undercover video footage revealing cruel treatment of animals and inhumane conditions at a Wyoming pig breeding facility owned by a supplier for Tyson Foods.
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05/07/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS Urges North Carolina to Restrict Exotic Animals as Pets After Escaped Monkey Bites Three People in Asheville
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The HSUS urges North Carolina lawmakers to regulate the private ownership of exotic animals in the wake of the incident involving an escaped marmoset monkey that bit three people in Asheville, N.C. According to a neighbor, the marmoset monkey routinely escaped from a residence where she was kept as a pet.
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05/07/2012 10:00 PM
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Wayne's Blog: Abhorrent Abuse of Mother Pigs and Piglets Uncovered at Tyson Foods Supplier
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The investigation announced today by The HSUS was conducted at Wyoming Premium Farms, a supplier to the meat industry giant Tyson Foods, and it's a case of sickening and blatant cruelty.
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05/07/2012 10:00 PM
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Investigación encubierta documenta abuso hacia cerdos en instalación de abastecedor de Tyson Foods
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The Humane Society of the United States publicó imágenes encubiertas en video que revelan el trato cruel hacia los animales y las condiciones inhumanas en una instalación para la cría de cerdos de propiedad de uno de los abastecedores de Tyson Foods en Wyoming.
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05/07/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS Launches Puppy Mill Reward Offer During 2012 Puppy Mill Action Week
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As Mother’s Day approaches, The Humane Society of the United States asks supporters from around the globe to remember the mother dogs suffering in puppy mills, spending their lives in cramped wire cages, often with barely enough food and water to stay alive as they churn out puppies for sale at pet stores and online.
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05/07/2012 10:00 PM
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More than 300 Supporters Wild About “Taste of Spring 2012”
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"Taste of Spring" event brings community together to support South Florida Wildlife Center working to save young wildlife
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05/06/2012 10:00 PM
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Safeway anuncia avances hacia la eliminación de jaulas de gestación de su cadena de suministro
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Safeway Inc. (NYSE: SWY) anunció hoy que empezará a formular planes para eliminar el uso de las jaulas de gestación de su cadena de suministro.
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05/06/2012 10:00 PM
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The Humane Society of the United States Urges USDA to Reform Wildlife Services Program
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In response to revelations in a recent investigative series published in the Sacramento Bee, The HSUS sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to take swift action to address the most critical problems with its Wildlife Services program.
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05/06/2012 10:00 PM
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Tricksy Beavers, Foxy Babies: HSUS Wildlife News Bulletin
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The latest on all things wildlife, in 200 words or less.
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05/06/2012 10:00 PM
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Safeway Announces Progress Toward Gestation Stall-Free Pork Supply Chain
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Safeway, Inc., announced today that it will begin formulating plans to have a gestation stall-free supply chain for the pork products they sell.
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05/06/2012 10:00 PM
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Reward Offered for Information in Illegal Trapping Case that Resulted in Raccoon’s Death
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$2,500 reward offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who set a leghold trap in a Northwest neighborhood of Washington, D.C., that resulted in the trapped raccoon having to be euthanized.
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05/03/2012 10:00 PM
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The Humane Society of the United States Applauds the Minnesota Legislature and Governor Dayton for Protecting Pets
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The Humane Society of the United States applauds Gov. Mark Dayton and the Minnesota legislature for ending so-called “pound seizure”—the turning over of dogs and cats to laboratories for experimentation—in the state.
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05/03/2012 10:00 PM
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Seal Slaughter is on Life Support, but Not Ready to Die
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Rebecca Aldworth anticipates a challenging year for the Protect Seals campaign because of a fur lobby that won’t give up easily, but she is ever more determined to stop the slaughter.
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05/03/2012 10:00 PM
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Legislature Adjourns with Numerous Bills Passed for Hawaii’s Animals
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The Humane Society of the United States, on behalf of its more than 50,000 members and supporters across Hawaii, thanks the State Legislature for its support in passing a number of animal protection bills this legislative session, and urges Gov. Abercrombie to sign the bills into law.
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05/01/2012 10:00 PM
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ACE Documentary Film Grant Guidelines and FAQs
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Read our guidelines and FAQs for submitting proposals to the Animal Content in Entertainment (ACE) Documentary Film Grant.
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05/01/2012 10:00 PM
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The Humane Society of the United States Praises California Lawmakers for Upholding Ban on Foie Gras
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The Humane Society of the United States applauds Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg and Assembly Speaker John Perez for making it clear that California’s Legislature will not repeal or weaken the state’s ban on the sale of foie gras if it is produced by force feeding of the animals.
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05/01/2012 10:00 PM
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Enjoy the Bird Songs on International Dawn Chorus Day
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International Dawn Chorus Day is an annual celebration of birdsong. Get up early and enjoy nature's music.
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05/01/2012 10:00 PM
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Colorado Residents Urged to Include Pets in Emergency Plans in Advance of Wildfire Season
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In response to the imminent threat of wildfires across the western slope of Colorado, The Humane Society of the United States reminds residents who may be in the path of devastating wildfires to include their pets in any emergency plans and to take their pets with them if they evacuate.
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05/01/2012 10:00 PM
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Past ACE Grant Winners
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Learn about productions that have been awarded The HSUS's Animal Content in Entertainment grant to promote including animal protection issues in film and television.
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05/01/2012 10:00 PM
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Maine Attorney Anita Coupe and Kansas Neurologist David Wiebers Receive Highest Honor from The HSUS
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The Humane Society of the United States has bestowed its highest honor, the Joseph Wood Krutch Medal, on Anita W. Coupe of Biddeford Pool, Maine, and David O. Wiebers, M.D., of Overland Park, Kan. Coupe and Wiebers served as the fifth and sixth chairs of the board of directors of The HSUS.
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04/30/2012 10:00 PM
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Animal Protection Groups Oppose Attempt to Gut Calif. Ban on Cruel Force-Feeding of Ducks
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Animal protection organizations are calling on California legislators to reject an eleventh hour attempt to gut an animal protection law passed in 2004 banning the force-feeding of ducks and geese as well as the sale of foie gras which is set to take effect this July.
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04/30/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS Recognized with Webby Award for Outstanding Smithfield Exposé
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The Humane Society of the United States is proud to receive a 2012 Webby People's Voice Award for the video “Undercover at Smithfield.” The video chronicles an HSUS investigation of the largest pork producer, which documented inhumane treatment of pigs and led to a positive commitment by the company to improve its animal welfare practices.
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04/30/2012 10:00 PM
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USDA Files Charges Against Mississippi Roadside Zoo
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The Humane Society of the United States applauds a decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to file charges against the owner of Collins Zoo in Collins, Miss., for repeated and willful violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act.
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04/29/2012 10:00 PM
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New York Stops Proliferation of Live Animal Slaughter Markets
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The Humane Society of the United States, on behalf of its more than 800,000 supporters in New York, applauds Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York legislature for acting to extend a four-year moratorium forbidding the licensing of any new live animal slaughter markets within 1,500 ft. of a residential dwelling in New York City.
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04/29/2012 10:00 PM
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Summer Reads that Help Animals
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Six of Penguin (USA)'s most popular fiction authors are featured in the publisher's Read Humane(TM) campaign. Special editions of the animal-themed paperbacks will be sold May through August, and Penguin is making a donation to HSUS's Animal Rescue Team.
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04/29/2012 10:00 PM
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Return of Powerful Exotic Animals to Private Ownership in Zanesville Underscores Need for Ohio House to Pass Dangerous Wild Animal Measure
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Return of Powerful Exotic Animals to Private Ownership in Zanesville Underscores Need for Ohio House to Pass Dangerous Wild Animal Measure, says Karen Minton, Ohio state director for The Humane Society of the United States
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04/27/2012 10:00 PM
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Statement by The Humane Society of the United States on Loose Python
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Statement from Nicole Paquette, Texas senior state director for The Humane Society of the United States, in response to news reports of a loose python in a Houston, Texas neighborhood.
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04/27/2012 10:00 PM
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The Humane Society of the United States Responds to Maryland Court of Appeals’ Decision Regarding Pit Bull Dogs
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The Humane Society of the United States will work with Maryland dog advocates and members of the legislature to develop rational, science-based dangerous dog policies for the state after the Maryland Court of Appeals issued a decision fundamentally changing longstanding liability rules relating to pit bull and mixed pit bull dogs.
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04/26/2012 10:00 PM
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New Report on Human Health Risks from Consumption of American Horse Meat
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The HSUS issued a report detailing the food safety risks associated with consuming meat that originates in American horses. Horses in the U.S. are primarily used for companionship or competition, therefore they are not treated in the same way as animals raised for human consumption. Horses are commonly given pharmaceuticals that have been banned for use in food-producing animals by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Commission’s Food and Veterinary Office.
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04/26/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS’ South Florida Wildlife Center to Celebrate “Taste of Spring 2012” on April 28
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Providing care for wildlife, celebrating new life and preserving our ecosystem will be the focus at The HSUS’ South Florida Wildlife Center’s Taste of Spring 2012.
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04/25/2012 10:00 PM
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New Agricultural Council Brings Colorado Farmers, Ranchers and Animal Welfare Advocates to the Table to Discuss Common Goals
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To advance more humane practices on farms and ranches and to promote food producers who share that goal, The Humane Society of the United States announced the formation of an advisory body, the Colorado Agriculture Council of The Humane Society of the United States.
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04/24/2012 10:00 PM
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From Q to Catalyst: Bringing Animal Protection Ministry Coast to Coast
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This April, The Humane Society of the United States traveled coast to coast and partnered with two faith conferences to bring a message of animal protection and stewardship to more than 4,000 Christian leaders.
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04/24/2012 10:00 PM
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Burger King Announces Industry-Leading Animal Welfare Reforms
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Burger King got out in front of its competitors with an announcement that the company will transition to using only cage-free eggs, and will phase in pork produced without gestation crates.
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04/24/2012 10:00 PM
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Burger King anuncia importantes reformas de bem-estar animal e lidera na indústria
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Burger King anunciou que vai eliminar de sua cadeia de fornecimento nos Estados Unidos as práticas de confinamento intensivo de porcas reprodutoras nas chamadas "celas de gestação" e de galinhas poedeiras nas "gaiolas em bateria", uma atitude apoiada pela Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) e Humane Society International (HSI).
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04/24/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS Applauds Ohio Senate for Passing Dangerous Wild Animal Act
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Karen Minton, Ohio state director of The HSUS, issued a statement in response to the passage in the Ohio Senate of the Dangerous Wild Animal Act. State Sen. Troy Balderson, R-Zanesville introduced the legislation
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04/24/2012 10:00 PM
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Burger King Corp. anuncia importantes reformas para bienestar animal, demuestra liderazgo en la industria
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Burger King Corp. anunció que eliminará de su cadena de suministro en Estados Unidos la práctica de confinar a cerdas para cría en jaulas de gestación y a gallinas ponedoras en jaulas en batería.
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04/24/2012 10:00 PM
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Designing Fun for Retired Chimpanzees
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The chimpanzees in retirement at Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch spent years captive in research laboratories. That’s why we make sure that our resident chimpanzees get the chance to do what they like—play, paint, or kick
back—all day, every day.
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04/24/2012 10:00 PM
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Celebrities, School Children, Citizen Advocates Gather at Capitol to Lobby for Permanent Ban on Horse Slaughter
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As part of the “Horses on the Hill” event, celebrities, school children and citizen advocates joined Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., sponsor of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (S. 1176 / H.R. 2966), at the Capitol to urge legislators to permanently protect our nation’s horses from inhumane slaughter.
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04/24/2012 10:00 PM
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Animal Advocates Lobby South Carolina Lawmakers on Animal Protection Legislation
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During the 2012 South Carolina State Humane Lobby Day, more than 50 citizens from across South Carolina met with lawmakers at the Capitol and urged them to pass legislation to protect animals.
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04/24/2012 10:00 PM
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Virginia Law Enforcement Officers Receive Training to Combat Animal Fighting
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Humane Society University, an affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States, in collaboration with the Danville Area Humane Society, held a course for law enforcement officers in animal cruelty and fighting investigations.
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04/23/2012 10:00 PM
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HSUS a comunicarse con Domino’s en reunión de accionistas sobre confinamiento extremo de cerdas
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En la reunión anual de accionistas de Domino’s (NYSE: DPZ) a llevarse a cabo este miércoles, un representante de The Humane Society of the United Statesretará a la empresa sobre el permitir que sus abastecedores de productos porcinos confinen a cerdas para cría en jaulas tan estrechas que prácticamente las inmovilizan.
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04/23/2012 10:00 PM
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Wayne's Blog: Help Us End Animal Testing for Cosmetics Worldwide
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HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses the launch of the Be Cruelty-Free campaign, the largest-ever worldwide effort to stamp out animal testing for beauty products.
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04/23/2012 10:00 PM
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Animal Advocates Gather at Delaware Capitol to Lobby for Animal Protection
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Citizens from across Delaware participating in Humane Lobby Day 2012 met with lawmakers at the Capitol to urge them to pass legislation that will significantly impact animals.
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04/23/2012 10:00 PM
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Congress Asked to Spare Chimps, Save Tax Dollars
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The HSUS today asked members of the Senate Environment and Public Works subcommittee on Water and Wildlife to take action on the Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act (S. 810).
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04/23/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS to Address Domino’s Executives at Shareholder Meeting about Extreme Confinement of Pigs
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At the annual shareholder meeting of Domino’s on Wednesday, a representative of The HSUS will challenge the company about allowing its pork suppliers to confine breeding pigs in tight crates that virtually immobilize them.
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04/23/2012 10:00 PM
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"To The Arctic": A Thrilling Journey to the Top of the World
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This new IMAX® film shows the struggles of a mother polar bear and her young cubs.
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04/23/2012 10:00 PM
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The HSUS Applauds the California Senate Committee’s Passage of S.B. 1221
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The HSUS applauds the California Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water for voting 5 to 3 to advance legislation which would prohibit the inhumane and unsporting practices of bear and bobcat hounding.
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04/22/2012 10:00 PM
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New Hampshire Senator Bob Odell Receives 2011 Humane State Legislator Award
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The HSUS pleased to announce that New Hampshire State Senator Bob Odell, R-Lempster, has received a Humane State Legislator award for his work on animal welfare legislation in 2011.
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04/22/2012 10:00 PM
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HSUS Video of Smithfield Investigation Could Win a Webby
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The HSUS's undercover video of animal suffering at Smithfield pork suppliers has been popular on YouTube. Now the video is in the top 5 candidates for a Webby, the web version of an Oscar. Please vote now!
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04/22/2012 10:00 PM
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HSUS Shelter Experts to Tour South Dakota Animal Shelters
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Shelter services experts from The HSUS will be in South Dakota to visit animal shelters and animal rescue groups this week. The tour will include meetings with shelter representatives, a survey of shelter facilities and trainings for shelter staff.
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04/22/2012 10:00 PM
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‘Be Cruelty-Free’ Campaign Launches To End Cosmetics Testing on Animals
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The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International have launched the largest-ever global campaign to end animal testing for cosmetics — Be Cruelty-Free.
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04/19/2012 10:00 PM
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The Humane Society of the United States Applauds BLM’s Selection of Madeleine Pickens Proposed Wild Horse Eco-sanctuary for Environmental Analysis
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The Humane Society of the United States praises the Bureau of Land Management for its decision to support philanthropist and wild horse advocate Madeleine Pickens’ proposal to create an eco-sanctuary for America’s mustangs.
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