The Montgomery County Humane Society has an outstanding Foster Program that's responsible for hundreds of additional animals being adopted each year from the Montgomery County Animal Shelter--we couldn't do it alone. MCHS depends on kind and caring people.

Some states don't recognize the rights of pet owners to create trusts--and there's no federal law that protects pets after their owners pass away, either. Just think what can happen! Sign the pledge to support stronger laws to protect pets today!

"If anybody out there is able to open their home and hearts to one or more of these neglected cats, either to adopt or to foster until a permanent new home can be located--or to help with transport--it would be greatly appreciated." Christina Gin

From seals to horses to puppies, see how The Humane Society of the United States works to end animal suffering worldwide. "Behind us, here, there are harp seals, and their babies, and we've come out here to discuss their fate."--Sir Paul McCartney

Dogs connected by records, but there is no link to April slaying, police in N.C. say

For each person that visits the site and places a ribbon on the virtual map, 25 cents will be donated to Paws to Save Pets.

Despite being banned in the Philippines since 1998, the illegal dog meat trade continues to flourish in certain regions.

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Animal expert Jack Hanna and an 11-month-old flamingo became trapped while trying to squeeze through an airport security turnstile. It took firefighters to finally get the flamingo out.

A lone dolphin is making friends with sailors and lifeboat crews around the south-west of England. The dolphin, named Findol after a children's book character, was pictured playing with the Penlee lifeboat crew this week off the Cornish coast. It i

Conservationists are urging the Australian government to protect the Coral Sea, one of its last tropical marine wildernesses. Campaigners fear the region could be targeted by illegal shark fishermen as well as oil and gas prospectors.