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The Humane Society
of the
United States
2100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-452-1100

 

Work Like a Dog

If there's a bright side to Americans spending almost half our lives at work, it just might be getting to bring our best pals with us to the office.

Teach an old job new tricks»
Fetch the book» | Watch the video» 

Wild Ones

When a pair of orphaned baby raccoons was taken in by well-meaning humans, their future was uncertain. Lucky coons» | Wild babies»

News

Boycott Bandwagon
A record number of consumers and businesses put their dollars to work in 2008 to oppose Canada's annual baby seal kill. Money talks» | What you can do»

More is More
For the first time in years, the USDA released more comprehensive information about how many animals are used in research—and the numbers are growing. Do the math» 

EU Bans Dog, Cat Fur
The European Union will enact a ban on the import, export, and trade of dog and cat fur in the new year. Fur-free» | Get the report»

A Welcome End
The nation's largest veal producer made good on its promise to phase out crates for calves, calling the structures "inhumane and archaic." Crate-free»

Seize an Opportunity to Do Good
Approximately 55 dogs and four horses were seized from an Indiana property where a woman's troubled puppy business left many of the animals in poor health and dim circumstances. More»

Blog

See You at Petland
It's not often you can pencil "saving puppies" into your weekend plans, but here's an opportunity. We've organized rallies at 22 Petland stores this Saturday... More»
Jan. 7, 2009, 6:30 p.m.

Now Showing: Cruelty
Adam Liptak in today’s New York Times wrote a measured piece about the legal brouhaha over a 1999 law to ban the commercial sale of videos depicting extreme and illegal acts of animal cruelty. These people should find no defense in the First Amendment... More»
Jan. 6, 2009, 5 p.m.

On the Ropes
I asked Jonathan Lovvorn, VP and chief counsel for Animal Protection Litigation and Research, to offer observations about two important legal cases—a meat industry case just launched, and a canned hunting case now decided... More»
Jan. 5, 2009, noon

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Pet Tip

Financial Aid
Having trouble affording your pet's care? Look to these groups for help.
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Did you know?
One in four shelter dogs are purebred, and breed-specific rescue groups abound. Learn more»

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Young Voices

Seal Savers
New York third-graders put their creativity to work to help stop Canada's commercial seal slaughter. Ready to wear» 



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