http://www.hsus.org Current press releases from The Humane Society of the United States. The Humane Society of the United States humanesociety@hsus.org Copyright © 2008 The Humane Society of the United States. All rights reserved. Convio Content Management System Module en-us www.hsus.org-27725866 http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/cape_wildlife_center/news/click_of_a_mouse_1.html Shoppers can now feed orphaned raccoons, rescue stranded whales, or protect endangered animals with the click of a mouse, benefiting the Cape Wildlife Center, Cape Cod Stranding Network, and International Wildlife Coalition. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:08:35 -0500 www.hsus.org-27725655 http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/cape_wildlife_center/news/solving_conflicts_1.html raccoon, intervention, problem animal, PAC, NWCO, nuisance wildlife, relocation, attic, chimney, evicting, reunion, Wild Neighbors, Cape Wildlife Center Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:08:34 -0500 www.hsus.org-27730799 http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/cape_wildlife_center/news/do_not_touch_wildlife_05.html Even the most well-meaning people can harm wild animals – and put themselves at risk – when they don't take the necessary precautions in handling wildlife, warns the Cape Wildlife Center. Policies that protect human health require that any animal of a rabies-vector species that has been inappropriately handled must be killed to be tested for rabies. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:08:32 -0500 www.hsus.org-27725996 http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/cape_wildlife_center/news/merganser_bittern_2005.html A red-breasted merganser and a least bittern were released into Scorton Creek in Sandwich April 15 after successful rehabilitation by the Cape Wildlife Center. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:08:27 -0500 www.hsus.org-27728194 http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/cape_wildlife_center/news/bald_eagle_03.html The Cape Wildlife Center admitted a juvenile bald eagle found in Dennis. The raptor, who had a band from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on her right leg, was identified as a female hatched this April in western Massachusetts. She was the first bald eagle treated by CWC since its inception in 1995. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:08:27 -0500 www.hsus.org-27725774 http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/cape_wildlife_center/news/tiniest_patient_1.html The Cape Wildlife Center performed an eye operation on its tiniest patient, a painted turtle the size of a quarter. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:08:27 -0500 www.hsus.org-27725573 http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/cape_wildlife_center/news/test_press_release.html No description available Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:08:26 -0500 www.hsus.org-27725735 http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/cape_wildlife_center/news/nature_nibbles_1.html The Cape Wildlife Center offers nature tidbits to help readers live in harmony with their wild neighbors. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:08:25 -0500 www.hsus.org-51231689 http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/ihop_ad_11162009.html Today, The Humane Society of the United States began running television ads exposing IHOP's continued use of eggs exclusively from hens confined in tiny, barren battery cages—where the birds are immobilized for their entire lives and cannot fully stretch their limbs. The ads are running first in California, where IHOP and its parent company, DineEquity Inc., are based. As the ads note, California voters last November overwhelmingly passed Proposition 2, the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act, phasing out the confinement of animals in crates and cages statewide, and requiring the transition to cage-free production. Prop 2 received more than 8 million votes, more than any citizen initiative in California history. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:46:29 -0500 www.hsus.org-51137685 http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/california_lawmakers_awards_2009_110509.html The HSUS is pleased to announce that California state Sen. Dean Florez, D-16, and Assemblymember Cameron Smyth, R-38, are Humane State Legislator Award winners for 2009. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:16:37 -0500 www.hsus.org-51124100 http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/hsus_testifies_for_federal_python_bill_110609.html Nancy Perry, vice president of Government Affairs for The HSUS, testified today before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security in support of H.R. 2811. The legislation would add certain nonnative large constrictor snakes to the list of injurious species that cannot be imported or moved in interstate commerce for the pet trade. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:05:56 -0500 www.hsus.org-51122630 http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/_reward_georgia_halloween_cat_mutilation_110609.html 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 ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­inflicting burns across the body of a small kitten in Stockbridge, Ga., on Halloween night. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:01:59 -0500 www.hsus.org-51122340 http://www.hsus.org/hsi/press_room/press_releases/hay_island_opened_seal_hunt_110609.html Humane Society International/Canada and The Humane Society of the United States condemns the Nova Scotia legislature's passage of Bill 50 – amendments to the Wilderness Areas Protection Act to allow the commercial slaughter of baby seals on Hay Island for their fur. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:54:29 -0500 www.hsus.org-51122074 http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/hay_island_opened_seal_hunt_110609.html Humane Society International/Canada and The Humane Society of the United States condemns the Nova Scotia legislature's passage of Bill 50 – amendments to the Wilderness Areas Protection Act to allow the commercial slaughter of baby seals on Hay Island for their fur. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:54:29 -0500 www.hsus.org-51121575 http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/hsi_wins_seal_campaign_award_110609.html Humane Society International is the proud recipient of the Campaign of the Year award at the European Public Affairs Awards in Brussels Thursday night. This highly coveted award, which is voted for by the professional lobby community in Brussels, was given to HSI for its high profile and successful lobby campaign to achieve an EU ban on trade in seal products. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:11:26 -0500 www.hsus.org-51122642 http://www.hsus.org/hsi/press_room/press_releases/hsi_wins_seal_campaign_award_110609.html Humane Society International is the proud recipient of the Campaign of the Year award at the European Public Affairs Awards in Brussels Thursday night. This highly coveted award, which is voted for by the professional lobby community in Brussels, was given to HSI for its high profile and successful lobby campaign to achieve an EU ban on trade in seal products. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:11:26 -0500 www.hsus.org-51108882 http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/governor_urges_mainers_to_adopt_pets_110509.html The Humane Society of the United States commends Gov. John Baldacci for signing a resolution declaring November 2009 as "Adopt a Shelter Pet Month" in Maine. The resolution urges Mainers to adopt dogs, cats and other companion animals from the state's animal shelters and rescue groups. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:58:17 -0500 www.hsus.org-51108583 http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/cancel_westchester_deer_bow_hunt_110509.html In a letter to Westchester County, N.Y., Executive Andrew Spano, The Humane Society of the United States voiced disappointment over plans to allow bow-hunting of deer in two county parks beginning Saturday. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:48:58 -0500 www.hsus.org-51106694 http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/reward_in_alabama_dog_shooting_110509.html 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 killing Josie, a Dora , Ala. family dog. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:01:05 -0500 www.hsus.org-51105471 http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/au_bon_pain_11052009.html Boston-based ABP Corporation—which operates the Au Bon Pain restaurant chain—announced its new cage-free egg policy for its Massachusetts locations. Beginning this week, its restaurants throughout the state will only use shell (whole) eggs from hens not confined in cages. The Humane Society of the United States worked with ABP to help the company improve animal welfare in its supply chain. Today, The HSUS applauded the company for adopting a forward-looking policy, which steers away from using eggs from hens confined in tiny battery cages that provide each hen less space than a sheet of paper for her entire life. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:49:37 -0500 www.hsus.org-51096737 http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/hsus_reacts_to_sc_cockfighting_indictment_110409.html John Goodwin, manager of animal fighting issues for The HSUS, issued the following statement commending the the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina for indicting 21 people as the result of a 13-month cockfighting investigation by state and federal authorities: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:10:15 -0500 www.hsus.org-51085582 http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/issue_2_11032009.html Statement by Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, regarding Issue 2 in Ohio: "By packaging Issue 2 as pro-animal welfare and pro-food safety, the architects of the ballot measure went a long way to assure its passage. We have not viewed Issue 2 as a poisonous package, but rather an empty one. The Ohio Farm Bureau and other agribusiness lobby groups cooked it up in an effort to block real reform. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:12:52 -0500 www.hsus.org-51083077 http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/reward_in_pa_dog_shootings_110309.html 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 execution-style shooting of two dogs in Pennsbury Township, Pa. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:04:56 -0500 www.hsus.org-51082977 http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/national_animal_shelter_appreciation_week_110309.html Each year, The Humane Society of the United States celebrates National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week during the first full week of November as a way to honor animal shelters and the dedicated people who work to protect animals across the country. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:30:11 -0500 www.hsus.org-51082669 http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/santa_fe_taos_pet_stores_puppy_friendly_pledge_110309.html Thanks to the efforts of animal advocates, several Santa Fe and Taos area pet stores have signed The Humane Society of the United States' puppy friendly pet store pledge — committing not to sell puppies, but instead support local animal adoption programs and provide literature that helps customers learn how to locate a reputable breeder. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:08:33 -0500