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Protecting equines
Breaking news: Congress moves to make horse soring a thing of the PAST

By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson We have terrific news to report in our long-running fight to protect Tennessee walking...

HSUS/HSI undercover investigation reveals thriving market for ivory in Washington, D.C.

Despite growing awareness about the havoc wreaked upon elephants by ivory poachers, our country – and our nation’s capital –...

Farmed animal welfare
Charging ahead with reforms for chickens

Only a few years ago, it may have appeared unfathomable for McDonald’s to make a commitment to use 100% cage-free eggs in its...

Couple kissing next to lion they killed spark global outrage, highlighting urgency for ending trophy hunting

The latest controversy surrounding lurid social media posts by trophy hunters has prompted a predictable response -- global...

As heat wave wraps around the U.S., take steps to protect pets and keep them out of hot cars

In the midst of a nationwide heat wave, with excessive-heat warnings and advisories in place for more than 20 states, it’s...

Spain's cruel bullfights have no place in the 21st century

The annual running of the bulls at Pamplona has just come to a close in Spain, where I am traveling for work. With the San...

Members of Congress join rescue pups at U.S. Capitol to urge passage of bill ending malicious acts of cruelty like crushing animals and bestiality

By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson It may be hard to believe, but some of the most malicious acts of animal cruelty — including...

HSUS helping move animals out of Louisiana ahead of Tropical Storm Barry

As Tropical Storm Barry barrels toward Louisiana, threatening to dump several feet of water on parts of the state, we are...

Educating consumers is key to ending puppy mill problem

There are some 10,000 puppy mills active in the United States – a mammoth number, by any measure. Animals in these...