Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2014 16:31:16 -0400
From: “John R Dykers”
Subject: HSUS
HSUS was briefly mentioned in a Chatlist post recently about local efforts for better care of our animals, hence I bring us this warning about this organization, not to be confused with our local humane societies.
It took several years and many complaints, but the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is finally getting called out for being a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Maybe it’s the fact the organization spends a mere 1% of its $100+ million annual budget on animal shelters, or perhaps it was the $15.75 million settlement following a racketeering and bribery lawsuit. Charity Navigator droped HSUS’ four-star charity ranking altogether, putting the organization on a donor advisory status.
AwesomeOcean.com writes:
“Aside from the circus lawsuit, it has come to light that the HSUS diligently moved money to several funds in the Cayman Islands, calling them ‘investments.’ We’re pretty sure that moving $26 million to offshore accounts in the Cayman Islands is called stashing money. And it’s shady as hell.
“So if you care about puppies and kittens, as opposed to lobbyists and corrupt organizations, send your donations to local pet shelters instead of the HSUS. The animals will thank you for it.”
Let’s continue to spread the word about HSUS and vote with our dollar. Don’t support organizations, companies, celebrities and entertainers who team up with HSUS.
I have edited the quotes for brevity, maintaining strict fealty to the original meaning about HSUS.
John Dykers