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U.S. #1392
1970 6¢ Wildlife Conservation
 
Issue Date: July 20, 1970
City: Custer, SD
Quantity: 142,205,000
Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Perforations: 11 x 10 ½
Color: Black
 
One of America's most familiar national symbols, the North American Bison has recovered from almost complete extinction to a population of over 350,000.
 

The Humane Society of the United States

1982 13¢ Kitten and Puppy stamp
US #2025 was issued during the 1982 HSUS annual convention.

The Humane Society of the United States was established on November 22, 1954, in Wilmington, Delaware as the National Humane Society.  It’s the largest animal protection organization in the world with over seven million members.

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) grew out of the International Humane Association, which was founded on October 9, 1877, in Cleveland, Ohio.  That association was formed from the merging of 27 organizations around the country.  They changed their name to the American Humane Association in 1878.  During World War I, they rescued injured horses from battlefields.  In 1940, they became the primary organization that oversees the humane treatment of animals on film and television sets.  (They provide the trademark certification “No Animals Were Harmed,” that appears in the end credits.)

1982 13¢ Kitten and Puppy Colorano Silk Cachet First Day Cover
US #2025 – Colorano Silk Cachet First Day Cover

At the group’s 1954 annual meeting, tensions began to brew.  Members were split on whether to fight legislation that would require shelters to turn over animals to be used for research.  Those who opposed the legislation splintered off and formed the National Humane Society on November 22, 1954, with the goal of eliminating all forms of cruelty and injustice to animals.  Their major concerns were how animals were treated in slaughterhouses and medical research laboratories as well as the rising over-breeding of pets.

1982 13¢ Kitten and Puppy Fleetwood First Day Cover
US #2025 – Fleetwood First Day Cover

When it was first founded, the HSUS only had a staff of four and three of them secured personal loans to cover the society’s expenses.  They quickly produced a leaflet titled, “They Preach Cruelty,” which explained how the rising number of unwanted dogs and cats led to their mistreatment.  They also began printing a bimonthly newsletter in 1955 to promote their activities.  In 1957, the HSUS started creating state branches, and in 1960, local humane societies were permitted to become affiliated if they met certain standards.

1966 5¢ Humane Treatment of Animals stamp
US #1307 was issued for the 100th anniversary of the ASPCA.

From its founding, the HSUS was committed to promoting legislation.  In 1958, they helped get the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act passed, with help from Hubert Humphrey and Lyndon Johnson.  Though they initially opposed it, meatpacking companies eventually discovered that the requirements of the new law lowered employee turnover and drove up profits.

1970 6¢ Wildlife Conservation stamp
US #1392 – The HSUS works on behalf of all animals including wildlife.

The HSUS conducted extensive research into the treatment of animals in scientific laboratories.  Members went to labs and noted the conditions and discovered pets being stolen to sell to research groups.  They brought the situation to the public’s attention with the book Animals in a Research Laboratory and a Life magazine cover story.

 
2021 55¢ Heritage Breeds stamps
US #5583-92 – These stamps honor Heritage breeds, whose breeding stock has been carefully managed to produce animals that are adapted to specific environments for specific purposes.

The public was outraged and flooded the White House with more requests for legislation than those for civil rights and the Vietnam War combined.  These efforts paid off in 1966 with the passage of the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act.  The act oversaw animal supplies and required laboratories to purchase their animals from licensed dealers.  In later years, they promoted programs to end animal testing entirely where possible.

2016 47¢ Pets stamps
US #5106-25 – 2016 Pets Booklet Stamps

Soon after, the HSUS expanded its concerns to include wildlife.  It promoted the 1967 Endangered Species Act, the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act, the 1972 Horse Protection Act, and the 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act. In 1973, they founded the National Association for the Advancement of Humane Education.  They also developed a magazine and programs for teachers to spread animal compassion to schools.

Over the years, the HSUS has protected animals in rodeos, racing, zoos, and circuses.  They also promoted legislation against dogfighting and cockfighting.  And they developed disaster relief plans to rescue pets in the wake of natural or man-made disasters.   The HSUS has also promoted the spaying and neutering of pets to prevent overcrowding and euthanized animals.  They’ve fought against puppy mills and the use of animals for fashion.  And they’ve launched awareness campaigns such as National Farms Animals Awareness Week, National Dog Bite Prevention Week, and National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week.

Today, the HSUS is headquartered in Washington, DC and is run by 528 employees and 1,520 volunteers.

 
The American Buffalo (Bison)
The American buffalo is the largest land animal in North America. Massive herds of buffalo, more accurately known as bison, once roamed between the Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky Mountains. Many American Indian groups developed lifestyles that revolved around hunting these large animals, which can weigh up to 3,000 pounds.
 
Estimates of pre-European numbers of buffalo in America range from 30-70 million. About 20 million buffalo lived on the Western plains in 1850. White hunters began to drastically reduce the buffalo herds, and by 1889, only 551 buffalo could be found in the entire U.S. “Buffalo” Bill Cody alone killed more than 4,000 buffalo in just two years. Later, great efforts were made to help the animal recover. In 2000, the number of bison had been restored to over 350,000. Oklahoma adopted the bison as its state animal in 1972.
 

 

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U.S. #1392
1970 6¢ Wildlife Conservation
 
Issue Date: July 20, 1970
City: Custer, SD
Quantity: 142,205,000
Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Perforations: 11 x 10 ½
Color: Black
 
One of America's most familiar national symbols, the North American Bison has recovered from almost complete extinction to a population of over 350,000.
 

The Humane Society of the United States

1982 13¢ Kitten and Puppy stamp
US #2025 was issued during the 1982 HSUS annual convention.

The Humane Society of the United States was established on November 22, 1954, in Wilmington, Delaware as the National Humane Society.  It’s the largest animal protection organization in the world with over seven million members.

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) grew out of the International Humane Association, which was founded on October 9, 1877, in Cleveland, Ohio.  That association was formed from the merging of 27 organizations around the country.  They changed their name to the American Humane Association in 1878.  During World War I, they rescued injured horses from battlefields.  In 1940, they became the primary organization that oversees the humane treatment of animals on film and television sets.  (They provide the trademark certification “No Animals Were Harmed,” that appears in the end credits.)

1982 13¢ Kitten and Puppy Colorano Silk Cachet First Day Cover
US #2025 – Colorano Silk Cachet First Day Cover

At the group’s 1954 annual meeting, tensions began to brew.  Members were split on whether to fight legislation that would require shelters to turn over animals to be used for research.  Those who opposed the legislation splintered off and formed the National Humane Society on November 22, 1954, with the goal of eliminating all forms of cruelty and injustice to animals.  Their major concerns were how animals were treated in slaughterhouses and medical research laboratories as well as the rising over-breeding of pets.

1982 13¢ Kitten and Puppy Fleetwood First Day Cover
US #2025 – Fleetwood First Day Cover

When it was first founded, the HSUS only had a staff of four and three of them secured personal loans to cover the society’s expenses.  They quickly produced a leaflet titled, “They Preach Cruelty,” which explained how the rising number of unwanted dogs and cats led to their mistreatment.  They also began printing a bimonthly newsletter in 1955 to promote their activities.  In 1957, the HSUS started creating state branches, and in 1960, local humane societies were permitted to become affiliated if they met certain standards.

1966 5¢ Humane Treatment of Animals stamp
US #1307 was issued for the 100th anniversary of the ASPCA.

From its founding, the HSUS was committed to promoting legislation.  In 1958, they helped get the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act passed, with help from Hubert Humphrey and Lyndon Johnson.  Though they initially opposed it, meatpacking companies eventually discovered that the requirements of the new law lowered employee turnover and drove up profits.

1970 6¢ Wildlife Conservation stamp
US #1392 – The HSUS works on behalf of all animals including wildlife.

The HSUS conducted extensive research into the treatment of animals in scientific laboratories.  Members went to labs and noted the conditions and discovered pets being stolen to sell to research groups.  They brought the situation to the public’s attention with the book Animals in a Research Laboratory and a Life magazine cover story.

 
2021 55¢ Heritage Breeds stamps
US #5583-92 – These stamps honor Heritage breeds, whose breeding stock has been carefully managed to produce animals that are adapted to specific environments for specific purposes.

The public was outraged and flooded the White House with more requests for legislation than those for civil rights and the Vietnam War combined.  These efforts paid off in 1966 with the passage of the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act.  The act oversaw animal supplies and required laboratories to purchase their animals from licensed dealers.  In later years, they promoted programs to end animal testing entirely where possible.

2016 47¢ Pets stamps
US #5106-25 – 2016 Pets Booklet Stamps

Soon after, the HSUS expanded its concerns to include wildlife.  It promoted the 1967 Endangered Species Act, the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act, the 1972 Horse Protection Act, and the 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act. In 1973, they founded the National Association for the Advancement of Humane Education.  They also developed a magazine and programs for teachers to spread animal compassion to schools.

Over the years, the HSUS has protected animals in rodeos, racing, zoos, and circuses.  They also promoted legislation against dogfighting and cockfighting.  And they developed disaster relief plans to rescue pets in the wake of natural or man-made disasters.   The HSUS has also promoted the spaying and neutering of pets to prevent overcrowding and euthanized animals.  They’ve fought against puppy mills and the use of animals for fashion.  And they’ve launched awareness campaigns such as National Farms Animals Awareness Week, National Dog Bite Prevention Week, and National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week.

Today, the HSUS is headquartered in Washington, DC and is run by 528 employees and 1,520 volunteers.

 
The American Buffalo (Bison)
The American buffalo is the largest land animal in North America. Massive herds of buffalo, more accurately known as bison, once roamed between the Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky Mountains. Many American Indian groups developed lifestyles that revolved around hunting these large animals, which can weigh up to 3,000 pounds.
 
Estimates of pre-European numbers of buffalo in America range from 30-70 million. About 20 million buffalo lived on the Western plains in 1850. White hunters began to drastically reduce the buffalo herds, and by 1889, only 551 buffalo could be found in the entire U.S. “Buffalo” Bill Cody alone killed more than 4,000 buffalo in just two years. Later, great efforts were made to help the animal recover. In 2000, the number of bison had been restored to over 350,000. Oklahoma adopted the bison as its state animal in 1972.