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No science behind war on wolves, coyotes

Scientists have long cautioned against the indiscriminate hunting of wolves because of the harmful effects it can have on the...

In a first for the nation, New York State lawmakers vote to ban cat declawing

New York State lawmakers yesterday said a resounding “no” to the declawing of cats. Many well-meaning cat owners over the...

Protecting equines
Breaking news: Key House committee, federal court direct USDA to release crucial animal welfare records

The House appropriations committee has just issued a clear directive to the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reinstate full...

Farmed animal welfare
Fast food chains are putting plant-based options on the menu

At the Super Bowl this year, we caught a glimpse of the future of food from an unlikely source: Carl’s Jr. During the big...

Animals in research
10 states now encourage adoption of research dogs into loving homes

It is a bleak life for the approximately 60,000 dogs and 20,000 cats used in testing and research in U.S. laboratories each...

Alert! Last chance to comment on USDA rule to reform puppy mills

There has been an incredible response to our Horrible Hundred report on problem puppy mills and to our Petland investigation...

HSUS undercover investigation reveals more sick, dead puppies at Petland stores

Today, we’re releasing a report and hidden camera footage of investigations we have carried out at Petland stores, including...

Farmed animal welfare
Walmart to sell only cage-free eggs in Brazil

Brazil is one of the largest economies and the fifth most populous nation in the world. It is also one of the largest global...

Breaking news: Botswana lifts trophy hunting ban on elephants

In a senseless step backward, the southern African nation of Botswana yesterday announced it will once again allow trophy...