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Hosted by author and radio show host Tracie Hotchner, "Humane Talk" is a weekly, 15-minute conversation with Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the nation's largest animal protection organi...
The HSUS' mission statement is Celebrating Animals, Confronting Cruelty. The HSUS addresses the most egregious forms of cruelty against anim...
The HSUS recently released its 2012 annual report, showing the huge accomplishments of the organization for the year.
Wayne and Tracie discuss gas chambers, an antiquated and inhumane method of euthanizing shelter animals.
All 50 states have laws that ban animal fighting, however a dangerous loophole exists in federal law that prevents spectators from being arr...
The conditions our rescue team witnessed at a recent puppy mill raid in Mississippi were nothing short of appalling. It was, in a word, a ni...
Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, has proposed an amendment to the Farm Bill that would nullify any standards approved at the state level to regulate...
Wayne and Tracie discuss the recent developments in the ongoing struggle to keep dolphin-safe tuna labeling requirements intact.
Assembly Bill 711 seeks to ban the use of toxic lead ammunition in California. Lead bullets continue to kill wildlife long after being disch...
Thousands of baby seals are clubbed to death during the Canadian seal slaughter each year. Although there is little demand for seal fur, the...
Michigan Senate Bill 288 would allow the repeal of one of the most popular ballot measures in Michigan history, which outlawed the target sh...
Tracie and Wayne discuss Wayne's recent appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show where he talked about the dangerous Tennessee anti-whistleblo...
The second largest school district in the country, Los Angeles Unified, recently made a commitment to go meat-free on Mondays.
Wayne and Tracie discuss puppy mills, the AKC, and the recently introduced PUPS Act – federal legislation that would close a loophole that a...
Starting in the 1990s, there was an effort to reintroduce wolves in the Northern Rockies. Many people were quick to label the effort a succe...
The FTC has taken action against several big name retailers that falsely advertised real fur as faux fur. The HSUS has conducted many invest...
Wayne and Tracie discuss the issues surrounding horse slaughter and horse meat, and the recent developments in the EU and the U.S. regarding...
Wayne and Tracie discuss all the ways in which The HSUS helps animals - particularly in terms of direct care. Contrary to the claims of many...
One of the only methods of bringing individuals and companies who engage in serious animal cruelty offenses to justice is to videotape or ph...
Recently, the National Institutes of Health set up a working group to determine whether or not research on chimpanzees is necessary. They fo...
Billy was a puppy mill dog whose video turned into an overnight internet sensation. The years of neglect Billy suffered were too much, and s...
Street dogs make up nearly half of the world's population of canines. Wayne talks about HSI's innovative program to spay/neuter and vaccinat...
Wayne and Tracie talk about his recent trip to India and the animal protection issues that Humane Society International is addressing in the...
Wayne discusses his experiences on the ground in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, and how disaster preparedness and response with regard to...
Part 2 of 2: Tracie and Wayne continue their conversation about progress made for animals by The HSUS in 2012.
Part 1 of 2: Every year The HSUS works tirelessly to create a more humane world for animals. Listen as Wayne and Tracie discuss the major mi...
Less than a year after the USFWS de-listed wolves in the Great Lakes region, Wisconsin and Minnesota open wolf hunting and trapping seasons....
Eighteen beluga whales who were captured in Russian seas are set to be put on display at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. If the permit for...
Listen in as Wayne and Tracy discuss how and why we should phase out medical research on chimpanzees and retire those currently living in la...
The HSUS conducts undercover investigations at factory farms, research labs, slaughterhouses, and other places where animal cruelty is often...
The HSUS rescues thousands of pets and runs a network of sanctuaries, but we also protect animals by reforming policies in Congress, at the...
Was the shampoo you use tested on animals? Did your toothpaste or lipstick cause suffering for animals in labs? We've made great progress in...
Hear about Wayne's recent tour of farms in rural America, and more about how The Humane Society of the United States is working with farmers...
It's illegal to sell products containing domestic dog or cat fur in the United States, thanks to legislation supported by The HSUS more than...
Hear more about major moments for the animal protection movement in recent years. In this continuation, Tracie and Wayne discuss the Hallmar...
Learn more about five of the most important events in the recent history of animal protection, including the rescue of pets after Hurricane...
A recent HSUS investigation uncovered shocking abuse of Tennessee walking horses. Learn more about horse soring, the intentional infliction...
Why is it a bad idea to keep a Bengal tiger or a chimpanzee in your backyard, basement, or living room? Find out more about the problems wit...
The American Kennel Club says it stands for responsible breeders and the welfare of dogs. Yet it has opposed dozens of laws to set basic sta...
Tracie and Wayne discuss the recent rescue of more than 120 neglected parrots from a supposed sanctuary in Ohio. Though some types of birds...
An HSUS undercover investigation showed Tennessee walking horses having caustic chemicals applied to their legs as well as being whipped, ki...
The issue of keeping dangerous wild animals in backyards or substandard roadside zoos continues to be in the news. Hear about a recent rescu...
Countless puppy mill dogs are sold over the Internet with little oversight because of a legal loophole. Before July 16, please comment to su...
The HSUS works with law enforcement officials to help rescue pets, crack down on animal fighting, protect wildlife, and much more. Find out...
Find out how you can go to school for animals at Humane Society University, with classes online and in Washington, D.C. The university has a...
Hear about the ongoing project in Bhutan, a small county in Asia, where Humane Society International is helping street dogs and communities...
This episode looks into how competitive horse racing leads to the injury and death of far too many horses. A recent series in the New York T...
Although Californians banned hunting mountain lions with dogs two decades ago, the president of the state Fish & Game Commission recently tr...
Learn more about how to make a difference for animals by signing up for our Taking Action for Animals conference this July, offering worksho...
Learn about the growing momentum to stop the commercial slaughter of baby harp seals in Canada. More and more countries are closing their bo...
Wayne and Tracie discuss the little-known problem of Class B dealers, who acquire pets from shelters, "free to good home" ads, and other sou...