HSUS on the "Naughty" List

HSUS Earns Spot On Charity “Naughty” List
Half of every donated dollar that the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) collects is plowed back into continued fundraising and overhead, according to a 2010 “Watchdog Report” from Animal People News. Meanwhile, an analysis of HSUS tax filings conducted by the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) concluded that HSUS shares less than 1% of the public’s contributions with America’s underfunded pet shelters. “The holidays are all about giving but HSUS seems more interested in taking, keeping and wasting,” says David Martosko, CCF director of research. “Homeless dogs and cats deserve better. Americans should support their local humane societies which are far more efficient with each precious dollar.” In addition to the Animal People News report, HSUS received a “D” rating in the American Institute of Philanthropy’s most recent quarterly “CharityWatch” guide. And Charity Navigator now gives HSUS one star (out of four) for organizational efficiency. Martosko adds, “Animal lovers need to know the difference between HSUS and real humane societies. The only way to be sure your donations will help homeless dogs and cats is to give to organizations in your own community.” -- CCF release