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HSUS Video about Feral Cat Rescue

Critter News

So here is a nice story and video about a HSUS rescue of a California feral colony. Tags: HSUS california animal rescue feral cats. I've been way overworked and stressed lately. Haven't been into deep posts at all. It makes me want to get back into animal rescue, which is where my animal rights activism started.

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On Google, HSUS and Fur

Animal Person

If you haven't seen the latest discussion about the perils of using AdSense, check out HSUS' Michael Markarian's Blog on Huffington Post is Advertising Fur , and its comments, which include a defense by HSUS. The animals in Hebei Province need HSUS to be smarter than this. Check out today's challenge to HSUS at: [link].

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HSUS Offers Reward in Grizzly Poaching Case

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The Humane Society of the United States and The HSUS Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the illegal killing of a grizzly bear found dead in Ashton Reservoir near Ashton, Idaho. The Humane Society is offering a 2500.00

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Judge Clears Way for HSUS Suit Over Fur Advertising

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Tags: HSUS fur.

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Northwestern University NOT Signing HSUS Pledge to Prevent Pain in Lab Animals

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HSUS is now attempting to reach students through Facebook. The Humane Society began a campaign in March 2008 to get 600 university presidents to sign a pledge to prevent severe pain and distress in animals used in research. So far only 37 presidents have signed it.

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Little guy with big heart helping animals!

4 The Love Of Animals

Benjamin is a major, recognized supporter of HSUS, a role he clearly lived up to at the Gala. He was also able to get Cathy Kangas of PRAI Cosmetics to match his Dog Rescue bid, raising an additional $25,000 for The HSUS Animal Rescue Team and helping to save 100 more animals. Gala, held at Cipriani in New York City.

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Dogs Seized at Kennewick Puppy Mill

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Dogs were seized at a Kennewick puppy mill with the help of the HSUS. From the HSUS press release: KENNEWICK, Wash. - Tags: HSUS puppy mills. H/t to HelpAnimals on Twitter. The Humane Society of the United States assisted the Benton County Sheriff's Office today with the seizure of hundreds of dogs from a puppy mill here.

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There Oughta Be A Law Contest

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Tags: HSUS.

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Is Shelter Appreciation Week a Sham?

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Nathan Winograd has an interesting piece in the Examiner about the recent HSUS Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. HSUS’ latest public relations gimmick is part of a larger attempt by the very animal control officers responsible for this neglect and abuse to reform their image from one of “dog catcher” to “humane law enforcement.”

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Humane Society Cites Abuses at University of Minnesota

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The HSUS learned of the violations through the U.S. vice president of animal research issues for The HSUS. Violations included failing to properly administer pain-relieving medicine, failing to provide adequate veterinary care and failing to properly euthanize animals.

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Humane Society and Changes in DC

Critter News

Here is a good article on the HSUS.

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Please Share "Silencing the Lambs"

Animal Person

I understand how someone who supports the Humane Society of the United States might think an event celebrating "humane" farms would be a good id, as HSUS isn't an animal rights organization.

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On Fighting for "Animal Rights"

Animal Person

would call HSUS an animal rights group (after all, HSUS doesn't even do that). I spent several years writing, daily, and often with shock, about how, for instance, the NYT- -the New York Times (OMG!!!!!)--would Or how a paragraph would refer to animal rights and animal welfare as if they're interchangeable.

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Patriots and Steelers Eye "Sick Vick" for Signing

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Pretty savvy on HSUS' part? Plus, I personally have no room for forgiveness for Sick Vick. Others may, but I don't. What do you all think about his upcoming work for the Humane Society? Or are they trying to get publicity?

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Who is Jennifer Fearing?

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Pretty impressive bio (please note that the bio is from her time at HSUS). I got curious today and googled "Jennifer Fearing," the woman who led the Yes on Proposition 2 campaign. It turns out that she was the former Humane Society Chief Economist. She used to head United Animal Nations too. Probably taking a much needed break.

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Turkey Abuse in West Virginia Aviagen Plant

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If you’re caught by PETA or HSUS, please do not plead ignorance and vow to clean it up. Bottom line: If you’re running a business where you allow the kinds of shortcuts that let animal abuse happen, please sell it and leave the industry now. Find another line of work. It will be too late.

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Animal Ethics

Here is a New York Times profile of Humane Society president Wayne Pacelle.

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Update on National Meat Association vs. Brown

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A coalition of animal protection groups consisting of the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Farm Sanctuary, and the Humane Farming Association (HFA), intervened in the case to ensure that the interests of animals and the public were represented.

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Humane Society Likes Obama's Animal Welfare Picks

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HSUS is also happy about Lisa Jackson heading the EPA. He has a strong environmental record and he has supported some animal issues in the past. Here's some information on his financial contributors. Not sure whether it's enough to worry about yet. He does get money from alternative energy people too.)

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On What the Animal Ag Alliance Thinks of Us

Animal Person

According to Parker, here are the threats: the ALF, the ELF, SHAC, PeTA and the oddest member of the group, the HSUS. The HSUS isn't even anti-hunting ! Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Language ALF Animal Agriculture Alliance Animal Rights Animal welfare ELF HSUS PeTA SHAC Vegan education veganism.

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Humane Society University to Offer Courses in Fall 2009

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The HSUS is the first animal welfare organization to receive such authority and distinction. Humane Society University is the first institution in the nation to offer bachelor degree programs in animal studies and the first in the world to offer a bachelor's degree in animal policy and advocacy.

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On Humane Societies and Calf-Roping

Animal Person

It's off to a promising start and includes a promising end: The HSUS opposes rodeos as they are commonly organized, since they typically cause torment and stress to animals; expose them to pain, injury, or even death; and encourage an insensitivity to and acceptance of the inhumane treatment of animals in the name of sport.

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Animal Rights is Pernicious Nonsense?

Animal Person

However, both his perceptions and misconceptions are based on: 1) observing the work of PeTA and HSUS; and 2) the assumption that those two organizations are in the same category--"animal rights."

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Are You Wearing Man's Best Friend? That Trim on the Hood of Your Jacket Might Be Dog Fur!

Animal Ethics

As reported in the AP story, two styles of Sean John jackets—one a hooded snorkel style, the other a classic version—were originally advertised as faux fur, but an investigation by the Humane Society of the United States [ HSUS ] found that the jackets were made from dog fur.

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