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British Columbia strengthens ban on trophy hunting of grizzly bears

Animal Rights & Environment, The Humane Society of the United States

Under the prior Liberal government, British Columbia had become the world’s grizzly-bear-hunting hub, with trophy hunters killing 250 of the great bears a year there. Photo by iStockphoto

Today, British Columbia’s New Democratic Party government delivered on its campaign promise and more by announcing a provincial ban on trophy hunting of grizzly bears, even if the hunters involved claim they eat the meat of the animal. The NDP, in cooperation with the Green Party, ousted the Liberals in elections earlier this year, gaining . . . 

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HSUS stays the course for animals in Puerto Rico with Operation Viva Vieques

Animal Rights & Environment, The Humane Society of the United States

Dozens of veterinarians from Puerto Rico and veterinary teams from around the world deployed to the island where we hosted 20 free spay/neuter and vaccine clinics and free horse wellness clinics. Pictured above, Dr. Adriana Silva with one of her patients. Photo by Thaisi Da Silva/The HSUS

Our longstanding work in Puerto Rico was made all the more urgent when Hurricane Maria pummeled the islands and all but eliminated utilities, transportation, and other essential services for weeks and, in some parts, months. Given our work on the ground, and our connections with so many key constituencies in Puerto Rico, we were in . . . 

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A giant step backward on the treatment of orcas in captivity

Animal Rights & Environment, The Humane Society of the United States

It’s one thing to take in a stranded orca in trouble and provide lifesaving care, but it’s another matter to impregnate the animal in a captive setting, knowing that her newborn will never find a pod and will probably never swim even a mile in a day. Photo by iStockphoto

It was my great hope that SeaWorld’s March 2016 decision to end its orca breeding and theatrical performance shows would be a catalyst prompting all other marine theme parks to get on board and move to the next, better chapter in our relationship with cetaceans. We imagined that the company’s commitment would close the chapter . . . 

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VA and HSUS announce pact to help veterans and homeless animals

Animal Rights & Environment, The Humane Society of the United States

We’ll work with the VA to promote and expand pet keeping for Veterans, encourage their engagement with local animal shelters and other humane organizations as adopters, patrons, and volunteers, and communicate the many benefits that companion animals bring to the lives of Veterans. Photo by iStockphoto

When you think of those who embody the notions of loyalty and faithful service, you need look no farther than the pets in our lives and the military Veterans who’ve served our nation. These faithful friends and defenders of hearth and home deserve every act of kindness we can deliver. As admirers of dogs and . . . 

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Survey of American electorate reveals overwhelming opposition to trophy hunting

Animal Rights & Environment, The Humane Society of the United States

The survey showed that voters, by a margin of more than five to one, oppose allowing American trophy hunters to import into the United States the parts of elephants and lions they kill in Africa. Photo by Alamy

We have no better evidence of the non-partisan nature of animal protection than new data from a national poll, released this week by The HSUS, that shows deep and widespread opposition to trophy hunting, including strong disapproval of allowing imports of sport-hunted elephant and lion trophies from several African nations. The survey showed that voters, . . . 

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U.S. should change its spots on trophy hunting of leopards

Animal Rights & Environment, The Humane Society of the United States

Americans imported the equivalent of at least 5,575 leopards between 2005 and 2014, nearly half of the global trade in leopard trophies during that period. Photo by Alamy

While we eagerly await President Trump’s follow-up on his decision to suspend imports of elephant and lion trophies from Zimbabwe and Zambia, we hope he takes a broad look at the trophy hunting of other threatened and endangered species and stops all imports of the animals for their heads, tusks, and other body parts. More . . . 

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HSI closes 10th dog meat farm in Korea, rescuing 170 dogs

Animal Rights & Environment, The Humane Society of the United States

Mia, a beautiful golden retriever who will soon be in the United States, jumped up and gave our team members what has since become her signature “dog hug,” when she was first allowed out of her cage. Pictured above, Mia with HSI Senior Director of Companion Animals and Engagement Kelly O’Meara. Photo by Jean Chung/For HSI

We’re back at it in South Korea, saving dogs from the worst imaginable circumstances on meat farms and starting them on a journey that will turn their lives in the most dramatic ways. It’s the 10th dog meat farm we’ve cleaned out since we started our End Dog Meat campaign. It is estimated that each . . . 

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World Trade Organization rules in favor of U.S. on dolphin-safe tuna labels

Animal Rights & Environment, The Humane Society of the United States

Today’s ruling means that all tuna sold in the United States under the dolphin-safe label will come from fishing fleets that do not chase down and set nets on dolphins as a way of catching the schools of tuna that swim beneath the dolphins. Photo by Alamy

You might call it The Day of the Dolphin II. The World Trade Organization has delivered a decisive and critical victory to protect dolphins from U.S. and foreign fleets seeking to sell tuna in the U.S. market, in one of the longest-running global fights for animal welfare. This is the latest, and perhaps most definitive . . . 

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HSUS to spearhead California initiative to end era of extreme confinement of farm animals

Animal Rights & Environment, The Humane Society of the United States

Since Prop 2, The HSUS has led a national campaign to convince food retailers to phase in cage-free purchasing practices and to stop buying any eggs that come from hens in cages. Photo by David Paul Morris

California voters can help end the era of extreme confinement of animals on factory farms by qualifying an initiative petition in the months ahead and then passing the measure a year from now. The HSUS and a large coalition of organizations will formally launch the campaign next week, with a series of two dozen grassroots . . . 

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Honors among thieves

Animal Rights & Environment, The Humane Society of the United States

The “big lick” faction of the Tennessee Walking horse industry continue to knowingly injure horses as a customary practice in order to induce an exaggerated gait for the purpose of winning prizes – a practice known as “soring.” The PAST Act contains the reforms that are so urgently needed to crack down on this cruel practice. Photo by The HSUS

The “big lick” faction of the Tennessee Walking horse industry is engaged in an ongoing criminal enterprise. Many of the top winners in the industry knowingly injure horses as a customary practice in order to induce an exaggerated gait for the purpose of winning prizes—a practice known as “soring,” where trainers injure the feet or . . . 

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