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Protecting Animals

Protecting Animals

American Humane has worked to protect animals since 1877, providing a voice for the nation's most vulnerable.

All efforts of our Animal Protection Division are focused on preventing cruelty, neglect and exploitation of animals and assuring that their interests and well-being are fully, effectively and humanely guaranteed by an aware and caring society.

From here, you can learn the many ways you can help an animal, find out about American Humane's numerous animal welfare programs, get information on adopting and caring for new pets, and more.

Here's news from American Humane's Animal Protection Division.

 

Memphis Shelter Investigation

American Humane’s Red Star Animal Emergency Services™ team was recently in Tennessee helping care for pets in the Memphis Animal Shelter, which is under investigation for alleged animal abuse.

Learn more.

"No Animals Were Harmed"®

Make sure the animals you enjoy watching in movies, television shows and commercials are treated humanely.

Learn more about American Humane's Film & TV Unit.

Animal Welfare Professionals

American Humane has the tools animal welfare professionals need to enhance their careers and ultimately provide the best care possible to animals such as Animal Welfare Conferences & Trainings, Grant Opportunities and the Protecting Animals publication.

Find out more.

A 'Humane Touch'

The American Humane® Certified Farm Animal Program is growing. New producers are joining all the time, as more and more consumers look for foods that come from animals that are raised humanely.

Find out more.

Second Chance® Fund

This American Humane fund has helped hundreds of animal welfare organizations treat and care for animals that are victims of abuse or neglect.

Get info on the latest cases.

Pound Seizure Progress in Michigan

After more than 30 years, the Montcalm County Animal Shelter will no longer allow pound seizure -- the outdated practice of providing shelter cats and dogs to USDA Class B Dealers for resale to research facilities.

Find out more.

Red Star Emergency Grant Aids Shelter After Deadly Fire

After a devastating fire killed more than 100 animals at a shelter in Killeen, Texas, American Humane provided a special Red Star Emergency Grant to help care for the surviving animals.


American Humane Supports The Shelter Pet Project!

The Shelter Pet Project is a movement to help find homes for great pets. American Humane supports this Ad Council effort in association with our friends at other humane organizations.
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This fun and easy-to-read book provides seriously useful information about all aspects of raising, caring for and living with dogs.

And, for every copy sold at www.happydogland.com or www.barkerandmeowsky.com , $1 will be donated to American Humane.

Find out more.