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The latest from the HSUS. [The Humane Society of the United States]() [Your impact this month] [More Than a Pet Community hero Julie Cassadore with a dog]( [The 2024 More Than a Pet Community Hero is Julie Cassadore]( Congratulations to Julie Cassadore, our 2024 More Than a Pet Community Hero. Julie was nominated by Desert Cross Veterinary Hospital, which will receive a $10,000 grant to advance its work in access to pet care in Arizona. [Read more about Julie and her important work!]( [a lemur at Black Beauty Ranch]( [How Black Beauty Ranch caregivers tailor care for every resident]( Every morning, the teams at our Black Beauty Ranch spread out across 1,400 acres to care for the nearly 650 animals who call the sanctuary home. It’s not an easy task. [a horse laying down in a barn with injured hooves]( [USDA announces final rule seeking to end horse soring]( We’re delighted that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a final rule to stop this strange, persistent and deeply disturbing cruelty, which has survived more than a half century’s legislative attempts to suppress it. [a dead racoon being held roughly by a trapper]( [Cruel raccoon bounty bill fails in Iowa]( As a result of strong opposition from our team and wildlife advocates, a bill that would have used taxpayer dollars to incentivize Iowans to kill raccoons was recently defeated in Iowa’s state legislature. [chickens in a cage]( [We rated food companies on their efforts to save animals]( The scorecard evaluates and recognizes food service companies that prioritize sustainability and animal welfare by offering more plant-based meals on their menus. [a group of happy animals on a blue background]( [Discover Humane Voices, our official podcast]( If you care about the welfare of animals or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the nonprofit podcast for you. [Misty with her dog]( [Misty and Jeremy's bond: A legacy for animals]( Misty has dedicated herself to ensuring that her dogs have great lives. See Misty's incredible story, as well as her and Jeremy's legacy for ALL animals! Photos by Carolina Palancade/The HSUS; Randi Salisbury/The HSUS; The HSUS; BornFreeUSA; Barry Lewis/Alamy Stock Photography; The HSUS; Sammy Dallal/AP Images for the HSUS [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [text]( [View in browser]( [Donate today to stand up for animals who need you.]( © 2024 [The Humane Society of the United States]() [1255 23rd Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037]() donorcare@humanesociety.org | [202-452-1100](tel:202-452-1100) This message was sent to [{EMAIL}](mailto:). [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [supporter]