Party Animals Come Together to Combat Dogfighting 10/31/07

Animal advocates in 31 states and the District of Columbia gathered at Party Animals events Oct. 28 to show support for eradicating dogfighting...more

Sacred Trust: Charitable Remainder Pet Trust Act 7/23/07

In 39 states and the District of Columbia, pet owners can establish trusts to ensure the lifelong care of their companion animals. As part of their estate planning...more

Polar Bears in Peril 6/5/07

In recent years, polar bears have become the most visible victims of the global warming crisis. Images of hungry bears stranded on melting patches of sea ice serve as a powerful reminder...more

Campaigns & Elections Magazine Names its 2007 Rising Stars 5/31/07

Campaigns & Elections magazine today named its 2007 Rising Stars. One of the most prestigious honors in politics, the award goes to people 35 or under who have already made a significant mark in political...more

On Eve of Cruel Hunt, Compassionate Partygoers Reaffirm Commitment to Protect Seals 4/3/07

On April 1, 2007, nearly 1,000 activists in 32 states plus Washington, D.C. and Ontario, Canada attended Party Animals Protect Seals house parties on the eve of the start of the annual Canadian seal hunt...more

Legislators Praised for Positive Record on Animals 2/28/07

The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund presented awards to 134 members of the 109th Congress for their legislative efforts to protect animals during the past year. U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays (R-Conn)...more

Legislator and Advocates Come Together at Town Hall Meeting 2/22/07

On February 21, the Humane Society Legislative Fund hosted 40 politically engaged animal activists at a meeting with Congressman Ed Perlmutter...more

From "Puppy Power" to an "Election Night Coo," Voters Across the Country Speak for Animals at the Ballot Box 11/08/06

The Humane Society Legislative Fund, in its first year working to influence candidate elections, scored resounding victories for animals at every level. Through television and radio ads...more

The Best and The Worst of the 109th U.S. Congress 10/25/06

The 2006 Congressional election campaign is in the home stretch and the votes you cast on November 7 will have a critical impact on animal welfare laws...more