Dr. Michael Greger, director of public health and animal agriculture at the HSUS has authored a book, “Bird Flu: A Virus of Our Own Hatching.” Dr. Greger’s interest in animal diseases affecting humans began with AIDS research. It is believed that the HIV virus began with the bushmeat trade in Africa with the slaughter of […]
Animal Welfare
For lovers of animals, animal welfare is an important issue. Cruelty and negligence toward animals is the norm rather than the exception. Animals are mistreated on farms, in the wild, in laboratories and in industries which profit from animal abuse.
Most countries recognize that animals have the right to “Five Freedoms” which were first proposed in the United Kingdom in the 1960s:
- Freedom from Hunger and Thirst
- Freedom from Discomfort
- Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease
- Freedom to Express Normal Behavior
- Freedom from Fear and Distress
Promotion of animal welfare can be on many levels. First, there is the legislative level. Laws already exist which prevent certain types of animal cruelty but there is still much to be done. Public campaigns are also important, to convince the public to treat animals humanely and not support those who don’t. On the individual level, volunteering at an animal shelter or animal welfare organization can do a world of good. Getting involved in conservation is also a positive action.
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HSUS Reports on Polar Bears
The Humane Society of the United States report – In 2008 the Polar Bear was listed by the Bush Administration as threatened with extinction under the Endangered Species Act. Two weeks later, Safari Club International and other trophy hunting groups filed a federal lawsuit to reopen American borders to the import of sport-hunted polar bear […]
HSUS Celebrates a Milestone
Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, is proud to announce the signing of the 1,000th Puppy-Friendly Pet Store. The program was launched by the HSUS in 2008. PetSmart and Petco, the two largest pet retailers, took the lead in shunning the sale of dogs several years ago. Some […]
HSUS – Speaking for Animals
Tuesday, September 6, 2011, the California Senate passed a ban on shark finning. Sharks are being hunted and cruelly killed for their fins which are used in a soup dish. The California ban is the latest in a series of state and federal laws curbing this inhumane and needless slaughter of sharks. The HSUS encourages […]
HSUS – Help for Hens
The Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers, the primary trade association for the egg industry, have reached an agreement to end barren battery cages (small, cramped cages that nearly immobilize the hens) for egg laying hens in America. All eggs sold will be labeled with information on the production practices […]
HSUS – Culture No Defense for Cruelty
Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), speaks out against using long-time abusive practices against animals. The excuse for using these practices is that it is an expression of that peoples’ culture. Examples of these cultural excuses are the killing of bulls for entertainment in Spain, cockfighting, falsified […]
Help Protect Florida’s Manatees
The Humane Society of the U.S. is asking for your help to support a proposal by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services. Manatees are protected under the endangered species act. However they continue to suffer death and injury due to boats in their territories. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services has proposed a rule to […]
Baby Seal Slaughter in Canada
On Hay Island, Nova Scotia, February 22, 2011, the Canadian baby seal hunt began. The baby seal hunt is one of the most horrible and inhumane acts perpetrated by man. While it is illegal in Canada to hunt newborn harp seals and hooded seals, they are allowed to be slaughtered when they reach the age […]
Best Friends Protects TNR
Best Friends Animal Advocacy Center has informed us that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has plans to show people how to stop TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service claims that stray cats are a danger to birds and advocates killing strays instead. On November 5, 2011 the U.S. Fish and […]
Texas Court Ruling on Pets’ Value
Opening the door to understanding how much our pets mean to us, the Texas Second Court of Appeals has ruled that pet owners can sue for “special value” such as sentimental value with the loss of a pet. The ruling came about when a family sued the Fort Worth animal shelter for euthanizing their dog. […]