Pets of Valor
The HSUS' mission statement is Celebrating Animals, Confronting Cruelty. The HSUS addresses the most egregious forms of cruelty against anim...
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Humane Talk
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...
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20 of 89 episodesThe HSUS Annual Report
The HSUS recently released its 2012 annual report, showing the huge accomplishments of the organization for the year.
Episode 87: Closing the Last Gas Chambers
Wayne and Tracie discuss gas chambers, an antiquated and inhumane method of euthanizing shelter animals.
Episode 86: Animal Fighting Spectator Bill
All 50 states have laws that ban animal fighting, however a dangerous loophole exists in federal law that prevents spectators from being arr...
Episode 85: Nightmare in Mississippi
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...
Episode 84: The King Amendment
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...
Episode 83: Victory for Dolphins
Wayne and Tracie discuss the recent developments in the ongoing struggle to keep dolphin-safe tuna labeling requirements intact.
Episode 82: Get the Lead Out
Assembly Bill 711 seeks to ban the use of toxic lead ammunition in California. Lead bullets continue to kill wildlife long after being disch...
Episode 81: Canada's Seal Slaughter
Thousands of baby seals are clubbed to death during the Canadian seal slaughter each year. Although there is little demand for seal fur, the...
Episode 80: Michigan Wolves and Doves
Michigan Senate Bill 288 would allow the repeal of one of the most popular ballot measures in Michigan history, which outlawed the target sh...
Epidsode 79: Wayne and Ellen Speak Up for Animals
Tracie and Wayne discuss Wayne's recent appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show where he talked about the dangerous Tennessee anti-whistleblo...
Episode 78: Meatless Mondays
The second largest school district in the country, Los Angeles Unified, recently made a commitment to go meat-free on Mondays.
Episode 77: PUPS Act & Puppy Mills
Wayne and Tracie discuss puppy mills, the AKC, and the recently introduced PUPS Act – federal legislation that would close a loophole that a...
Episode 76: Wolf Reintroduction Ends in Tragedy
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...
Episode 75: Is Your Fur Faux?
The FTC has taken action against several big name retailers that falsely advertised real fur as faux fur. The HSUS has conducted many invest...
Episode 74: Horse Meat on the Menu?
Wayne and Tracie discuss the issues surrounding horse slaughter and horse meat, and the recent developments in the EU and the U.S. regarding...
Episode 73: When Animals Are In Need, The HSUS Is There
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...
Episode 72: Whistleblower Suppression Laws
One of the only methods of bringing individuals and companies who engage in serious animal cruelty offenses to justice is to videotape or ph...
Episode 71: NIH Working Group Finds Chimps Should No Longer be Used for Invasive Research
Recently, the National Institutes of Health set up a working group to determine whether or not research on chimpanzees is necessary. They fo...
Episode 70: Saying Goodbye to Billy and Working to Stop Puppy Mills
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...