Humane Society of the United States

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Proposed Ordinance Would Ban Traveling Circuses with Wild Animals

While the appeal of circuses with wild animals has faded, Laura Hagen, the Human Society’s Director of Trafficked Wildlife, said there was more work to be done. Despite legislation, exhibitors use wild animal acts and the “cruel tools of the trade” and they continue to come to Connecticut. Continue Reading →

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Humane Society: Death of Cat in Body Trap is Reminder Animal Trapping is Cruel and Ineffective

“Far too often, individuals have a knee-jerk reaction, often fear-fueled, to the mere presence of wildlife and respond irrationally, using ineffective, lethal methods—including the use of leg-hold and body-crushing traps. These cruel methods are not effective in the long term, and simply creating a cycle of killing and needless suffering.” Annie Hornish, CT Senior State Director, State Affairs for Human Society of the US Continue Reading →

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