Louisiana Opens Inquiry into
Humane Society Of the United States HSUS

dateline 3/27/06  Attorney General Charles Foti Opens Inquiry into Humane Society of the United States

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 (Baton Rouge, LA)-Attorney General Charles C.  Foti, Jr., announced today that his office has opened an
inquiry into allegations involving funds raised for pet /owner reunions by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). The Attorney General's Office is asking the HSUS for an accounting of all funds HSUS raised for the purpose of pet rescue and reunion with pet owners in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

The Attorney General's office has received numerous complaints from pet owners about problems many are having finding their pets following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Through its association with other animal welfare organizations nationwide, HSUS has documented and placed animals in shelters around the country, often resulting in the displaced pets' adoption.  In some cases, pet owners claim that those who are currently caring for the displaced pets are refusing to reunite the pet with the proper owners.

"Once again we will be on the lookout to make sure that those who seek to raise money for Hurricane victims in our state, do exactly what they claim to do when soliciting funds," stated General Foti, "While I commend the work of the many wonderful charitable organizations that have come forward to help us in our time of need, I also want people to know that they cannot take advantage of our situation in any way," added General Foti.

The Attorney General is asking anyone with information about questionable fundraising activities by animal groups or any other groups to  please contact the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section at  1-800-351-4889 or visit our website at www.ag.state.la.us.
Submitted by:
Bill Smyth
Delegate
Columbia Kennel  Club

This just one of many similar stories on the NewsDesk which point out chaos and profiteering by those who say they "help" animals.  It is time HSUS received a close look.  A very close look.  A quick phone call to 1-800-351-4889 urging a through examination and expressing concern will help.  Multiple problems identified in - DOGS HELD HOSTAGE  and from the BULLMASTIFF CLUB, a plea for help, and another first-hand report from FEMA coordinator Diane Albers who states "“HSUS is making things worse by totally not cooperating."