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Date Founded
The HSUS first began on November 24, 1954 -
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Humane Society of the Unites States
The HSUS is an American nonprofit organization founded by journalist Fred Myers and Helen Jones, Larry Andrews, and Marcia Glaser in 1954. -
National Catholic Humane Society
Cleveland Amory assists with incorporating National Catholic Humane Society which later became the International Society for Animal Rights. -
Funds are opened for hunting oppositions
Amory forms the Fund for Animals to focus on opposition to hunting -
Michael Fox
Joined the organization and serves as a senior scholar and vice president for the otganization -
Puppy Protection Act (PPP)
The Humane Society of the United States introduced the Puppy Protection Act (PPA). -
No more fur
The Humane Society of the Unites States launches its "Shame of Fur" campaign which runs until 1991 -
Campaign
Campaign launched. "Choose a Pal for Life". For adoptions -
Save the Black Bears
The HSUS wins Colorado ballot measure to prohibit spring, bait, and hound hunting of black bears -
Ballot won
The HSUS wins the Arizona ballot measure to prohibit steel jawed traps and other body-gripping traps. -
No more traps
Humane Society of the United States begins campaign in Maine to end use of dogs and traps for bear hunting.
