Supporter update: A big year

Dogfighting survivor beats the odds In 2022, we assisted the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with the seizure of 275 dogs from an alleged dogfighting operation throughout multiple properties in the Columbia, South Carolina, area. We found Ray J chained to the ground with a massive chest injury. It took more than a year for him to recover both emotionally and physically but, as always, animals continue to show us how resilient they are. Despite all the obstacles, Ray J found a loving home. We hope you enjoy Ray J's story of hardship to happiness!

Mexico’s constitution now includes animal protection Our team in Mexico recently celebrated a massive achievement for animals: The country’s constitution now enshrines animal protection as a fundamental value. This gives the government new authority to legislate on animal welfare issues.   You won't believe this is the same bear Five years after arriving at Black Beauty Ranch, the internationally known hairless “bare bear” named Eve now has a healthy coat of fur and is living her happily-ever-after in her expansive natural habitat at the 1,400-acre Murchison, Texas sanctuary.

Major wins for farmed animals in 2024 Farmed animals suffer some of the cruelest treatment there is, and people are increasingly concerned about how they are treated. It has certainly been a memorable year in advancing the protection of these animals. Read more on some of the wins from around the world over this past year.   Tell Target: Animals deserve better! Nearly a decade ago, Target pledged to eliminate battery cages and gestation crates from its egg and pork supply chains. However, the company has now changed its mind and decided to keep selling eggs and pork that come from caged chickens and crated pigs indefinitely. We're gaining momentum against Target. Will you take action today?

New investigation exposes what a 'high welfare' fur farm really looks like It is astonishing that fur farms still even exist, given that they have been exposed as extremely cruel facilities that also pose terrible threats to public health. And yet, even knowing how horrific these places are, each investigation to expose and end this cruelty shocks us anew.   Doing Everything You Can Learning to love animals as a child, Tina became a dedicated rescuer and HSUS advocate as an adult. Read more about how Tina has included a gift in her estate plan to help ensure that our mission to protect animals and fight against cruelty continues.

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