West Coast Regional Office

Based in Sacramento, the West Coast Regional Office works on the frontlines of animal protection issues in California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

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.

Suspected California Cockfighting Operation Raided

After meticulously investigating the case, local law enforcement, The Humane Society of the United States and other groups raided a McKinleyville, Calif. property where they found 1,400 game cocks and 500 game fowl--as well as fighting paraphernalia. Cockfighting--and the possession of birds or fighting implements--is illegal in all 50 states. Read about the raid»

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 Mountain Lion Cubs Rescued in California December 17, 2008 by Julie Hauserman The mountain lion siblings huddle together in their temporary digs.© Christine Jensen for HSUS/Fund for AnimalsA pair of mountain lion cubs are being cared for at The Fund for Animals Wildlife Center in Ramona, California. The cubs were found without their mother Dec. 6 in Yu... 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 stories»

Press Releases

Homeowners Association Urged to Halt Killing Woodpeckers December 16, 2008 The Humane Society of the United States is urging a residential community in Rossmoor, Calif. to stop shooting acorn woodpeckers and employ more humane and effective methods to stop the birds from drilling holes for acorn storage in the outer trim of some community homes. "The community deserves a real solut... full article Reward Offered in Poaching of Beloved Neighborhood Deer December 11, 2008 The Humane Society of the United States and The HSUS Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing a tame deer in Gold Hill, Ore. in early October. The Case:According to published media reports, the bl... full article Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department Raids Major Cockfighting Operation December 10, 2008 Humane Society of the United States Officials on Site to Confiscate Fighting Birds, Paraphernalia HUMBOLDT COUNTY, Calif. — The Humboldt County Sheriff's Department today raided an alleged cockfighting operation in McKinleyville, Calif. Authorities found approximately 1,400 game cocks and 500 game fowl o... full article More press releases»

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