Wildlife, In the News / Dec 14, 2020
Mink living in the wild near Utah fur farm tests positive for coronavirus, increasing urgency to end fur farming
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
A mink living in the wild near an infected Utah fur farm has tested positive for the coronavirus, providing yet another pressing reason why the United States needs to end all mink fur farming without further delay.
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+ Read MoreWildlife / Dec 03, 2020
U.S. House passes bill to prohibit keeping big cats as pets and for public contact
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The U.S. House has just passed a bill to prohibit public contact with big cats like tigers, lions and leopards as well as ban the possession of these animals as pets. The measure, which now awaits action in the Senate, has the potential to stop the endless cycle of breeding tiger cubs by those who charge the public to pet and take photos with the animals.
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+ Read MoreIn the News / Dec 02, 2020
Victory! New Department of Transportation rule says airlines cannot ban certain breeds of service dogs
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The Department of Transportation has just finalized a rule that prohibits airlines from banning pit-bull-type dogs and certain other breeds from serving as service animals on flights.
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+ Read MoreWildlife / Dec 02, 2020
Commercial fishing gear has driven right whales to the brink of extinction. We are asking the U.S. for emergency protections
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
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+ Read MoreWildlife, In the News / Nov 23, 2020
U.S. inaction on infected fur farms poses serious public health risk
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
In the midst of a booming coronavirus surge across the United States, a related crisis is brewing on the nation’s mink fur farms where outbreaks have failed to be treated with the same level of concern and seriousness we have seen from other countries.
A recent striking example of this inaction can be found in how the United States has responded to news that a mutation of the coronavirus has been found on mink fur farms in seven countries, including in the United States.
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+ Read MorePets & Cruelty, Action Alerts, Federal Legislation / Nov 17, 2020
HSUS undercover investigation shows dogs in dismal conditions at puppy mills while USDA turns a blind eye
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
An HSUS undercover investigator has recorded video footage of animals living in dismal conditions at puppy mills in the Midwest that have never or only rarely been cited for neglecting the animals in their care by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the federal agency whose job is to ensure these operations abide by the Animal Welfare Act.
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+ Read MoreWildlife / Nov 16, 2020
Victory! Court upholds Obama-era protections for Alaska’s brown bears, disallows baiting
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
A federal court has ruled that brown bears in Alaska’s Kenai National Wildlife Refuge should continue to be protected from the cruel and biologically unsound hunting practice of baiting—luring these animals with piles of rotting foods like donuts and pastries and then killing them.
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+ Read MoreWildlife, Federal Legislation / Nov 13, 2020
U.S. will deny visas to wildlife traffickers
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The United States is one of the world’s largest destinations for illegal wildlife products. Each year, traffickers smuggle in millions of dollars’ worth of items from poached animals, including shark fins, pangolin scales, ivory trinkets, animal trophies, and live animals like monkeys, parrots and snakes for the pet trade and entertainment.
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+ Read MoreElections / Nov 13, 2020
2020 Election a very good one for animals
We knew for certain coming into this election season that it would be a fateful one for animals, and at both the state and federal levels the Humane Society Legislative Fund made significant commitments, including endorsements, independent expenditures, and direct candidate contributions. We are thrilled with the results of our efforts to elect animal welfare champions, send anti-animal legislators packing, and remind the nation of the value and importance of political advocacy for animals.
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+ Read MoreEquines, Action Alerts, Federal Legislation / Nov 12, 2020
For the new administration, swift reinstatement of 2016 horse soring rule is the right call
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
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+ Read MoreAnimals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation / Nov 11, 2020
Senate appropriations package has both good and bad news for animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The Senate Committee on Appropriations today released a package of 12 appropriations bills for fiscal year 2021, and it is a mixed bag for animals.
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+ Read MoreAnimals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Elections, In the News / Nov 09, 2020
A time of hope for animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
As Joe Biden and Kamala Harris head to the White House, they bring with them a proven track record of protecting animals.
In past years, we have worked with both the president- and vice-president-elect to strengthen laws on wildlife, marine mammals, farm animals, and so much more, and we look forward to continue working with them in coming years.
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