New England Regional Office

The New England Regional Office works on the frontlines of animal protection issues in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

We work throughout the region to support animal welfare legislation, fight animal cruelty in all forms, respond to animals in danger from man-made and natural disasters, and engage like-minded citizens to promote the protection of animals.

Please contact us to learn how you can help animals.

Old Man Winter is Here

Baby, it's cold outside! And that goes for the animals, too. Even with their coats of fur or feathers, pets and wildlife need extra care during these frosty, short days. So bundle up and batten down to help our four-legged and feathered friends. Protect your pets from the winter woes» Keep local birds fed and happy»  Give backyard wildlife a helping hand

News

On the Front Lines In 2008 December 30, 2008 We helped put the brakes on cruel wildlife penning in Indiana.© iStock.comWe know year-end lists are everywhere right now, but we can’t resist sharing some of the truly inspiring 2008 animal success stories we hear across The Humane Society of the United States’ regional landscape. ... full article Winning the Race in 2008 December 22, 2008 "... Tonight compassion overcame cruelty," said Christine Dorchak, president and general counsel of Grey2K USA. "Massachusetts voters stood up for dogs and sent a clear message we in Massachusetts will no longer tolerate an industry that causes thousands of dogs to suffer terrible confinement at racetracks. Th... full article 2008: State Victories by the Dozen December 3, 2008 iStock.com California voters made history in 2008 by passing Proposition 2. Thanks to the help of our dedicated advocates and the support of state legislators, 2008 was an historic year for animals in state lawmaking. We ushered in a whole new era of policies for anim... full article More news»

Press Releases

Massachusetts Increases Animal Fighting Penalties January 6, 2009 Massachusetts lawmakers have enacted a new measure that will help law enforcement crack down on dogfighting and cockfighting. Today, Gov. Deval Patrick signed H. 1527, increasing the penalties for aiding or attending an animal fight. "Spectators finance animal fights through admission fees and gambling," said Joan... full article The HSUS Applauds Vermont Officials for Tightening the Lid on Canned Hunting December 18, 2008 The Humane Society of the United States today praised the Vermont Board of Fish and Wildlife for finalizing regulations clamping down on cruel captive shooting operations, otherwise known as canned hunts. Following years of development and setbacks, the rule adopted last night by the Fish and Wildlife Board prohibi... full article Voters Approve Animal Protection Ballot Measures November 4, 2008 Calif. Voters Approve Prop 2 on Farm Animal Cruelty Mass. Passes Question 3 on Greyhound Racing Voters in California approved an historic ballot measure to halt the inhumane confinement of animals on factory farms, and voters in Massachusetts approved a measure to ban greyhound racing – both by overwhelming ... full article More press releases»

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