This past weekend, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) held a special event in Montecito to honor celebrities and companies that have made important contributions to the animal protection movement. During the event, which benefited the HSUS’ equine protection work and Pets for Life program, Wendie Malick was presented with the Horse Hero Award, Priscilla Presley with the Humane Campaigner Award, and John Paul Pet with the Humane Corporate Award.
I interviewed Wayne Pacelle, CEO of the HSUS to get more insight into the HSUS’ Pets for Life Program, and to hear more information about horse slaughter, horse soaring and a few other animal welfare issues.
The HSUS recently started a program called Pets for Life (PFL). What prompted the HSUS to start this program?