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Stopping puppy mills
Lawsuit seeks justice for family who purchased sick puppy from Texas Petland

UPDATE 11/22/22: The lawsuit has been amended with another complainant who claims she was sold a sick puppy by Petland...

Wildlife protection
Inside a unique program that prevents cruelty to elephants in South Africa

As human development and activity increasingly encroach on wild habitats, one of the most challenging parts of protecting...

Farmed animal welfare
5 tips for plant-based holidays: Our expert chefs share tricks of the trade

During this holiday season, as I think about how I’ll celebrate with my family around the dinner table, I have a special...

Stopping puppy mills
This mama dog’s story is why we do the work we do to stop puppy mills

Breeding dogs at puppy mills rarely get to retire. Most of the mother dogs are considered spent at just 6 years old because...

Farmed animal welfare
Breaking: Court rules HSUS lawsuit against pork producer Smithfield can proceed

This week, a court rejected an attempt by Smithfield Foods to dismiss the Humane Society of the United States’ lawsuit...

Farmed animal welfare
Progress: Climate change conference to address food and agriculture systems for the first time

For the first time ever, the world’s largest climate conference will address food systems and their impact on the climate...

Animal rescue and response
Positive progress! 18 Horrible Hundred puppy mills have shut down this year

When sheriff’s office deputies entered Tree of Life Kennels in Sumner County, Kansas, last month they were shocked at what...

Farmed animal welfare
Pigs’ day in (the Supreme) Court

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about Proposition 12, California’s landmark law to address animal cruelty...

Animal rescue and response
What I saw after Hurricane Ian as a veterinarian in a pop-up clinic