Fox hunting has long been a ritual in rural Britain, with slavering hounds and well-heeled horsemen and women all on the scent of a furry beast. But on a recent sunny Sunday afternoon, the Cambridge University Draghounds are hot in pursuit of a very different prey: a rangy biochemistry professor called Ian Eperon. There's a slightly worried look on his face, but this human quarry seems to be enjo... read full post picked by dollyllama 6 months ago

That isn't what the law says. (Please sign the petition) picked by gammerus 1 year ago

the one without pain according to two death row inmates. picked by tchengrox 9 months ago

The Seattle Humane Society’s new MaxMobile was officially unveiled Friday. The MaxMobile is a bright yellow, 33-foot, custom-built mobile adoption and education center.

What a great idea! picked by muppet 11 months ago

WASHINGTON - A government inspection of slaughterhouses found significant problems with the treatment of cattle and two of the nation's largest beef processors — both of which provide meat for the National School Lunch Program — were slapped with humane handling violations. This comes after the largest beef recall in US history earlier this year. picked by TraumaMamma 6 months ago

The Humane Society of the United States is partly responsible for the magnitude of the largest beef recall in the nation's history, Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer said Thursday.

*What unmitigated gall to blame the HSUS. picked by dollyllama 8 months ago

"There is another disturbing discovery being investigated by local authorities. A state trooper and two humane society officers examine the body of a mutilated dog found Friday near Carbondale. Police in Lackawanna County said two more dogs were found Friday, killed, skinned and left on the side of a road. Humane officers were devastated by the discovery." This has been happening a ... read full post picked by gar 11 months ago

Raindance Farms is taking care of the colt Windchill, who was out in frigid cold temperatures for several hours. Many are taking shifts to watch over him. He is putting up a good fight so far and they are posting updates for him on their website.

Update to yesterday's post. picked by jhordie 8 months ago

Felony charges were filed against a former Chino slaughterhouse manager who allegedly used cruel methods to force at-risk cattle into the slaughter box. A videotape taken at the facility has led to schools nationwide pulling beef from cafeterias. 49-year-old Daniel Ugarte Navarro of Pomona faces up to eight years and eight months in prison. Update to this. picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago

Today is the 14th annual Spay Day USA, an annual event during which hundreds of community organizations, veterinary clinics and compassionate individuals across the nation host activities that inspire and make it easier for people to get their pets spayed or neutered. picked by MandolinOrange 8 months ago

Theatre of the World, featuring toads, scorpions, snakes, crickets and other creatures, is part of a retrospective of the artist's work. picked by suebe 1 year ago

TERRE HAUTE — The animals at the Terre Haute Humane Society were not invited to Adam Bahus’ eighth birthday party last weekend, but they shared in his gifts. picked by wags273 12 months ago

Information from the Humane Society of the United States on animal cruelty laws in your state. picked by cheeselog1234 10 months ago

Wonderful animated commercial for the Oregon Humane Society picked by 2manyusernames 11 months ago

The Humane Society of the United States is warning shoppers to be on the lookout for real fur described as faux when shopping at department stores and online retailers. picked by mandolinorange 9 months ago

HEAT is a romantic-comedy starring two humane society adopted house cats, told in the style of a silent movie. "No kittens were conceived in the making of this film." --S.R. Cloutier picked by misswinkle 11 months ago

A vote in favor of Proposition 2 will result in more space for 20 million veal calves, breeding sows, and laying hens in California, but it will also prompt retailers and politicians throughout the nation to demand more humane housing conditions for the 280 million laying hens in the United States, the 5 million sows in gestation crates, and the hundreds of thousands of veal calves in tiny stalls... read full post picked by TraumaMamma 3 weeks ago

Hollywood residents believe they have found a humane way to reduce the out-of-control pigeon population and the mess that comes with it - birth control pill. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The Atlanta Humane Society has been puting donated Michael Vick jerseys to good use. picked by jerrybrecken 1 year ago

Undercover investigation revealed these and other abuses of "downed" dairy cows -- those who are too sick or injured to walk -- at a Southern California slaughter plant. And The Humane Society of the United States’ investigation also discovered that the meat from these tortured animals gets fed to children through the National School Lunch Program! All violations of state and feder... read full post picked by TraumaMamma 9 months ago