The Federation
MISSION
The Federation is a collective voice dedicated to humane treatment of animals in Washington State through legislation, training, programs and support services.
VISION
The Federation envisions a future where our leadership, advocacy and training builds a strong collaborative network of animal welfare organizations within Washington State; promotes humane practices and laws for all animals; and decreases the number of unwanted, lost and neglected companion animals.
- Congratulations to the HUMANE SOCIETY OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON, who is one of 50 finalists competing in the ASPCA $100k Challenge this year! On behalf of The Federation, thank you for representing Washington State in this contest and best of luck!
- JOIN THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES FOR ANIMAL CARE EXPO 2012, May 21-24, at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. View the 2012 preview video to learn more or take a look at the conference schedule.
- REWARD OFFERED IN ILLEGAL MOOSE KILLING CASE IN WASHINGTON - "The Humane Society of the United States and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing a moose in East Spokane." Read more >> (4.15.12)
- THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES AND WILD FISH CONSERVANCY FILE SUIT TO STOP ILLEGAL SEA LION KILLING AT BONNEVILLE DAM - "The Humane Society of the United States, Wild Fish Conservancy and two individual plaintiffs filed suit in federal court, seeking to stop the National Marine Fisheries Service from once again authorizing Idaho, Washington and Oregon to kill sea lions at Bonneville Dam-as many as 460-over the next five years." Read more >> (3.19.12)
- THE HSUS RANKS WASHINGTON STATE IN THE TOP FIVE FOR PUPPY MILL LAWS - "The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, has ranked state laws protecting dogs at commercial dog breeding facilities and found that Virginia has the best anti-puppy mill laws, while six states fell at the bottom of the list. The HSUS reviewed laws regulating commercial dog breeding facilities and protecting consumers who purchase sick puppies to determine the best and worst state laws." Read more >> (3.12.12)
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Looking for feral cat resources? Check out this new tool from The Humane Society of The United States listing feral cat resources by state.