Wildlife, Action Alerts /
Europe’s largest hunting fair opens, despite dangers faced by wildlife worldwide
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Despite ecological devastation, habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, poaching and all the other threats that undermine the ability of wild animals to survive in their natural habitats, Europe’s largest hunting fair opened this week in Dortmund, Germany.
Federal Legislation, State Legislation /
You can help pass state laws to create a more humane world for animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Animals in Research, Federal Legislation /
Judge rules that NIH’s refusal to move chimps from a New Mexico laboratory to Chimp Haven sanctuary violates federal law
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Pets & Cruelty, Action Alerts, Federal Legislation, Issue Areas /
New Animal Welfare Act regulations would improve the lives of so many animals in need
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Wildlife, Action Alerts, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Breaking: Big step forward in fight to ban extremely cruel hunting methods
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Farm Animals, Federal Legislation, State Legislation /
In 2022, we kept working to create a kinder world for farmed animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
We were nervous and excited as we gathered outside the Supreme Court of the United States on the morning of a day we won't ever forget, Oct. 11, 2022. The court was about to hear arguments about Proposition 12, a landmark law passed by California voters in 2018 to improve the treatment of pigs, calves and chickens raised for food and now being challenged by the pork industry. We had worked hard to pass the law.
Animals in Research, Federal Legislation, State Legislation /
New York state bans cosmetics animal testing, capping off a year of wins for animals in labs
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
With Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature earlier this month, New York became the 10th state in the U.S. to prevent the sale of cosmetics that have been newly tested on animals. This represents just the latest gain in a worldwide movement to end cosmetics animal testing on animals.
Animals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Elections, Federal Legislation /
A view from HSLF: 2022 produced a banner harvest of animal protection gains
Every year, our public policy work for animals produces strong results and tangible benefits for animals, through the passage of laws or the approval of federal agency rules that lead to desired reforms. Still, there is something that really jumps out about 2022, and makes it a year we’ll long remember. We closed out the case on two of the most disturbing animal cruelty issues of the 21st century, the exploitation of big cats for photo ops and as “pets,” and the hacking off of sharks’ fins for use in soup.
Wildlife, Federal Legislation, State Legislation /
Big Cat Public Safety Act becomes law, capping off year of wins for wild animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Pets & Cruelty, Federal Legislation, State Legislation /
2022 was a winning year in our fight to stop puppy mills
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
If you’ve been following our advocacy for dogs and cats in puppy and kitten mills, you already know that these mega-breeding facilities treat dog and cat mothers and fathers like moneymaking machines with little to no regard for their health or well-being.
Animals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation /
2023 federal spending package reflects solid commitment to animal welfare
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Update 12/29/22: President Biden has signed the fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations package into law—a big win for animals!
Wildlife, Federal Legislation /
Breaking: Major wins for sharks and other wild animals in key legislative package
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Update 12/23/22: President Biden has signed the National Defense Authorization Act into law, which removes the U.S. from the cruel shark fin trade and helps to combat wildlife trafficking.
