The Animal Cruelty and Fighting campaign has issued these general press releases recently. The campaign also keeps a list of press releases offering rewards in cruelty cases.
July 9, 2008: Reward Raised In Burke County, Ga. Animal Cruelty Case
July 9, 2008: Annie Duke and Howard Lederer Join The HSUS to Speak Out Against Dogfighting
July 8, 2008: Reward Offered In St. Johnsbury, Vt. Cat Cruelty Case
July 8, 2008: Reward Offered In Troy, N.Y. Animal Cruelty Case
July 3, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward In Essex County, N.J. Animal Cruelty Case
July 3, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward In Clearwater, Fla. Animal Cruelty Case
July 3, 2008: Madison County Sheriff’s Office Raids Dogfighting Operation, Makes First Known Arrest Under Georgia’s New Dogfighting Law
June 28, 2008: Englewood ‘Walk for Peace’ Honors Son Killed Defending His Dogs from Fighting
June 27, 2008: The HSUS and IFHS Offer Reward In Iowa Children’s Zoo Cruelty Case
June 27, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward In Somerset County, N.J. Bluebirds' Deaths
June 25, 2008: Colorado Attorney General and The HSUS Announce Animal Fighting Reward Program
June 25, 2008: Statement by The HSUS on Johnson County, Kansas Cockfighting Raid
June 20, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward In Trenton, N.J. Dog's Death Amidst Fire
June 19, 2008: Snohomish County Sheriff’s Department Raids Suspected Cockfighting Operation
June 17, 2008: Delaware Lawmakers Pass Bill Cracking Down on Animal Fighting Audience
June 12, 2008: The HSUS Praises Marines For Disciplining Soldiers Who Made Alleged Animal Cruelty Video
June 12, 2008: Oregon Attorney General and The HSUS Announce Animal Fighting Reward Program
June 11, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward In Lulu's Shooting Death
June 11, 2008: Bill Requiring Bonding, Disposition for Animals Seized in Fighting and Cruelty Cases Goes to Ohio Governor
June 6, 2008: Indiana Attorney General and The HSUS Announce Animal Fighting Reward Program
June 4, 2008: Statement by The HSUS on Gov. Kaine’s Signing of Va. Animal Protection Laws
May 31, 2008: Chicago Religious Leaders Join with The HSUS to Condemn Violence of Dogfighting
May 29, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward In Bakersfield, Calif. Animal Cruelty Case
May 29, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward In St. Petersburg, Fla. Cat's Beating Death
May 29, 2008: Ohio House Passes Bill Cracking Down on Animal Fighting
May 28, 2008: Florida Attorney General and The HSUS Announce Animal Fighting Reward Program
May 23, 2008: More Than 260 Local Police Officers Attend The HSUS’ Anti-Dogfighting Training in Chicago
May 22, 2008: Man’s Best Friend has Friends in Louisiana Legislature
May 21, 2008: S.C. House of Representatives to Consider Bill Strengthening State’s Animal Cruelty Law
May 20, 2008: Animal Fighting Magazine to be Pulled from Amazon.com in Response to Humane Society Lawsuit
May 14, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward In Puppy Shootings, Deaths Near Arizona's Nelson Reservoir
May 14, 2008: Ohio Committee Passes Bill to Crack Down on Animal Fighting
May 13, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward In Canyon County, Idaho Dog Torture Case
May 13, 2008: Governor Martin O’Malley Signs Law Increasing Animal Fighting Penalties
May 13, 2008: Boston Hip Hop Artist Receives Award From The HSUS, Meets Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels
May 10, 2008: The HSUS Reacts to Cruelty Charges Against Rapper DMX
May 9, 2008: Allegations of Animal Cruelty Against Teton County Sheriff’s Deputy Draw National Scrutiny
May 9, 2008: Dogs From Pima County Dogfighting Raid Adopted for Possible Placement With Law Enforcement
May 6, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward In Shenango Township, Pa. Pony's Dragging Death
May 6, 2008: Georgia Governor Signs Bill to Strengthen Dogfighting Law
May 6, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward In Morriston, Fla. Horse Abuse Case
May 6, 2008: Former Miss. State Senator Accused of Killing Baby Geese in Gas Grill
May 5, 2008: The HSUS Announces Winners of Hip Hop for Hounds Contest
May 2, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward In Moss Point, Miss. Cat Cruelty Case
April 30, 2008: The University of Chicago and The HSUS Release New Study on the Causes of Urban Dogfighting
April 28, 2008: Kentucky Governor Signs ‘Romeo’s Law’
April 25, 2008: Animal Welfare Groups Urge Iowa Governor to Sign Dogfighting Bill
April 25, 2008: The HSUS Notes Gains in Battle Against Dogfighting, One Year After Raid on Michael Vick’s Property
April 25, 2008: Reward Offered for Beating, Stabbing and Spray Painting of Memphis Puppy
April 23, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward In Brownsville, Penn. Cat's Hanging Death
April 22, 2008: The HSUS Asks Baldwin High School Principal to Implement Humane Ethics Plan, Address Animal Cruelty
April 18, 2008: The HSUS Calls for Investigation Into Dog Shooting
April 17, 2008: Animal Welfare and Horse Industry Organizations Target Abuse of Tennessee Walking Horses
April 16, 2008: The HSUS Praises Kentucky Legislature on the Passage of "Romeo’s Law"
April 16, 2008: Florida Senate Committee Advances Legislation Banning the Sexual Abuse of Animals
April 16, 2008: Illinois Committee Passes Bill to Crack Down on Animal Fighting
April 16, 2008: The HSUS Praises Nebraska Unicameral on the Passage of Animal Cruelty Legislation
April 14, 2008: California Legislators Consider Bills to Crack Down on Dogfighting
April 10, 2008: Ohio Legislators Consider Bill to Strengthen Animal Fighting Laws
April 9, 2008: Tennessee Senate and House Judiciary Committees Vote to Make Cockfighting a Felony
April 9, 2008: Animal Cruelty Signing Ceremony Caps Off Successful Utah Legislative Session for Animals
April 8, 2008: Maryland General Assembly Passes Two Major Animal Protection Bills
April 7, 2008: Reward Offered In Shoreham, Vt. Dog Shooting Death
April 3, 2008: Mississippi Passes Law to Combat Hog-Dog Fighting
April 2, 2008: West Virginia Cockfighting Raid Highlights Need for Stronger Penalties
April 2, 2008: Tennessee House Subcommittee Votes to Make Cockfighting a Felony
April 1, 2008: Animal Welfare Groups Urge Iowa Lawmakers to Crack Down on Dogfighting
March 31, 2008: Oklahoma Attorney General and The HSUS Announce Animal Fighting Reward Program
March 28, 2008: Georgia Senate Unanimously Passes Dogfighting Legislation
March 27, 2008: L.A. County District Attorney and The HSUS Announce Animal Fighting Reward Program
March 27, 2008: The HSUS Urges Kentucky House of Representatives to Pass 'Romeo’s Law'
March 27, 2008: The HSUS Applauds Alaska Senate For Passing Felony Animal Cruelty Bill
March 25, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward in Redstone, Pa. Dog Burnings
March 25, 2008: The HSUS Urges Georgia Legislature to Enact Dogfighting Bill Quickly After Cobb County Raid
March 22, 2008: Austin Area Dogs Recognized by The HSUS' Chicago Anti-Dogfighting Campaign
March 21, 2008: Allegations of Animal Cruelty in West Palm Beach, Fla. Draw National Scrutiny
March 19, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward In Cheyenne, Wyo. Puppy Deaths
March 19, 2008: Minnesota Legislators Consider Bill to Strengthen Law Against Dogfighting and Cockfighting
March 18, 2008: Allegations of Animal Cruelty in Haughton, La. Draw National Scrutiny
March 18, 2008: National Group Offers Reward After Dogs Stolen From Sumter County Humane Society
March 12, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward in Reported Billings, Mont. Dog Theft
March 12, 2008: Georgia Legislature Passes Dogfighting Legislation
March 12, 2008: The Humane Society of the United States Praises Virginia Governor for Signing Strong Animal Fighting Bill
March 11, 2008: South Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Animal Fighting Legislation
March 7, 2008: The HSUS Praises Hilo Police Department for Cockfighting Bust
March 7, 2008: The HSUS Applauds Prosecutors for Filing Animal Cruelty Charges Against Pro Golfer In Hawk's Death
March 7, 2008: Reward Offered in Pioneertown, Calif., Animal Cruelty Case
March 5, 2008: The Humane Society of the United States Praises Memphis Police Department for Dogfighting Bust
March 5, 2008: Animal Advocates Celebrate Historic Milestone: Dogfighting Now a Felony in All 50 States
March 4, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward In Penn Township, Pa. St. Bernard Shooting
March 4, 2008: The HSUS Applauds Utah Legislature For Cracking Down on Animal Cruelty, Urges Governor to Sign Felony Animal Cruelty Bill Into Law
March 4, 2008: Allegations of U.S. Marine’s Animal Cruelty In Iraq Draw National Scrutiny
March 4, 2008: The HSUS Praises Wyoming for Making Animal Fighting a Felony Crime
March 4, 2008: Allegations of Animal Neglect Against S.C. Official Draw National Scrutiny
March 3, 2008: The HSUS Praises Virginia Legislature for Unanimously Passing Strong Animal Fighting Bill
February 29, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward In Tacony, Pa. Dog's Burning Death
February 28, 2008: The HSUS Applauds Maryland Lawmakers for Passing Bill to Crack Down on Dogfighting
February 27, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward In Paterson, N.J. Pregnant Dog Abuse Case
February 25, 2008: Animal Advocacy Groups Praise Idaho Government for Taking a Bite Out of Dogfighting
February 22, 2008: Animal Advocacy Groups Praise Oregon Legislature for Increasing Dogfighting Spectator Penalties
February 22, 2008: The HSUS Applauds Assemblymember Pedro Nava’s Introduction of Felony Dogfighting Bill
February 21, 2008: The Humane Society of the United States Praises Senate Subcommittee for Cracking Down on Cockfighting
February 21, 2008: Allegations of Animal Cruelty in Sarasota, Fla. Draw National Scrutiny
February 21, 2008: The HSUS Praises Maryland Senators for Unanimously Passing Bill to Increase Animal Fighting Penalties
February 21, 2008: Allegations of Animal Cruelty in Battery Park Draw National Scrutiny
February 19, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward In Indianapolis Horse Shooting
February 19, 2008: Pima County Sheriff’s Department Busts Massive Dogfighting Ring
February 15, 2008: California Prosecutor Files Cruelty Charges Against Slaughter Plant Employees
February 15, 2008: Allegations of Cruelty to Miami-Dade Police Dog Draw National Scrutiny
February 12, 2008: Federal Lawsuit Asserts Constitutional Right to Fight Chickens
February 12, 2008: Virginia Legislature Takes a Stand Against Animal Fighting
February 8, 2008: Hip Hop for Hounds Contest Submission Deadline Extended
February 8, 2008: The HSUS Calls on MLB Commissioner and Mets Organization to Condemn Animal Fighting
February 7, 2008: Statement by Wayne Pacelle on Pedro Martinez and Juan Marichal’s Participation in Cockfighting
February 5, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward in Memphis, Tenn. Pit Bull Burning Death
February 5, 2008: The HSUS Applauds Virginia Senate for Unanimously Passing Legislation to Crack Down on Animal Fighting
February 5, 2008: Reports of Alleged Animal Cruelty in Everett, Wash. Lab Draw National Scrutiny
February 4, 2008: Allegations of Animal Cruelty in Bristol, Conn. Draw National Scrutiny
February 4, 2008: Allegations of Animal Cruelty in St. Charles, Ill. Draw National Scrutiny
February 1, 2008: Congress Urged to Take Action to Prevent Abuse
January 24, 2008: The HSUS Assists in Rescuing Dogs From Hoarding Situation
January 22, 2008: Hip Hop for Hounds!
January 17, 2008: The Shameful Seven
January 16, 2008: Maryland Legislators Consider Legislation to Increase Penalties for Animal Fighting
January 15, 2008: Attorney General Bob McDonnell and Sen. Thomas Norment Announce Support of Virginia Anti-Animal Fighting Legislation
January 11, 2008: Reward Offered in Union County, Tenn. Puppy Torture Case
January 10, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward In Cape May County, N.J. Pit Bull Death
January 10, 2008: Chicago Police Department and The HSUS Announce Animal Fighting Reward Program
January 10, 2008: The HSUS Offers Reward In Galveston, Tex. Dog Tethering Cruelty Case
January 10, 2008: The HSUS Kicks off Campaign to Wipe Out Dogfighting in Georgia
January 9, 2008: Reward Offered In Edenton, N.C. Puppy Burning Deaths
January 8, 2008: The Humane Society of the United States Commends Virginia Attorney General on 2008 Legislative Agenda
January 3, 2008: Reward Offered In Bisbee, Ariz. Puppy Hanging
January 3, 2008: Two Saline County Dogfighting Raids Find Dozens of Dogs, Many Injured and Scarred
December 28, 2007: Reward Doubled in Northwest Wyoming Summer Labrador Thefts
December 28, 2007: Reward Offered for Exposing Cruelty at Live Pigeon Shoots
December 27, 2007: Reward Offered in Washington County, Tenn. Animal Shootings
December 22, 2007: Authorities Raid Cockfight Saturday, Make Arrests Under New Law
December 20, 2007: The HSUS Offers $2,500 Reward In Big Island Goat Deaths
December 20, 2007: Cockfighters Lose Last-Gasp Bid to Resume Cockfighting in New Mexico
December 18, 2007: Country’s Most Notorious Dogfighting Case Spurs Congress to Revisit and Strengthen Federal Animal Fighting Law
December 17, 2007: Reward Offered In Phillipsburg, N.J., Dog Abandonment Case
December 14, 2007: The HSUS Offers Reward In Troutville, Va. Cat Shooting
December 13, 2007: The HSUS and The Utah Domestic Violence Council Meet to Discuss Utah Felony Animal Cruelty Penalties
December 13, 2007: The HSUS Offers Reward In Decatur, Ala. Cat Shooting
December 12, 2007: The HSUS Offers Reward In Coxsackie, N.Y. Teaching Dog's Death
December 12, 2007: California Cracks Down on Cockfighting
December 12, 2007: The HSUS Offers Reward In Dixon, Calif. Farm Chickens' Thefts and Deaths
December 10, 2007: Local Filmmaker’s Anti-Dogfighting Video Debuts in Chicago This Week
December 10, 2007: Statement by Wayne Pacelle on Michael Vick’s Sentence
December 7, 2007: The HSUS Offers Up to $5,000 in Tamarac, Florida Pit Bull Abuse Case
December 6, 2007: Reward Offered In Brutal Santa Anna, Texas Pig Stabbings
December 5, 2007: Reward Offered In Scranton, Pa., Area Dog Mutilation Cases
December 4, 2007: Reward Offered In Huntsville, Arkansas Dog Skinning Case
December 3, 2007: Reward Offered In New Orleans Neglected Dogs Case
November 30, 2007: Reward Offered In Warrenton, Missouri Dog Shooting Case
November 30, 2007: The HSUS Offers $2,500 Reward in Vinemont, Ala. Beagle Skinning Case
November 21, 2007: New Jersey Lawmakers to Crack Down on Dogfighting
November 20, 2007: Reward Offered in Manhattan Beach, Calif., Sea Gull Shooting Cases
November 20, 2007: Statement by Wayne Pacelle on Michael Vick’s Early Surrender
November 16, 2007: The HSUS Asks Huntsville, Ark. Schools Superintendent to Examine Cruel Raccoon Killing at Huntsville High School
November 13, 2007: A Dozen Dogs from Michael Vick’s Property Given a New Chance at Life
November 13, 2007: Russell Simmons and Frances Hayward Join The HSUS in National Anti-Dogfighting Campaign
November 12, 2007: Psychological Counseling, Jail Time Urged in Denver Dog's Beating Death
November 8, 2007: Reward Offered in Minnesota Pony Mutilation Case
November 7, 2007: Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann and The HSUS Announce New Animal Fighting Reward Program
November 5, 2007: Rep. Mike Castle and The HSUS Announce New Animal Fighting Reward Program
November 1, 2007: The HSUS Praises Benton County Sheriff’s Department for Dogfighting and Narcotics Bust
October 31, 2007: After Two Years, Reward Renewed for Information on Whereabouts of Baxter County, Ark. Most Wanted
October 29, 2007: Reward Offered for Exposing Cruelty at Live Pigeon Shoots
October 29, 2007: South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster and The HSUS Announce New Animal Fighting Reward Program
October 29, 2007: Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and The HSUS Announce New Animal Fighting Reward Program
October 25, 2007: Reward Offered In Plant City, Florida Animal Cruelty Case
October 25, 2007: The HSUS Calls For Jail Time In Horrible East Austin, Texas Animal Abuse Case
October 23, 2007: The HSUS Calls For Psychological Counseling, Jail Time for Grenora Woman Convicted of Animal Neglect
October 19, 2007: Reward Offered In San Antonio, Texas Animal Cruelty Case
October 19, 2007: Reward Offered In Stratham, N.H., Dog Death
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