To the Rescue: A Real Cliff-Hanger Working together, a team of animal control and emergency officials in Virginia rescue a dog trapped on a small ledge 150 feet above the Maury River. More...
People Power: Latichia Duffy For seven years, animal control officer Latichia Duffy has used minimal funds to operate a tiny shelter in an area surrounded by puppy mills. More...
The Pet Food Recall: Shared Stories When the news of pet-food-related fatalities broke this spring, animal lovers everywhere went into a panic. But how did the pet food recall affect folks who care for whole shelters full of animals? More...
Creature Feature: Horses Bound for Slaughter: Their Rescue and Recovery The Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch confronted a serious emergency last September when a trailer of horses bound for the slaughterhouse overturned on a highway. Here’s how rescuers pulled the survivors through the trauma. More...
The 101 Department: Animal CSI: Gathering the Evidence Animal cruelty cases may end in the courtroom, but they start at the scene—and they can be made or broken by the quality of the evidence you gather. Here's a beginner's guide to assembling the pieces of your case. More...
Creature Feature: The Tortoise and the Scare When the executive director of a Florida shelter saw developers moving into a space across the street, she feared for the lives of the gopher tortoises who already lived there. A unique collaboration saved the reptiles from the roaring bulldozers of development. More...
How Much is That Doggie In the Window Suffering? You may not have puppy mills next door, but shelters and rescues all over the country take in animals whose lives began in the shadows of these mass-breeding facilities. Find out how you can help shut them down—by learning from shelters that have targeted puppy mills for violations of animal welfare standards. More...
Workplace Culture Agreement The road to a healthy work environment can start with a simple document that describes the ideal interactions among staff. More...
HSUS Programs and Services
Emergency Services The HSUS serves as a resource for animal-related and emergency management organizations and others concerned about the needs of animals before, during, and after disasters. More...
Emergency Services Placement Partner Program The HSUS responds to animals in need many times a year and we rely upon our relationships with other organizations to provide ongoing care and/or find life-long loving homes for them. If your organization is interested in participating in the Emergency Services Placement Partner Program, please read more about the program and learn how you can apply. More...
Shelter Evaluation Program Through the HSUS's Shelter Evaluation program, we study and evaluate every aspect of your animal services agency. We then provide you with the tools to help streamline your operations and develop innovative, cost-effective programs that serve your community and protect its animals. More...
Animals in Disaster - Awareness and Preparedness View a Humane Society University infomercial for an online independent study course created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with the support and cooperation of The Humane Society of the United States Field & Disaster Services Department. The Animals in Disaster course is not affiliated with Humane Society University. Information about the course is provided as a complimentary service. More...
Animals in Disaster - Community Planning View a Humane Society University infomercial for an online independent study course created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with the support and cooperation of The Humane Society of the United States Field & Disaster Services Department. The Animals in Disaster course is not affiliated with Humane Society University. Information about the course is provided as a complimentary service. More...
