Author: The Humane Society of the United States

The HSUS is the nation's largest and most effective animal welfare organization. We work in the United States and abroad to protect all animals. We celebrate the human-animal bond, and fight animal cruelty and abuse in all its forms.

Dutch fur farms are gassing 350,000 mink, mostly pups, following coronavirus outbreak | HSUS A Humane World

The Netherlands is expected to kill more than 350,000 mink by gassing, in a massive cull following an outbreak of …

by The Humane Society of the United States/ June 11, 2020/

HSUS: Trump Jr. Trophy Hunt Costs Taxpayers $77,000, Raises Other Issues | A Humane World

We’ve just learned that Donald Trump Jr.’s trophy hunting trip to Mongolia, where he hunted an argali sheep—an animal listed …

by The Humane Society of the United States/ June 9, 2020/

Good Riddance, Rep. Steve King | A Humane World

Iowa primary voters yesterday sent GOP Rep. Steve King packing in a rare major defeat of an incumbent member of …

by The Humane Society of the United States/ June 3, 2020/

HSUS releases 11-point policy plan on wildlife markets, factory farms, companion animals, and more to avoid another global health crisis

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the world to acknowledge the pressing need to change our relationship with animals.

by The Humane Society of the United States/ May 15, 2020/

Feds Reform Pet Dealer Licensing | A Humane World HSUS

U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced important reform to tighten licensing requirements to prevent those who mistreat animals in their …

by The Humane Society of the United States/ May 14, 2020/

Fed Judge Upholds CA Cage-Free Law | A Humane World

A federal judge has rejected an attempt by the factory farming industry to overturn a landmark California law that’s the …

by The Humane Society of the United States/ April 29, 2020/

Fight Against “Joe Exotic” Continues | HSUS — A Humane World

A Netflix series on Joe Exotic, who made a living exploiting tigers he held in captivity at his roadside zoo, …

by The Humane Society of the United States/ April 24, 2020/

BREAKING NEWS: Bipartisan Congressional letter calls for an end to live wildlife markets | A Humane World

We must do better for ALL animals. And China is evil in their near-total disregard.

by The Humane Society of the United States/ April 9, 2020/

Feds Prosecute Racehorse Suspects | HSUS – A Humane World

Federal prosecutors have charged more than two dozen racehorse trainers, veterinarians and drug dealers in a “widespread, corrupt” scheme to …

by The Humane Society of the United States/ March 12, 2020/