Japan's Whaling Loses Support from Commercial Fisheries Companies
Japan's fourth largest fisheries company, Kyokuyo, has pledged to stop its sale of whale meat in Japan. Its decision follows[…]
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New Senate Bill Would Halt Trade in Dangerous Primates as Pets
U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and David Vitter (R-La.) have introduced the Captive Primate Safety Act, S. 1498, which would[…]
Read moreIll. Governor Signs Bill to Shut Down Last Remaining U.S. Horse Slaughter Plant
Slaughtering horses for human consumption is now prohibited under a new Illinois law signed today by Governor Rod Blagojevich. The[…]
Read moreBreeding of Government Owned Chimpanzees for Research Comes to an End
The Humane Society of the United States and Project R&R: Release & Restitution for Chimpanzees in U.S. Laboratories applaud the[…]
Read moreThe Humane Society of the United States Praises Senate Passage of Legislation to Protect Food Supply
On May 2nd, The Humane Society of the United States commended the U.S. Senate for moving swiftly to safeguard the[…]
Read moreWith Stroke of a Pen, President Bush Deals Major Blow to Organized Animal Fighting in the United States
On May 3rd, President Bush signed into law a bill that will help law enforcement rid the United States of[…]
Read moreWashington Bans Wild Animals as Pets
After seven years of debate, Gov. Gregoire will today (April 30th) sign HB 1418, the "Dangerous Wild Animal Bill," into[…]
Read moreHouse of Representatives Overwhelmingly Votes 277-137 to End Sale and Slaughter of America's Wild Horses
A bill to restore federal protections for wild horses and burros from the sale and subsequent slaughter for human consumption[…]
Read moreArizona Makes Antifreeze "Bitter to Swallow"
Arizona lawmakers have approved a bill that will save countless animal lives and reduce the number of childhood emergencies with[…]
Read moreFamily Pet is at Heart of Domestic Violence Situations
One way to further traumatize the human target of domestic violence is to injure or kill that person's beloved pet.[…]
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