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To The Rescue

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

Puppy mill survivor takes life by the wheels; prairie dogs saved from Colorado floods; rescuers hit the streets in the typhoon-ravaged Philippines.

Hometown Heroes

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

Grassroots Guardians

When it comes to helping animals, Vermont’s Green Mountain Animal Defenders does it all.

Humane Backyard

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

Planting the Seeds

Homegrown seedlings provide a wildlife-friendly alternative to insecticide-doused plants found in many big-box stores.

To Market, To Market, M. Carrie Allan

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

Dirty, crowded, and largely unregulated, flea markets are a little-known venue for puppy mills to peddle their products of cruelty. Pet stores are in the public eye, but many won’t or can’t reveal the sources of their dogs. An HSUS investigation in Texas examines the connections.

In The Limelight

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

The Killing actress Mireille Enos stars in a new short film on American mustangs; book, movie reviews.

Celebrating Animals

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

Photos from our readers.

Your Pet

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

Crate Escapes

Crate training can save your carpet, keep your pet out of trouble, and even serve as a cozy getaway.

Turning The Tide, Michael Sharp

Serial - All Animals 2009-15

Tens of millions of sharks each year suffer excruciating deaths to supply the global demand for shark fin soup. Consumers, governments, and corporations are generating momentum to end this ecologically devastating practice.

Baseline Surveys In Mauritius For Street Dog Management, John D. Boone

Demographics and Populations

In June-July 2013 and December 2013, Humane Society International (HSI), in conjunction with partner organizations, conducted a series of surveys in the nation of Mauritius to characterize its street dog population, owned dog population, human practices toward dogs, and attitudes about humane issues. Based on data from these surveys, we estimated that Mauritius has a total owned dog population of approximately 246,000, and a roaming street dog population of approximately 57,000. Several indicators suggest that a large majority of the street dog population in Mauritius is owned, and that the number of truly stray dogs is relatively low. Sterilization rates …

Lost In Translation: Animal Models And Clinical Trials In Cancer Treatment, Isabella W.Y. Mak, Nathan Evaniew, Michelle Ghert

Human Clinical Trials Collection

Due to practical and ethical concerns associated with human experimentation, animal models have been essential in cancer research. However, the average rate of successful translation from animal models to clinical cancer trials is less than 8%. Animal models are limited in their ability to mimic the extremely complex process of human carcinogenesis, physiology and progression. Therefore the safety and efficacy identified in animal studies is generally not translated to human trials. Animal models can serve as an important source of in vivo information, but alternative translational approaches have emerged that may eventually replace the link between in vitro studies and …

Chart: Us Slaughter Totals, Chickens 1960‐2013

Agribusiness Reports

No abstract provided.

Chart: Us Slaughter Totals, By Species (Excluding Chickens) 1960‐2013

Agribusiness Reports

These data do not include statistics on the slaughter of fish, crustaceans, rabbits, and other farmed animals for whom the USDA does not provide information, or on the slaughter of animals who are not farmed, such as equines. The USDA estimates that up to 2 million rabbits were slaughtered in 2001 in the United States. There is no more recent report than the 2002 Rabbit Industry Profile.

Chart: Us Slaughter Totals, By Species (Excluding Poultry) 1960‐2013

Agribusiness Reports

These data do not include statistics on the slaughter of fish, crustaceans, rabbits, and other farmed animals for whom the USDA does not provide information, or on the slaughter of animals who are not farmed, such as equines. The USDA estimates that up to 2 million rabbits were slaughtered in 2001 in the United States. There is no more recent report than the 2002 Rabbit Industry Profile.

Biosecurity Challenges Of Industrial Farm Animal Production

Agribusiness Reports

No abstract provided.

Thank You For Standing With Us

HSUS Annual Reports 2005-18

No abstract provided.

From The President, Wayne Pacelle

HSUS Annual Reports 2005-18

No abstract provided.

Stopping Animal Cruelty Around The World

HSUS Annual Reports 2005-18

No abstract provided.

Rescuing Animals In Crisis

HSUS Annual Reports 2005-18

No abstract provided.

Advocating For Animals In Laboratories

HSUS Annual Reports 2005-18

No abstract provided.

Changing The Course For Farm Animals

HSUS Annual Reports 2005-18

No abstract provided.

Protecting Pets

HSUS Annual Reports 2005-18

No abstract provided.

Sharing Our World With Wildlife

HSUS Annual Reports 2005-18

No abstract provided.

Creating A Safe Haven

HSUS Annual Reports 2005-18

No abstract provided.

Protecting An American Icon

HSUS Annual Reports 2005-18

No abstract provided.

Volunteering For The Animals

HSUS Annual Reports 2005-18

No abstract provided.

Leading The Way For Animals

HSUS Annual Reports 2005-18

No abstract provided.

Financial Operations Report

HSUS Annual Reports 2005-18

No abstract provided.

Welfare Of Non-Traditional Pets, Catherine A. Schuppli, David Fraser, H. J. Bacon

Wild and Exotic Animals as Pets Collection

The keeping of non-traditional or ‘exotic’ pets has been growing in popularity worldwide. In addition to the typical welfare challenges of keeping more traditional pet species like dogs and cats, ensuring the welfare of non-traditional pets is complicated by factors such as lack of knowledge, difficulties meeting requirements in the home and where and how animals are obtained. This paper uses examples of different species to highlight three major welfare concerns: ensuring that pets under our care i) function well biologically, ii) are free from negative psychological states and able to experience normal pleasures, and iii) lead reasonably natural lives. …

Solar Decathlon 2014: Techstyle Haus Project Manual, Jonathan Knowles

Competition

Solar Decathlon 2014 Techstyle Haus Project Manual. The Solar Decathlon competition challenges twenty collegiate teams to design and build sustainable homes that are powered exclusively by solar energy and incorporate sustainable architecture and design. Techstyle Haus is an international Brown University, RISD and University of Applied Sciences Erfurt,Germany collaboration designing a solar passivehaus out of high performance textiles.

Curio 2014, James Madison University, College Of Arts And Letters

Curio Magazine

Curio, a magazine highlighting Harrisonburg, Virginia, and its surrounding communities, is published by students in the Media Arts & Design program at James Madison University. Curio is a nonprofit organization supported by the College of Arts and Letters and the School of Media Arts & Design. Subscriptions are not available.