The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), a non-profit organization, was founded in 1954. It is the largest animal protection agency in the world with 7 million members. The HSUS is dedicated to seeking a humane society both in the U.S. and worldwide. The HSUS protects animals through investigation, legal action, education, consumer advocacy […]
Thanks to a 7 year battle by the HSUS, Botox manufacturer Allergan has developed and has federal approval for a new procedure that doesn’t require animal testing. Botox is the anti-wrinkle treatment. The LD 50 test (Lethal Dose 50%) consists of giving animals various doses of a substance in order to determine the amount that […]
Billy, the rescued puppy mill Chihuahua, endeared himself to thousands of people who viewed a YouTube video. Billy appeared in the video with his rescuer and caretaker, Adam Parascondola. Because he lived in a cage without any medical care or attention for many years, Billy suffered both physically and psychologically. After his rescue, Billy had […]
