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What to understand about dogfighting in the wake of Pentagon official’s arrest

Last week, a Pentagon official was arrested and charged with animal fighting in the wake of a federal investigation that...

Animals in research
Special reunion celebrates the happy new lives of adopted Envigo beagles

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending a very special kind of reunion at Bark Social, a club for dogs and dog-loving...

The Weather Channel features HSUS Animal Rescue Team in action

It truly gave me a lift to watch the Weather Channel’s two-part feature on our animal rescue work ( here and here). I’m...

Wildlife protection
Oregon ends wildlife killing contests; New York poised to do the same

Earlier this month, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously to pass a rule to ban wildlife killing contests...

HSUS team helps to rescue dogs in northeast Louisiana

Last week, members of our Animal Rescue Team assisted law enforcement authorities with the rescue of more than 20 dogs and...

Animals in research
New star-studded push for the Humane Cosmetics Act on Capitol Hill

We took to the halls of power in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday for a full day of events in support of the Humane Cosmetics...

Farmed animal welfare
Animals need humane-minded voters to act on their behalf. Register now.

In the U.S., today is National Voter Registration Day, which is a chance to recognize and celebrate the potential of our...

Wildlife protection
The ‘Greatest Show on Earth’ finally does the greatest thing for animals

After being shuttered for six years because of flagging ticket sales and financial troubles, a new kind of Ringling Bros. and...

Wildlife protection
Fur is disappearing from fashion and design culture amid concerns for animals and the environment

On the runways at the just-ended New York Fashion Week, there was pink tulle and tattered denim, black mesh and purple fringe...