The HSUS' mission statement is Celebrating Animals, Confronting Cruelty. The HSUS addresses the most egregious forms of cruelty against animals, but also celebrates the human-animal bond and animals that go above and beyond.

The HSUS Annual Report

Jul 9th, 2013 13m 51s

The HSUS recently released its 2012 annual report, showing the huge accomplishments of the organization for the year.

Episode 87: Closing the Last Gas Chambers

Jul 1st, 2013 14m 55s

Wayne and Tracie discuss gas chambers, an antiquated and inhumane method of euthanizing shelter animals.

Episode 86: Animal Fighting Spectator Bill

Jun 14th, 2013 14m 18s

All 50 states have laws that ban animal fighting, however a dangerous loophole exists in federal law that prevents spectators from being arrested or prosecuted.

Episode 85: Nightmare in Mississippi

Jun 7th, 2013 14m 5s

The conditions our rescue team witnessed at a recent puppy mill raid in Mississippi were nothing short of appalling. It was, in a word, a nightmare for the animals.

Episode 84: The King Amendment

May 31st, 2013 14m 13s

Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, has proposed an amendment to the Farm Bill that would nullify any standards approved at the state level to regulate agriculture.

Episode 83: Victory for Dolphins

May 24th, 2013 13m 26s

Wayne and Tracie discuss the recent developments in the ongoing struggle to keep dolphin-safe tuna labeling requirements intact.

Episode 82: Get the Lead Out

May 17th, 2013 13m 12s

Assembly Bill 711 seeks to ban the use of toxic lead ammunition in California. Lead bullets continue to kill wildlife long after being discharged into the environment.

Episode 81: Canada's Seal Slaughter

May 10th, 2013 13m 58s

Thousands of baby seals are clubbed to death during the Canadian seal slaughter each year. Although there is little demand for seal fur, the Canadian government continues to buy up the excess pelts.

Episode 80: Michigan Wolves and Doves

May 2nd, 2013 14m 26s

Michigan Senate Bill 288 would allow the repeal of one of the most popular ballot measures in Michigan history, which outlawed the target shooting of mourning doves.

Epidsode 79: Wayne and Ellen Speak Up for Animals

Apr 25th, 2013 14m 33s

Tracie and Wayne discuss Wayne's recent appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show where he talked about the dangerous Tennessee anti-whistleblower bill that is making its way to Governor Bill Haslam's desk.

Episode 78: Meatless Mondays

Apr 22nd, 2013 15m 43s

The second largest school district in the country, Los Angeles Unified, recently made a commitment to go meat-free on Mondays.

Episode 77: PUPS Act & Puppy Mills

Apr 12th, 2013 16m 17s

Wayne and Tracie discuss puppy mills, the AKC, and the recently introduced PUPS Act – federal legislation that would close a loophole that allows puppy millers to sell over the internet without regulation.

Episode 76: Wolf Reintroduction Ends in Tragedy

Apr 4th, 2013 13m 52s

Starting in the 1990s, there was an effort to reintroduce wolves in the Northern Rockies. Many people were quick to label the effort a success, but that was a premature judgment.

Episode 75: Is Your Fur Faux?

Apr 1st, 2013 14m 4s

The FTC has taken action against several big name retailers that falsely advertised real fur as faux fur. The HSUS has conducted many investigations exposing falsely labeled or falsely advertised fur garments.

Episode 74: Horse Meat on the Menu?

Mar 25th, 2013 14m 43s

Wayne and Tracie discuss the issues surrounding horse slaughter and horse meat, and the recent developments in the EU and the U.S. regarding meat contamination, welfare concerns, and food safety problems.

Episode 73: When Animals Are In Need, The HSUS Is There

Mar 15th, 2013 14m 15s

Wayne and Tracie discuss all the ways in which The HSUS helps animals - particularly in terms of direct care. Contrary to the claims of many opposition groups, The HSUS is the No. 1 organization in the nation for hands-on animal care.

Episode 72: Whistleblower Suppression Laws

Mar 4th, 2013 16m 5s

One of the only methods of bringing individuals and companies who engage in serious animal cruelty offenses to justice is to videotape or photograph them engaging in the illegal act.

Episode 71: NIH Working Group Finds Chimps Should No Longer be Used for Invasive Research

Feb 22nd, 2013 15m 2s

Recently, the National Institutes of Health set up a working group to determine whether or not research on chimpanzees is necessary. They found that all but 50 chimps should be permanently retired and research discontinued.

Episode 70: Saying Goodbye to Billy and Working to Stop Puppy Mills

Feb 8th, 2013 13m 4s

Billy was a puppy mill dog whose video turned into an overnight internet sensation. The years of neglect Billy suffered were too much, and sadly, he passed away in December.

Episode 69: Street Dog Welfare

Feb 4th, 2013 12m 19s

Street dogs make up nearly half of the world's population of canines. Wayne talks about HSI's innovative program to spay/neuter and vaccinate street dogs, bringing the population down to a more manageable level.

Episode 68: Animal Welfare in India

Feb 1st, 2013 15m 27s

Wayne and Tracie talk about his recent trip to India and the animal protection issues that Humane Society International is addressing in the newly opened offices in the country.

Episode 67: Disaster Response from Katrina to Sandy

Jan 29th, 2013 9m 18s

Wayne discusses his experiences on the ground in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, and how disaster preparedness and response with regard to animals has changed in the years since Katrina.

Episode 66: Progress for Animals in 2012 (Part 2)

Jan 25th, 2013 16m 52s

Part 2 of 2: Tracie and Wayne continue their conversation about progress made for animals by The HSUS in 2012.

Episode 65: Progress for Animals in 2012 (Part 1)

Jan 18th, 2013 13m 28s

Part 1 of 2: Every year The HSUS works tirelessly to create a more humane world for animals. Listen as Wayne and Tracie discuss the major milestones reached in 2012 state by state.