We're the Humane Society of the United States, the nation's largest and most powerful animal protection organization. Since 1954 we’ve been fighting to reduce their suffering, and eliminate cruelty and abuse. We celebrate the wonderful bond between humans and animals, and assist when disasters strike.

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For instance, did you know:

The Canadian government still allows fisherman to club baby seals for their fur? American horses are still being slaughtered so their meat can be eaten abroad? Animals including dogs and cats are killed in the most gruesome ways in China, where many of our shirts and jackets with fur and fur-trim (some falsely marked as “faux”) come from? Most of the eggs and meat we eat and buy in the grocery stores come from farms where animals are confined in overcrowded cages all their lives, with no room to roam or even turn around? Many cats and dogs sold in pet stores come from puppy mills where animals are caged and continually bred for profit, then raised in poor conditions with virtually no human contact? Some hunting facilities dump animals into a caged-in area where they are shot at with no reasonable chance to escape?

We are working hard every day to change these horrible situations for our sweet, defenseless animal friends. But we can’t do it without our supporters and friends. Are you ready to make a difference?

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