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 beating a Pekingese puppy to death in his Beach, N.D. back yard.
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PARKER, S.D. — The Humane Society of the United States, in conjunction with Second Chance Rescue and the Turner County Sheriff's Department, rescued 172 dogs from unsanitary conditions at an alleged puppy mill in Turner County.
"These animals were clearly lacking proper medical care and socializat... full article
MISSOULA, Mont. — Conservation groups have asked a federal district court to block fall wolf hunts in Idaho and Montana. The request came in an ongoing lawsuit seeking to restore federal Endangered Species Act protections to wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains until wolf numbers are stronger, the states dev... full article
The Humane Society of the United States and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing an elk in Medicine Bow National Forest, Wyo. The dead animal was discovered l... full article
National restaurant chain Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc—with more than 300 locations in 40 states—has hatched a new animal welfare policy: a switch to cage-free eggs.
According to Red Robin's new plan, the Greenwood Village, Colo.-based chain will exclusively use cage-free eggs in all U.S. company-owne... full article
BOULDER, Colo. — The Humane Society of the United States and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for killing and mutilating a bald eagle last month in Legion County Park. full article
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — The Humane Society of the United States, the nation's largest animal protection organization, and Hill's Pet Nutrition are collaborating to address the plight of hungry sled dogs in rural Alaskan villages.
With extensive damage to area food caches and fish wheels caused by floodwaters and... full article
MISSOULA, Montana -- Conservation groups today filed their challenge to the removal of Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in Idaho and Montana.
On April 2, 2009, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service dropped the wolves from the Endangered Species list, finalizing an effort launched by the Bush adminis... full article
The Humane Society of the United States praises the North Dakota legislature for passing H.B. 1188 — a bill to increase penalties for illegally killing wildlife in the state — and applauds Gov. John Hoeven for signing the bill into law last week.
H.B. 1188 creates the crime of "exploitation of wildlife"... full article
Visitors to the Centennial State can help end the world's largest slaughter of marine mammals simply by eating out at some of Colorado's hottest restaurants. Seventy restaurant locations throughout Colorado are participating in The Humane Society of the United States' ProtectSeals campaign by boycotting Canadian sea... full article
WASHINGTON — An advance copy of the Federal Register — released Wednesday — contains a final version of the federal government's decision to eliminate Endangered Species Act protections for wolves in the northern Rockies except for those in Wyoming. The delisting effort revives an effort launc... full article
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 mutilating cows in southern Colorado.
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FARGO, N.D. — As rivers in parts of North Dakota and western Minnesota continue to rise, The Humane Society of the United States has deployed staff and equipment to respond to the devastating floods.
"We have received an official request from the city of Fargo to offer emergency animal sheltering and fi... full article
Residents in parts of North Dakota and western Minnesota bracing for potentially record-breaking floods are advised to evacuate with their pets.
"It is crucial that residents are prepared to take pets with them when evacuation orders are issued," advised Scotlund Haisley, HSUS senior director of emergency services.... full article
Whether they are hitting the slopes or the trails, visitors to one of the nation's premier vacation destinations will no doubt work up quite an appetite in Park City, Utah. Hungry vacationers and locals alike can help end the world's largest slaughter of marine mammals by eating out. More than 25 restaurants a... full article
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 the poisoning deaths of two Sandpoint, Idaho dogs.... full article
WASHINGTON — Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced today the federal government's decision to eliminate Endangered Species Act protections for wolves in the northern Rocky mountains except for those in Wyoming. The delisting effort revives an effort launched by the Bush administration's which was halted in ... full article
The Humane Society of the United States, the nation's largest animal protection organization, today praised Gov. Dave Freudenthal for signing legislation to ban "Internet hunting," an appalling form of trophy hunting opposed by sportsmen and animal welfare advocates alike. The new law goes into effect July 1, 2... full article
The Humane Society of the United States Urges Governor to Sign Bill into Law
The Humane Society of the United States, the nation's largest animal protection organization, praised the Wyoming legislature for taking an important step to end "Internet hunting," an appalling form of trophy hunting opposed by sportsmen ... full article
The Humane Society of the United States and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing three elk east of Rulison, Colo. The Colorado Division of Wildlife is also of... full article
DENVER — Humane Lobby Day, organized by The Humane Society of the United States, connects citizen lobbyists to rally in support of animal protection legislation and to meet with lawmakers to urge them to pass pending legislation. Participants learn about citizen lobbying and the current legislative agenda... full article
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Citizens from across Wyoming will gather at the state capitol and meet with their lawmakers Wednesday to urge them to pass legislation to protect animals. The citizen lobbyists are participating in Humane Lobby Day, organized by The Humane Society of the United States. Rep. Rosie Berger (... full article
PIERRE, S.D. — Citizens from across South Dakota participating in The Humane Society of the United States' Humane Lobby Day 2009 will assemble at the state capitol Wednesday to rally in support of animal protection legislation. Activists will meet with lawmakers to urge them to pass H.B. 1146, a bill to c... full article
BOISE, Idaho — More than 50 citizens from across Idaho gathered at the temporary state Capitol today to meet with their lawmakers and urge them to consider legislation to make both animal cruelty and cockfighting a felony. The citizen lobbyists participated in Humane Lobby Day, which is organized by The Humane... full article
HELENA, Mont. – Citizens from across Montana will assemble at the state capitol and meet with their lawmakers today to urge them to pass legislation to protect animals. The citizen lobbyists are participating in Humane Lobby Day, which is organized by The Humane Society of the United States and the Montan... full article
The Humane Society of the United States and The HSUS Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the illegal killing of a grizzly bear found dead in Ashton Reservoir near Ashton, Idaho.
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On Wednesday, State Representative Beth McCann (D-Denver) introduced legislation to strengthen protections for dogs at commercial mass breeding operations known as puppy mills. The bill is supported by The Humane Society of the United States and The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Puppy m... full article
The Humane Society of the United States has named Bear, a 160-pound mastiff-mix from Palmer, Alaska, as a "Dogs of Valor" finalist in the inaugural competition honoring courageous canines. Bear was chosen because he intervened during a machete attack against his owners in December 2007.
News reports give the follow... full article
WASHINGTON — The Humane Society of the United States is pleased to welcome Yoke's Fresh Market to its roster of more than 4,500 grocery stores and restaurants that are participating in the ProtectSeals campaign to help end Canada's commercial seal hunt. Other participating companies include WinCo Foo... full article
The Humane Society of the United States and The HSUS Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for illegally killing a moose north of Fairfield, Idaho in late September.
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According to published media reports, o... full article
WASHINGTON — The Humane Society of the United States is pleased to welcome Rosauers Supermarkets, Inc. to its roster of more than 4,500 grocery stores and restaurants that are participating in the ProtectSeals campaign to help end Canada's commercial seal hunt. Other participating companies include W... full article
The Humane Society of the United States and The HSUS Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for illegally killing a deer near Big Piney, Wyo. late last month.
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According to a published media report, a mature... full article
The Humane Society of the United States and The HSUS Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for illegally killing a deer near Big Piney, Wyo. late last month.
The Case:
According to a published media report, a mature... full article
The Humane Society of the United States and The HSUS Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for illegally killing a bear in Trinidad, Colo. in late July.
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According to a published media report, Colorado Depa... full article
The Humane Society of the United States and The HSUS Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for illegally killing a bear in Trinidad, Colo. in late July.
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According to a published media report, Colorado Depa... full article
WASHINGTON — The Humane Society of the United States is pleased to announce that Anna, an Australian cattle dog from Idaho City, Idaho, has been named finalist for the Dogs of Valor award. She was chosen as a finalist in the companion dog category of the Dogs of Valor competition by a panel of celebr... full article
The Humane Society of the United States urges Covidien Electrosurgery not to mutilate pigs or any other animals in a surgical tool sales demonstration scheduled to take place Thursday. The demonstration on pigs is designed to allow the company’s salespeople to show off their new wares.
Covidien’s demons... full article
The Humane Society of the United States and The HSUS Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for illegally killing more than 100 caribou near Point Hope, Alaska in early July.
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