Our annual list of known, problematic puppy mills is called the Horrible Hundred report.  Find out if your state is mentioned in the report, and learn how to avoid getting a dog from a puppy mill. Learn more at humanesociety.org/horriblehundred You can help stop all forms of animal cruelty. Please give today ..read more

French Bulldogs have become the most popular dog breed in the US, bumping the Labrador Retriever out of the #1 slot for the first time in 31 years. While French Bulldogs are adorable and funny, there are also questions about their health.  Learn more at HSVMA.org You can help stop all forms of animal cruelty. Please give today ..read more

Welcome to today's episode of Humane Voices, where we are speaking with dedicated individuals who are working tirelessly to protect animals all around the world. We hear from a variety of staff members who are making a difference in the lives of animals every day. Despite the many challenges and obstacles they face, these passionate individuals are committed to promoting the welfare of animals, preserving imperiled species, and creating a better world for all creatures great and small. Throughout this episode, we will be delving into the work that they do, the challenges they face, and the rew ..read more

Our special guest on this episode is Jackson Galaxy, a renowned cat behaviorist and the host of the hit TV show, "My Cat from Hell." With over 25 years of experience working with cats and their owners, Jackson is an authority in feline behavior and has helped countless cats and their humans resolve their issues and build strong, loving relationships. Learn more here: greatergood.org/jackson-galaxy Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United States. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview w ..read more

National Volunteer Week starts soon! Are you interested in joining the fight to protect all animals? We embrace volunteers as essential partners in our lifesaving work. We offer a wide range of ways to get involved, each with varying requirements, responsibilities and commitment levels, and we provide all of our volunteers with guidance and training as needed. Find out more at humanesociety.org/volunteer Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United States. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, inte ..read more

Across the country, entire communities ban or restrict dogs because of their breed or perceived breed. The HSUS opposes such public policies as inhumane and ineffective. There is no evidence that breed-specific laws reduce dog bites or attacks on people and they divert resources from more effective animal control and public safety initiatives. Breed-based policies are based on myths and misinformation, rather than science or credible data. Their impact on dogs, families and animal shelters, however, is heartbreakingly real. Learn the truth about breed bans and help your community become a plac ..read more

We sent an undercover investigator into Safari Club International’s annual convention that brings more than 850 exhibitors from 30 countries to Tennessee to promote the killing of thousands of animals. The investigator tells us what she saw. Learn more here:  https://www.humanesociety.org/trophyhunting Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United States. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care a ..read more

The Humane Society of the United States is assisting the City of Crystal Springs with the rescue of approximately 176 cats from an alleged large-scale neglect situation. Mississippi Animal Rescue League also assisted on-scene. When these rescues occur, we receive many questions about the case on social media. So we answer your questions on today's episode! Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United States. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what y ..read more

Today, we’re pulling back the curtain a little bit to our own organization, and non-profits in general! Our Senior VP of Philanthropy gives us the inside info about her work securing donations. Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United States. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you. Contact us at ..read more

The exploitation and abuse of big cats as props for paid public interactions at roadside attractions will soon be a thing of the past. The Big Cat Public Safety Act, something we’ve been working on for over a decade, just became law. It’s the beginning of the end of the cringeworthy era in which breeding big cats for cub petting (a la Tiger King) was all too common. Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United States. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and disc ..read more