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12 Apr 2021, 9:48 am
Slow pace of state and federal inspections during pandemic makes things worse for dogs in puppy mills kblocher@hslf.org Mon, 04/12/2021 - 16:48 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block State and federal inspections of puppy mills have been scaled back or, in some cases, have ground to a halt during the pandemic. [read post]
7 Apr 2021, 9:13 am
HSUS poll shows most residents support outlawing such tests kblocher@hslf.org Wed, 04/07/2021 - 16:13 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block As a bill to outlaw chemical tests on dogs that are not required by law advances in California, we are releasing a new poll today that shows overwhelming support among the state’s residents for ending such procedures. [read post]
6 Apr 2021, 10:41 am
In HSI’s ‘Save Ralph,’ a lovable spokesbunny makes a case for ending cosmetics animal testing kblocher@hslf.org Tue, 04/06/2021 - 17:41 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Animals used by the cosmetics testing industry have long suffered in silence. [read post]
1 Apr 2021, 2:11 pm
Breaking news: U.S. says grizzly bears should remain protected under Endangered Species Act kblocher@hslf.org Thu, 04/01/2021 - 21:11 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Grizzly bears in the lower 48 states should retain their current protections under the Endangered Species Act, according to the U.S. [read post]
31 Mar 2021, 1:05 pm
Breaking: U.S. courts issue four wins over 48 hours against trophy hunting, state-funded wildlife killing, fur and cage confinement of factory-farmed birds kblocher@hslf.org Wed, 03/31/2021 - 20:05 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Animals are on a winning streak. [read post]
30 Mar 2021, 9:54 am
Breaking news: Maryland lawmakers say 'no' to new cosmetics tests on animals kblocher@hslf.org Tue, 03/30/2021 - 16:54 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Maryland will soon become the fifth U.S. state to say no to cosmetics testing on animals. [read post]
30 Mar 2021, 7:36 am
Court clears way for lawsuit against USDA policy of rewarding factory farms that spread bird flu kblocher@hslf.org Tue, 03/30/2021 - 14:36 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block A federal district court has cleared the way for our lawsuit against the U.S. [read post]
26 Mar 2021, 12:18 pm
African elephants are just a step or two away from extinction, new report warns kblocher@hslf.org Fri, 03/26/2021 - 19:18 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Scientists and conservationists have long warned about drastic drops in African elephant populations because of habitat loss, conflicts with humans and poaching for ivory. [read post]
23 Mar 2021, 2:35 pm
But he now has a chance to set things right kblocher@hslf.org Tue, 03/23/2021 - 21:35 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Gov. [read post]
15 Mar 2021, 5:17 pm
New report: U.S. spends millions of taxpayer dollars to fund experiments on dogs kblocher@hslf.org Tue, 03/16/2021 - 00:17 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block The U.S. government is spending millions of taxpayer dollars to fund experiments on dogs, a new report we are releasing today shows. [read post]
12 Mar 2021, 1:34 pm
Breaking news: Virginia governor signs bill ending new cosmetics animal testing kblocher@hslf.org Fri, 03/12/2021 - 21:34 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Virginia’s Gov. [read post]
11 Mar 2021, 12:55 pm
Bill in Congress would reverse dangerous increases to slaughterhouse line speeds kblocher@hslf.org Thu, 03/11/2021 - 20:55 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Slaughterhouses are hotspots for the coronavirus, with tens of thousands of infections reported among American workers since the onset of the pandemic last year. [read post]
10 Mar 2021, 11:28 am
Breaking news: Congress just passed the COVID relief package with funding for activities that would improve animal welfare kblocher@hslf.org Wed, 03/10/2021 - 19:28 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block The COVID relief package Congress just passed includes a number of provisions that will improve surveillance and inspection of trades where animals often endure acute suffering and that also tend to be hotbeds for disease spread. [read post]
4 Mar 2021, 2:59 pm
Americans love grizzly bears, but Montana and Wyoming lawmakers are not getting the message kblocher@hslf.org Thu, 03/04/2021 - 22:59 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Grizzly 399, often called the world’s most famous grizzly bear, has a fan base of wildlife watchers that numbers in the hundreds of thousands. [read post]
1 Mar 2021, 12:31 pm
Trophy hunters kill 216 wolves in Wisconsin bloodbath kblocher@hslf.org Mon, 03/01/2021 - 20:31 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block A no-holds-barred carnage of wolves in Wisconsin last week, which ended with trophy hunters killing nearly twice the sanctioned quota of animals in just under 60 hours, offers a terrible glimpse into just what lies ahead for these beloved native American carnivores unless the Biden administration moves swiftly to restore their federal… [read post]
26 Feb 2021, 5:24 pm
House approves COVID relief package with historic funding commitments for animal-related pandemic prevention kblocher@hslf.org Sat, 02/27/2021 - 01:24 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Late Friday evening, the U.S. [read post]
26 Feb 2021, 7:45 am
PREPARED Act would ensure safety of animals in puppy mills, roadside zoos during disasters kblocher@hslf.org Fri, 02/26/2021 - 15:45 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block The devastation wrought by the recent deep freeze in Texas is a stark reminder of the urgent need for disaster planning that includes tens of thousands of animals in puppy mills, roadside zoos and other enterprises. [read post]
25 Feb 2021, 8:40 am
Beauty industry trade group wins Spira Award for championing end to new cosmetics animal testing kblocher@hslf.org Thu, 02/25/2021 - 16:40 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block As we worked toward the introduction of the Humane Cosmetics Act in the last Congress, one of our most important partners was the Personal Care Products Council, the leading industry trade organization that represents more than 90% of the U.S. beauty industry, including our Be Cruelty-Free… [read post]
24 Feb 2021, 12:05 pm
'Pet' Tiger rescued from freezing San Antonio gets forever home at Black Beauty Ranch kblocher@hslf.org Wed, 02/24/2021 - 20:05 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block The freeze in Texas this month turned up a surprise for authorities in Bexar County as they scrambled to get people and pets out of harm’s way: a tiger cub wearing a harness and living as a “pet” outdoors. [read post]
23 Feb 2021, 10:44 am
Deb Haaland, President Biden’s pick for Interior Secretary, has a track record of fierce advocacy for animals kblocher@hslf.org Tue, 02/23/2021 - 18:44 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Rep. [read post]
