Elections /
Animals impacted by election results at every level
In every election, animal protection is on the ballot. At HSLF we know that pro-animal policies are only enacted if we have humane candidates in office at every level of government—that is why we work so hard to get them elected—and that’s something that we couldn’t do without your help. Thank you for making your voices heard this year and thank you for your support.
Elections /
Animals are on the ballot – and they need your vote
Our democratic system and processes empower citizens to act on the issues they care about at the ballot box, and animal protection is no exception. For three decades, we have seen critical successes for animals at the state and local level that are the result of direct votes on ballot initiatives by engaged citizens.
Farm Animals, Federal Legislation /
Nearly 5,000 farms across 39 states support Prop 12’s animal welfare standards
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Elections /
This National Vote Early Day, early birds needn’t wait to cast their votes!
Election Day—Tuesday, November 5th—is just around the corner. But in-person voting doesn’t only happen on Election Day. In fact, an increasing number of election officials and political campaigns around the country are treating November 5th as the last day to vote. In many states, it is possible to use the next week to vote in person on your own, best schedule.
Federal Legislation, In the News /
What it takes to save animals in the aftermath of disasters
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Equines, Federal Legislation /
The latest in our fight to end the ugly practice behind the ‘Big Lick’
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
We are at a tipping point in the fight to end the brutal practice of horse soring, a form of torment to force Tennessee walking horses and related breeds to exhibit the high-stepping gait known as the “Big Lick.”
Elections /
It’s National Voter Education Week!
In this consequential election year for animal protection, it’s worth taking a moment to make sure you’re up to date on the latest changes in voting procedures and are ready to have your voice heard in our democracy.
Elections /
Endorsing Kamala Harris for president, the best choice for animal advocates
Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid to become the next president of the United States.
Harris’ campaign gives us an unprecedented opportunity to evaluate a presidential candidate’s substantive achievements for animals as the chief legal officer of a state, in addition to their animal protection record as a federal legislator and executive.
Animals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation /
Humane scorecard rolls out: how do your federal legislators stack up?
Our annual legislative scorecard is a trusted source for evaluating the animal protection commitments of elected officials at the federal level. This preview version of our 2024 Humane Scorecard allows you to determine where your federal legislators stand now on key animal protection priorities. It also gives you a chance to encourage them to strengthen their support―and their ratings―before the 118th Congress wraps up and we publish the final version in January 2025.
Pets & Cruelty, Federal Legislation, In the News /
How one dog’s tragic plight led to the Animal Welfare Act
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Pets & Cruelty, Federal Legislation, State Legislation /
The American Kennel Club is actively obstructing stronger protections for dogs
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The American Kennel Club turns 140 years old this week. Its tagline is “For the love of all things dog.” Nothing could be more misleading.
Elections /
Remember: Animals can’t vote, so yours is the one that counts. Register today!
Whether you’re looking left, right, in the middle, up, or down, the signs are clear—this is a big election year. There are significant things at stake as we prepare to elect candidates to offices at every level of government. The decisions that the successful elected officials will make every day will powerfully impact the lives of our nation’s companion animals, farmed animals, those in research and testing, and wildlife. This is an opportunity for us as a voting bloc dedicated to animal protection to make our voices heard.
