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Homeward Bound

About 100 dogs from Tennessee's largest puppy mill rescue arrived at HSUS headquarters—one of the last stops on their way to better lives. Read the story»
 
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How puppy mill survivors adjust»

One Teen's Global Mission: Animal Overpopulation

Find out what inspired fifteen-year-old New Jersey Ayna Agarwal to found her own international initiative. Meet the Humane Teen recently featured on CNN's "Young People Who Rock". Read the interview»

News

Third Round of Abuse
A new undercover investigation reveals still more abuse of downed dairy cows at livestock auctions. More» | Watch the video» | Act» | The ongoing story»

Watching the World Fly By
Get tips and learn tricks from a birdwatching pro. Grab the binoculars» 

Georgia Bust
A new, stronger dogfighting law will get it's first test after HSUS helped law enforcement on a dogfighting raid. More» 

Who Are You Wearing?
Delaware's into labels—in a good way. The state general assembly passed legislation requiring all garments made of animal fur to be labeled as real fur. More» | Shop fur-free»

Rallying for Seals
The fight to ban the inhumane, annual slaughter of baby seals in Canada continues this week in Brussels, on the eve of a European Union ban announcement. More»

Blog

Talk Back: Dog's Independence Day
We've had lots of feedback on the Tenn. puppy mill raid, and the subsequent efforts to adopt out the rescued dogs. I am so pleased that we were able to respond to this deplorable mill, but I am still upset that these places are even allowed to exist under the law... More» 
July 3, 2008, 2:10 pm

A Wish Worth Granting
If Leona Helmsley's wishes are fulfilled, as they should be, it would represent the largest investment in animal protection in U.S. history. Such an expenditure has the potential to solve some of the major dog welfare problems... More» 
July 2, 2008, 3:07 pm

700 Happy Endings
Take a look at this video and take pride in knowing that it is precisely because of your support that we can conduct these operations. Hundreds of dogs have been rescued from horrendous treatment... More» 
July 1, 2008, 2:20 pm

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Young Voices

Little Gives
Seven-year-old Brianna Zeiberg didn't need 32 gifts for her birthday, which is why the Westport, Conn. youth asked her party guests to show up with donations for needy animals instead. More»

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