Users' questions

Is the HSUS a reputable charity?

Is the HSUS a reputable charity?

The Humane Society of the United States has dropped to a 2-star rating from Charity Navigator (out of 4 stars)—including a measly 1 star for its finances. And things are even worse than they appear. That means that HSUS spends about 52 cents of every dollar given to them to raise more money.

What’s wrong with HSUS?

HSUS executives have been accused of sexual harassment. 2018, HSUS CEO Wayne Pacelle resigned after credible accusations that he had sexually preyed on staff members. His deputy, vice president Paul Shapiro, resigned the previous month after also being accused of sexual harassment.

Does the HSUS really help animals?

Despite its annual budget of more than $100 million, the Humane Society of the United States doesn’t actually provide much hands-on care to pets. HSUS is focused on winning “rights” for animals—not helping the pets depicted in its TV ads.

How much money does the CEO of the Humane Society of the United States make?

Now consider that HSUS is the world’s largest animal charity, running campaigns in all 50 states….CEO compensation, revisited.

CEO Compensation *
Humane Society of the US $268,386.00
Mothers Against Drunk Driving $256,380.00

What kind of lawsuit was HSUS involved in?

In May 2014, HSUS was part of a $15.75 million settlement of a federal racketeering lawsuit. Feld Entertainment sued HSUS, two of its in-house lawyers, and others under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act for bribery, obstruction of justice, fraud, and other torts.

Who was the HSUS CEO that just resigned?

HSUS executives have been accused of sexual harassment. In Feb. 2018, HSUS CEO Wayne Pacelle resigned after credible accusations that he had sexually preyed on staff members. His deputy, vice president Paul Shapiro, resigned the previous month after also being accused of sexual harassment.

Who is the current president of the HSUS?

HSUS president Wayne Pacelle hired John “J.P.” Goodwin in 1997, the same year Goodwin described himself as “spokesperson for the ALF” while he fielded media calls in the wake of an ALF arson attack at a California meat processing plant.

What do you need to know about the HSUS?

And according to a poll of animal shelters most agree that “HSUS misleads people into thinking it is associated with local animal shelters.” 3. HSUS puts more into its pension plan and Caribbean hedge funds than it gives to pet shelters.