The Humane Society of the United States is a nonprofit organization and is the “nation's largest and most effective animal protection organization, backed by 11 million Americans. The HSUS helps animals by advocating for better laws to protect animals; conducting campaigns to reform industries; providing animal rescue and emergency response; investigating cases of animal cruelty; and caring for animals through their sanctuaries and wildlife rehabilitation centers, emergency shelters and clinics."
The HSUS is making a difference in the lives of animals across the United States. The organization and its compassionate staff and volunteers have worked passionately to save and protect thousands of animals this year.
HSUS’ 2011 Accomplishments
This year the HSUS has saved more than 6,700 animals from natural disasters and life-threatening cruelty situations. They have removed dogs from puppy mills in over five states, and saved animals from distressing conditions in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida and Mississippi.
They worked with law enforcement to investigate and shut down dozens of dog fighting operations and helped rescue over 60 dogs from cruel blood-sport operations in Indiana and North Carolina and helped with cockfighting raids in three states.
HSUS’ Pets-for-life program sponsored free spaying and neutering clinics in New York, Wisconsin, and Oregon. They also set up free pet wellness clinics in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Baton Rouge, and Chicago. Through their rescue efforts and animal care centers they have provided hands-on care for more than 60,000 animals.
The organization conducted massive relocations of animals to safety and partnered with law enforcement to crack down on poaching and wildlife trade. The HSUS continues to fight for the welfare of animals and was successful in passing 90 new state laws to protect pets, farm animals, and wildlife. They have had many courtroom victories this year and defeated 65 harmful bills.
Undercover investigators worked diligently to expose animal cruelty and were able to release undercover footage of 17 cockfighting rings across Texas. The HSUS was able to successfully convince companies to adopt cruelty-free testing methods and continue the fight to get chimpanzees out of laboratories and into sanctuaries.
The HSUS is a wonderful organization, their mission is to protect animals and fight animal cruelty. But they cannot do it alone. They need your help, so that they can ensure more victories like the ones mentioned in this article. We can all do something to help animals in and around our communities and across the U.S.
Here are some things you can do to help:
- Make a donation to the Humane Society of United States, to your local animal shelter, or to other animal protection organizations such as the ASPCA, The World Wildlife Fund, or the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society.
- Adopt a pet.If you are ready and committed to love and care for a dog or cat, consider adoption. There are thousands of pets waiting in animal shelters across the nation for a forever home.
- Get Involved. Become a volunteer at your local animal shelter or other animal/nature protection organization and join the thousands of animal advocates trying to protect animals and to conserve the environment.
Just think, by making a donation, adopting a pet, or becoming a volunteer you can make a difference. Animals need you to be their voice. Be a hero, make the effort to help. In doing so you will help to protect and save lives.
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photo credits: Kathy Milani/The HSUS for animal rescue in Mississippi
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