Headquarters and Regional Offices
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The Humane Society's national headquarters are in Washington, D.C. Its staff exceeds 500 employees. The organization also maintains field representatives in 35 states. Its international arm, Humane Society International (HSI), has offices in half a dozen nations and a broad range of international animal protection programs. HSI focuses on international treaties, animal birth control, humane slaughter education, and an end to the Canadian seal hunt. Many of the HSI campaigns and legal challenges are led by HSI vice president Cristobel "Kitty" Block.
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