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This is a high-quality poster for display during the month of October to promote Adopt-a-Dog Month.

For 100 years, one name has been synonymous with animal rescues in this country and around the world: American Humane. Founded in 1877, the country’s first national humane organization has…

Every year, 5 to 8 million homeless pets are cared for by our nation’s shelters, with a staggering 3 to 4 million of those pets euthanized, even though the overwhelming…

On the one year anniversary of the stunning devastation in Fukushima, American Humane produced a report on our site visit to the disaster scene that included photos, facts and reflections…

The Association of Shelter Veterinarians was surveyed in the past few years and reported ringworm to be one of the top health concerns for cats in their facilities. Due to…

3/11: The date invokes tremendous emotions for the people of Japan as memories of loss and multiple tragedies come to mind. One year after the devastating earthquake, tsunami, fire, and…

Every year, countless pets get lost, and sadly, few ever find their way back home. Dogs not wearing identi cation (ID) tags are most at risk. By creating an awareness of…

By learning about some of the things dogs need in order to be happy, healthy and comfortable, children may be better equipped to demonstrate the character qualities of responsibility and…

Animal shelters provide a much-needed safe haven for sick, injured, unwanted, homeless and lost pets. Shelters work hard to educate their constituents, care for the animals in their community and attempt to…

The purpose of this guide is to outline the elements of an effective adoption program so that each animal sheltering organization can formulate and operate the best adopt- ion program…