Our Animal Rescue Team responded to two puppy mill operations in Johnston County, Oklahoma where over 150 dogs and puppies needed urgent rescue.

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for starving a dog and then dumping the dog’s remains in a river. The Case: According to the Clay County Sheriff’s...

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of a dog in Sandusky County, Ohio. The Case: On Sunday, July 16, 2023, Sandusky County Humane Agents...

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the severe neglect of a dog in King County, Washington. The Case: According to the Seattle Animal Shelter, on...

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for abandoning a dog with their muzzle bound shut with a zip-tie.

MACON, Georgia—The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for throwing a puppy off of a bridge in Macon, Georgia. The Case: On May 21, the Macon-Bibb County...

Cold weather can be deadly for pets. As the temperature plummets in many parts of the country, the Humane Society of the United States sees a marked increase in the number of complaints about dogs and cats who have been left outside with no food or shelter. We encourage you to contact local law...

This press release was updated at 11:53 a.m. EST on July 24, 2024. The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for leaving a defenseless puppy for dead in a gas...

Last week, a former Pentagon official pled guilty in federal court to dogfighting and racketeering crimes. The Department of Justice investigation of the onetime public information officer for the Office of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense detailed his 20-year history of dogfighting...

“There's another house burning,” Kristen Huston says, steering her white sedan, its trunk loaded with pet supplies, into one of the neighborhoods where her organization, All About Animals Rescue, does outreach. “Do you smell it?” In the back seat, HSUS staffers Jason Schipkowski and Ashley Mutch...

Updates Nov. 28: The cats have been placed with our shelter and rescue partners to find loving homes. We are happy to hear that many of the cats have been adopted and are enjoying life in their new homes! Meet Gnocchi Nov. 7: After almost a month of care and veterinary treatment, the cats are ready...

Contents What does the HSUS do? How is the HSUS affiliated with my local humane society? How is the HSUS affiliated with other animal organizations? Can I get more information about the HSUS and its organizations? How can I receive the HSUS magazine, All Animals? Does the HSUS have a catalog or...

In April, we assisted law enforcement with the rescue of over 120 dogs from an alleged dogfighting operation. HSUS CEO Kitty Block wrote about this rescue on her blog, A Humane World. Many of the dogs remain in our care at a safe, confidential location, while some have been transported to shelter...

Contents How many animals are used in experiments each year? Which animals are used in experiments? What kinds of experiments are animals used in? What kinds of institutions use animals in experiments? Where do laboratories get the animals they use in experiments? What is life like for animals in...

In January 2023, our Animal Rescue Team responded to an alleged cruelty and neglect case in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, where more than 170 cats were trapped in horrific conditions.

There are more than 10,000 puppy mills in the U.S., most of which market themselves as “USDA approved” “small family breeders.” Despite what they may tell you, most (if not all) pet stores sell puppy mill puppies, and most (if not all) commercial breeders house parent dogs in conditions most people...

Today, the New York state legislature passed a bill that ends inhumane wildlife killing contests, in which participants compete to kill the most, the heaviest and the smallest animals for cash and prizes. In 2018 and 2020, the Humane Society of the United States released undercover investigations...