When we transplant organs, we are enabling viruses to jump natural barriers between species.

When we transplant organs, we are enabling viruses to jump natural barriers between species.

The issue of xenotransplantation - such as transplanting animal organs into humans - is fraught with risks for animals, naturally, and for people.

Human care (of animals) is simply sentimental, sympathetic patronage.

China is a keen observer of trends elsewhere in the world, and it's going to give our own innovators a run for their money.

The life of an ant and the life of my child should be accorded equal respect.

The Humane Society of the United States works with local Humane Societies across the country. We don't control every local Humane Society in this nation. These organizations strive to the greatest degree to provide homes for animals and to encourage adoption, to spay and neuter animals. And if a decision is made to euthanize, it is a failure of society, not the local organizations who are striving to do their best.