Law Enforcement

March 1, 2012

Law, Order, and Animal Welfare

Following her two passions—law enforcement and animal welfare—leads an animal control officer to help secure the first felony dogfighting conviction in Washington state.

September 1, 2011

Off Leash: The Man Behind the Badge(s)

Through his substantial collection of historic humane officer badges, a Florida man provides a glimpse into the early years of the animal welfare movement.

January 1, 2011

A License to Succeed

Calgary's mandatory licensing program for dogs and cats not only produces nearly enough revenue to cover the cost of providing animal services to a city of 1.1 million people, but also enjoys widespread buy-in from the public.

November 1, 2010

Rescued from Squalor

Through the lens of one hoarding seizure in Mississippi, we look at the phenomenon of hoarding, and explore ways that even smaller shelters can prepare to handle a major case.

September 1, 2010

Q & A: Force for Good

The behind-the-scenes legwork put in by the Wilde Puppy Mill Task Force makes dramatic puppy mill rescues possible.

March 10, 2010

The HSUS Statement on the Use of Electro-Muscular Disruption Devices

The HSUS is opposed to the use of Electro-Muscular Disruption (EMD) devices in the capture, control, or handling of animals. The false implication that because they are "non-lethal" they are "safe" may lead humane and law enforcement agencies toward unnecessary reliance on EMD devices. We strongly discourage animal control and other law enforcement agents from the use of these devices as a substitute or supplement to current acceptable animal handling tools or techniques.

Animal Fighting Handout

Download and distribute this handout designed to help members of your community spot and report dogfighting.

Job Descriptions and Fact Sheets from Humane Society University

The essential purposes, duties, tasks, responsibilities, and salary information for a variety of animal care and control positions.

Humane Career Toolbox

Humane Society University's Humane Career Toolbox will be of interest to people of all ages who seek to professionally assist animals. The toolbox contains resources for both beginning and enhancing a career helping animals.