Humane Society of the United States

secure.humanesociety.org — To protect them and all animals in Canada, we need stronger laws with stiff penalties that will deter the worst kinds of abuse. Please take a moment to contact our Minister of Justice, and demand that he take action for animals. Read Full Story

humanesociety.org — The Humane Society of the United States is transporting 21 dogs rescued during Julys historic multi-state federal dogfighting raid to foster groups in Virginia and Massachusetts. The HSUS loaded up the lucky animals in Missouri after having worked with the Humane Society of Missouri on the initial rescue mission. Read Full Story

The Canadian baby fur seal hunt has, unfortunately, been taking place in the winter and early spring for many years. Even after extreme efforts over the years from Greenpeace and other hard core conservation groups, the Canadian government has continued to support the fishermen who participate in this hunt during their fishing off-season. For many people, it becomes one of those sad conservation issues whose persistence eventually makes it a lower priority; nothing has changed so we'd rather not think about it. But maybe that's now turning around. Following on the heels of the European Union's recent decision to ban the commercial trade in ... Read Full Story

The Canadian baby fur seal hunt has, unfortunately, been taking place in the winter and early spring for many years. Even after extreme efforts over the years from Greenpeace and other hard core conservation groups, the Canadian government has continued to support the fishermen who participate in this hunt during their fishing off-season. For many people, it becomes one of those sad conservation issues whose persistence eventually makes it a lower priority; nothing has changed so we’d rather not think about it. But maybe that’s now turning around. Following on the heels of the European Union’s recent decision to ban the commercial trade in ... Read Full Story

denverpost.com — Animals that have been kept at the Colorado Humane Society will be moved into the Humane Society of South Platte Valley when their new facility opens next year, according to Englewood deputy city manager Mike Flaherty. Read Full Story