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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 organization, The Humane Society of the United States. Tune in to the podcast every Friday for the latest on animals...
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Pets of Valor
The HSUS' mission statement is Celebrating Animals, Confronting Cruelty. The HSUS addresses the most egregious forms of cruelty against animals, but a...
The 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 arrested or p...
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 nightmare fo...
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 agricultu...
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 discharged into...
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 Canadian...
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 shooting of...
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-whistleblower bill t...
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 allows pupp...
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 success, but th...
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 investigations e...
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 meat cont...
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 oppositio...
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 photograph t...
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 found that a...
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 sadly, he p...
Episode 69: Street Dog Welfare
Street dogs make up nearly half of the world's population of canines. Wayne talks about HSI's innovative program to spay/neuter and vaccinate street d...
Episode 68: Animal Welfare in India
Wayne and Tracie talk about his recent trip to India and the animal protection issues that Humane Society International is addressing in the newly ope...
Episode 67: Disaster Response from Katrina to Sandy
Wayne discusses his experiences on the ground in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, and how disaster preparedness and response with regard to animals h...
Episode 66: Progress for Animals in 2012 (Part 2)
Part 2 of 2: Tracie and Wayne continue their conversation about progress made for animals by The HSUS in 2012.
Episode 65: Progress for Animals in 2012 (Part 1)
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 milestones r...
Episode 64: Wolves Under Fire
Less than a year after the USFWS de-listed wolves in the Great Lakes region, Wisconsin and Minnesota open wolf hunting and trapping seasons. Tracie an...
Episode 63: Putting a Stop to the Cruel Beluga Whale Trade
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 their impo...
Episode 62: It's Time to End Chimpanzee Research
Listen in as Wayne and Tracy discuss how and why we should phase out medical research on chimpanzees and retire those currently living in labs to sanc...
Episode 61: Going Undercover to Reveal Abuse and Help Animals
The HSUS conducts undercover investigations at factory farms, research labs, slaughterhouses, and other places where animal cruelty is often hidden be...
Episode 60: Reforming Policies to Help Animals
The HSUS rescues thousands of pets and runs a network of sanctuaries, but we also protect animals by reforming policies in Congress, at the state leve...
Episode 59: Companies Backslide on Animal Testing Policies
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 phasing o...
Episode 58: Touring the Heartland of America
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 to phase...
Episode 57: Domestic Dog Fur for Sale in the United States
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 a decade...
Episode 56: Major Moments in Animal Protection, Continued
Hear more about major moments for the animal protection movement in recent years. In this continuation, Tracie and Wayne discuss the Hallmark-Westland...
Episode 55: Five Landmark Moments for Animal Protection
Learn more about five of the most important events in the recent history of animal protection, including the rescue of pets after Hurricane Katrina, t...
Episode 54: Undercover Video Reveals Abuse to Horses
A recent HSUS investigation uncovered shocking abuse of Tennessee walking horses. Learn more about horse soring, the intentional infliction of pain to...
Episode 53: Where the Wild Things Shouldn't Be
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 with the exot...
Episode 52: Doublespeak from American Kennel Club on Puppy Mills
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 standards for...
Episode 51: Protecting Parrots and Other Birds
Tracie and Wayne discuss the recent rescue of more than 120 neglected parrots from a supposed sanctuary in Ohio. Though some types of birds make wonde...
Episode 50: Investigation Shines Light on Cruelty to Tennessee Walking Horses
An HSUS undercover investigation showed Tennessee walking horses having caustic chemicals applied to their legs as well as being whipped, kicked, and...