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The Humane Society
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United States
2100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
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Down, Again

An expanded HSUS undercover investigation reveals still more abuse of downer cows—this time at auction houses. USDA must act to address the systemic cruelty to these animals. More» | Take Action»

Make It Hot

The winners of The HSUS's Hip Hop for Hounds rap contest are raising awareness about dogfighting with songs that really stand out. More» 

News

On Our Way to Chile
Humane Society International and The HSUS sent animal rescue specialists to Chile to assist with the approximately 4,000 companion animals and 50,000 farm animals stranded after a volcano erupted. More»

Good Things Growing in Farm Bill
The final federal Farm Bill currently before the U.S. House and Senate includes key animal protection provisions. More»

Right to Bear Witness On Trial
The ProtectSeals team refutes charges related to technical violations of Canada's Fisheries Act during observation of the 2006 seal hunt. Get the latest»

Not So Fast
On the heels of a federal court ruling that halted the planned killing of up to 85 sea lions at Bonneville Dam, six sea lions were shot last weekend. More» 

Really? Ivory?
According to an investigative report, the U.S. is the second-largest consumer of illegal elephant ivory. More» 

Blog

Bull's-eye!
Thank you U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance. As a result of my call to action we've now raised more than 10 times what USSA tried to deny us, and the animals. A hearty thanks to all of you who stepped up to help... More» 
May 8, 2008, 2:40 pm

Routine Abuse
Our undercover investigators visited four auction sites in four states and at every location found downer cows languishing and suffering. These animals are in regulatory limbo... More» 
May 7, 2008, 5:35 pm

Reaction to Kentucky Derby
It's time for the thoroughbred industry to deal with its problems—if not, animal advocates may decide they can no longer continue to give the industry a free pass... More» 
May 5, 2008, 1 pm

Animal Channel
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