The HSUS Annual Report for 2007 summarizes the performance and effective action of The Humane Society of the United States in 2007.

Browse the report to look back at what your individual investments and efforts yielded for animals—in the realm of public policy and enforcement, corporate reforms, public awareness and engagement, and direct care and animal rescue.

Download the full report as a PDF: Part 1  |  Part 2
Read Wayne Pacelle's overview: "An Extraordinary Year"

Battling Cruelty

“In a year when the Michael Vick prosecution thrust the hidden truth and ugly reality of organized canine combat squarely into a shocked America's consciousness, we scored two major related victories. Congress made interstate dogfighting and cockfighting federal felonies, and cockfighting was outlawed in Louisiana and New Mexico, the last two states to allow it.

 
Litigating and Campaigning

“A record 86 new animal protection laws in state legislatures mandated disaster planning for pets, allowed companion animals to be part of domestic violence protective orders, cracked down on animal cruelty and fighting, prohibited the private ownership of exotic pets, and banned cockfighting, horse slaughter, and Internet hunting.

Where We Work 

“HSI was active in more than 35 nations last year. Our programs included disaster relief, wildlife protection, veterinary and husbandry training, cruelty investigations, care and rescue, humane farming and slaughter, and public education.

Strengthening and Engaging 

Financial Operations Report 

“The HSUS awarded $6,801,762 in grants to 438 animal care organizations in 2007, making us the third largest U.S.-based grant maker to humane programs.