Cascade of scientific reports undercut false claims and cruel actions of states that seek trophy hunting, trapping programs aimed at wolves blog.humanesociety.org/wayne/2018/01/
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This month, we took in a completely bald bear at our wildlife center in SoCal. Now we’ve taken in two elderly bears retired from a circus-like operation at Black Beauty Ranch. Happy to take in the forgotten, the battered, and even the hairless.
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. to Gov’t: Get it right on Right Whales. Prevent unacceptable inhumane deaths from fishing gear. blog.humanesociety.org/wayne/2018/01/
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250. That’s the number of local governments that have restricted the sale of dogs and cats from pet stores, unless they come from shelters or rescues. City of Poulsbo, WA was 250. More progress in the fight to end puppy mills. blog.humanesociety.org/wayne/2018/01/
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Does a bald, year-old black bear look like a pit bull or an aardvark? Bald black bear finds treatment at / Fund for Animals wildlife center in California blog.humanesociety.org/wayne/2018/01/
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Everybody is talking about running for President. She’s talking about a lot of things, including how to help homeless animals if you can’t adopt. In this month’s :
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New Jersey: Bill to ban use of wild animals in traveling circus acts passes overwhelmingly. Please contact to urge him to sign #NoseysLaw. More on the blog blog.humanesociety.org/wayne/2018/01/
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. announces major progress on its conversion away from gestation-crate confinement of breeding sows. A big, important announcement, but more work still needed, especially among other players in pig industry. blog.humanesociety.org/wayne/2018/01/
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If it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for your animals. There should be no “outside” dogs when the mercury falls into the single digits or the teens. Keeping animals inside is a matter of life and death. Keep your animals warm: blog.humanesociety.org/wayne/2018/01/
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Key 2010 animal welfare deal in Ohio continues to produce gains – bans on extreme confinement of veal calves and tail-docking of dairy cows took effect January 1. Latest on the blog blog.humanesociety.org/wayne/2018/01/
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An enormous blow struck against cruelty to wildlife – Humane Society International shutters any trading in wildlife at massive fair in northern India. Proud of blog.humanesociety.org/wayne/2017/12/
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Americans abhor animal cruelty, but more than a few fed. lawmakers haven’t gotten the memo. There were five bills that attracted a majority of the House (Democrats and Republicans), House GOP didn’t approve a single animal protection bill in 2017. blog.humanesociety.org/?credit=blog_p.
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#MerryChristmas and #HappyHolidays to everyone. I hope you are relaxing and spending time with family, while remembering the less fortunate (including so many animals at risk).
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Our commitment to Puerto Rico is anything but fleeting. The latest from our teams on the ground, helping hundreds of animals this month in Vieques:
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GUILTY. Judge finds Christina Fay guilty of ten counts of animal cruelty in Great Dane case. Terrible toll on the dogs. Enormous expense to us. But justice rendered. blog.humanesociety.org/wayne/2017/12/
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Former Republican presidential speechwriter Matthew Scully, an Arizona, has called out the ugly federal plan to promote trophy hunting of bison in Grand Canyon National Park. Trumped up claims. Unsporting as it gets.
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Condolences to the Pence family for losing Pickle Pence. All of us who’ve lost a pet know of the heartbreak it causes, no matter the age.
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We will all miss Pickle, our very chatty, sweet kitty of 16 years.
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New Remington Research Group poll shows overwhelming majority of Americans, especially Republicans, oppose trophy hunting and support ’s call to halt elephant and lion trophy imports. Horror show, indeed. humanesociety.org/news/press_rel
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New partnership between and will save the lives of veterans and homeless animals. A win/win of the best kind. Kindness all around. blog.humanesociety.org/wayne/2017/12/
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We are anxiously awaiting President Trump’s final action on imports of elephant and lion trophies from African nations. He’s got the right instincts on this subject (“horror show”) and shouldn’t let bureaucrats turn him around.
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Wild horses slaughtered in U.S.? Wolves trapped in Wisconsin? Wild horses killed in Nevada? Just some of the animals whose lives are at stake in the spending bill. blog.humanesociety.org/wayne/2017/12/
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South Korean dog meat farm CLOSED! 170 dogs once destined for slaughter to get human care and companionship. Thanks to blog.humanesociety.org/wayne/2017/11/
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Leopards may not change their spots, but U.S. should change stance on the trophy hunting of these majestic animals. blog.humanesociety.org/wayne/2017/11/
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Shooting captive African lions in Africa and importing trophies into U.S. is illegal. asleep at switch in allowing these imports. need to slam the door on imports of threatened species parts. blog.humanesociety.org/wayne/2017/11/
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Thanks for urging the President to make the ban on trophy hunting imports from Zimbabwe and Zambia permanent.
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Pushing elephants closer to extinction, just so the super rich can hang an inhumane trophy on their mantels. That's wrong, and @Interior needs to answer our questions. #BeKindToElephants menendez.senate.gov/news-and-event
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"Wildlife tourism that doesn’t involve destroying a scarce and endangered resource seems a better long-term economic bet,” writes editor in his important column.
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This madness – allowing tusks into the U.S. from elephants shot by trophy hunters – cannot stand the spotlight. The rationalizations from the trophy hunting crowd don’t withstand scrutiny. Thanks to for covering it.
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U.S. Humane Society CEO Wayne Pacelle says he's "tremendously encouraged by the President's intervention" pushing back on allowing elephant trophies snpy.tv/2B4YXXk
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Elephants can sniff out water up to 12 miles away. Apparently is sniffing out the upside-down thinking that trophy hunting helps animals.
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Big-game trophy decision will be announced next week but will be very hard pressed to change my mind that this horror show in any way helps conservation of Elephants or any other animal.
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Proud of - elephants 🐘 are majestic and intelligent animals. Their preservation speaks to the character of humanity.
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Put big game trophy decision on hold until such time as I review all conservation facts. Under study for years. Will update soon with Secretary Zinke. Thank you!
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Elephants trumpet POTUS. So do , conservative pundits conservative Congressmen and tens of millions of Americans of all political types. We applaud for taking a humane stand.
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Grateful to for reassessing elephant and lion trophy hunting imports. This is the kind of trade we don't need.
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Glad to debunk the notion that killing elephants saves elephants. Thanks for the discussion.
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WATCH full interview with @waynepacelle, the President and CEO of the Humane Society of the US, on lifting the ban on elephant trophy imports snpy.tv/2j2DQNa
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Trump administration to allow imports of elephant and lion trophies from Africa, reversing Obama policies blog.humanesociety.org/wayne/2017/11/
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Image of elephants set afire goes viral. issues reward for perpetrators. Sets up tipline. blog.humanesociety.org/wayne/2017/11/
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Study finds 75 percent of reptiles and amphibians brought home as pets don't live past one year. Those that survive, don't often don't have their needs met. Think twice before purchasing a reptile or amphibian
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We lost a friend and stellar advocate in . He'll forever be a hero and inspiration to us. Heartfelt condolences to Brandy, Ryan and Brayden.
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Sending our sincere condolences to the friends & family of @RoyHalladay. He was a friend to us, and to all animals.
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Must stop trophy hunting of mountain lions. Killed for bragging rights and heads, not for food or management.
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Devin Kelley murdered, battered family, abused animals. Stronger anti-cruelty laws needed to flag miscreants. blog.humanesociety.org/wayne/2017/11/
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