Wolves in Northern Rockies one step closer to endangered species protection
Wolves in Northern Rockies one step closer to endangered species protection
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
On Sunday, Hurricane Ida slammed into the Gulf Coast, 16 years to the day after Hurricane Katrina’s landfall. Our Animal Rescue and Response team moved toward the strike zone, ready to assist animals in need. Bringing together supplies, equipment and personnel to support emergency response agencies in their relief efforts, we operate within a web of agreements that bind us to disaster response entities at all levels. It’s critical for us to be ready to go the moment authorities ask for our help.
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund issue a joint statement on agency’s final rule not being enough to turn the tide for declining right whale population
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund issue a joint statement on agency’s final rule not being enough to turn the tide for declining right whale population
Pet cougar living in New York City home has been surrendered and is heading to sanctuary in Arkansas
Pet cougar living in New York City home has been surrendered and is heading to sanctuary in Arkansas
The Humane Society of the United States, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York City Police Department and Bronx Zoo collaborated in the rescue
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Our nation’s assault on wildlife has been going on for centuries, with a staggering toll of animal loss that dates back to our colonial past. Over those hundreds of years, you’d be hard-pressed to identify a more vilified and persecuted species than the wolf. Today, the campaign that began with farmers and other private landowners baiting, shooting, and trapping wolves has morphed into the institutionalized trophy hunting, bounty killing and government-sponsored predator-control practices that account for their slaughter.
Biden administration denies wolves protection under the Endangered Species Act
Biden administration denies wolves protection under the Endangered Species Act
Another majestic lion was killed in Zimbabwe, allegedly by an American hunter
Another majestic lion was killed in Zimbabwe, allegedly by an American hunter
The death of Mopane is reminiscent of Cecil’s demise
By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson
Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced its version of the Fiscal Year 2022 Agriculture Appropriations bill following the House passage of its version last week. The Senate bill and accompanying committee report contain some important highlights for animals, notably for enforcement of laws including the Animal Welfare Act, Horse Protection Act and the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act.
Today’s approval of H.R. 4502, a package of appropriations bills funding key federal agencies, offers dramatic evidence of the success we’ve achieved through our laser-like focus on the federal budgeting process.
