A CAPITOL CAMPAIGN AGAINST HSUS

As if the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) didn’t have enough problems, it’s now feeling the impact of a massive advertising campaign focused right where it lives–on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

HumaneWatch.org, already well known for its frequent and effective attacks on HSUS, announced yesterday that it has posted dozens of anti-HSUS ad posters throughout the Metro subway station located right next to House of Representatives offices. The posters call attention to HSUS’ abysmal record when it comes to funding local animal shelters. House staffers can’t help but get the message–it’s everywhere.

The campaign includes at at least 10 different ad layouts, each featuring a lovable dog or cat, a tactic right out of the HSUS playbook. One ad features a squatting dog, with the message, “HSUS doesn’t give squat to pet shelters.” Another shows a cat wearing reading glasses, with the headline, “Read the fine print. HSUS only gives 1% of its budget to local pet shelters.”

One of the most compelling ads doesn’t feature a pet at all. Instead, it features a state-by-state map of the U.S. showing how little HSUS donates to pet shelters in each state. The map is an invaluable tool for educating state legislators who have been inundated with HSUS’ deceptive claims.

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