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Publisher: Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) The Humane Society of the United States 
 The site for this prominent animal protection organization provides information concerning pets, farm animals, wildlife, marine mammals, and animals used for research. Find information about key issues such as vivisection and foie gras production. Other topics include legislative news, videos, shelters, and adoption. Note: some images may be distressing to readers. http://www.hsus.org/ Topics: Animals, Pets Last updated Sep 30, 2004 Wildlife
Issues facing wildlife, such as circuses, exotic pets, and animals in zoos. The section on the Urban Wildlife Program discusses "nonlethal means for resolving conflicts between wildlife and humans," including model guidelines for nuisance wildlife control, backyard bird feeding, and what to do if you see a turtle in the road. Also find instructional videos. One of the "Animal Information Centers" maintained by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Pets Last updated May 26, 2005 Disaster Preparedness Resources
Tips to ensure that your pets and livestock are safe in the event of an emergency or disaster. Includes tips for evacuation in a major disaster and a supply checklist for pets, and information about preparing for daily emergencies. Also includes a video clip and links to related sites. From The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/hsus_disaster_center/resources/ Topics: Animals, Home & Housing, Pets, Science, Weather Last updated Sep 9, 2008 A Brief Guide to Meat and Dairy Labels and Their Relevance to Animal Welfare
This document provides definitions for terms found on meat and dairy product labels, such as certified organic, certified humane, free-range, cage-free, vegetarian-fed, grain-fed, hormone-free, and pasture-raised and grass-fed. Includes links to related material about egg carton labels. From the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). http://www.hsus.org/farm/resources/pubs/meat_and_dairy_labels.html Topics: Animals, Livestock, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Oct 30, 2006 Common Questions About Microchips
Discussion of the use of microchips for pet identification, with an emphasis on problems with scanner detection of microchips produced beginning in late 2003. From the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). http://www.hsus.org/pets/issues_affecting_our_pets/common_questions_about_microchips.html Topics: Pets Last updated Oct 12, 2005 Choosing the Right Pet Bird
Brief overview of items to consider when selecting a pet bird. Topics include domesticated strains of wild species (such as canaries, finches, cockatiels, parakeets, and lovebirds) and species without a long history of domestic breeding (such as conures, parrots, macaws, cockatoos, and toucans). Includes links to information about caring for pet birds and wild animals as pets. From the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/rabbit_horse_and_other_pet_care/Choosing-the-Right-Bird.html Topics: Pets Last updated Mar 15, 2006 The PETS Act: All in a Year's Work
This article summarizes the events leading to the passage in October 2006 of the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act, which "require[s] the Federal Emergency Management Agency to ensure that state and local emergency preparedness operational plans address the needs of individuals with household pets and service animals following a major disaster or emergency." From the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). http://www.hsus.org/legislation_laws/federal_legislation/companion_animals/pets_act_signed.html Topics: Animals, Environment, National Security Last updated Jan 2, 2007 Factory Farming Campaign
Website for this Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) program that "works to ease the suffering of the billions of farm animals raised and killed each year." Includes description of campaigns (such as freeing egg-laying hens from battery cages), facts about farm animal behavior, news (such as about the February 2008 beef recall based on a HSUS investigation), and legislation and litigation updates. Includes troubling images and video clips. http://www.hsus.org/farm/camp/victories.html Topics: Animals, Livestock Last updated Feb 26, 2008 What You Can Do If You Are Having Trouble Affording Veterinary Care
This fact sheet offers tips and resources for pet owners who have unexpected veterinary bills or are otherwise having trouble paying for veterinary care. Some of the topics discussed include pet health insurance policies, payment plans, and finding subsidized veterinary clinics and organizations that assist with pet care costs. Includes a list of state-specific programs. From the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/what_you_can_do_if_you_are_having_trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html Topics: Pets Last updated Mar 10, 2009 |
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