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    9,000 New Members!!!

    AHA helps thousands of animals and children each year through our innovative programs.  Please join Betty and help us expand the reach of our organization.

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    Be Kind All Day, Every Day

    Join the event that’s been celebrated every year since 1915. In this annual tradition, we commemorate the role animals play in our lives, promote ways to continue to treat them humanely, and encourage others, especially children, to do the same.

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  • We're the Lucky Ones

    Thanks for the continued support, Zac!

    Zac Efron, star of the new film The Lucky One, talks about our No Animals Were Harmed® unit on set of the film to protect all the animal.

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    We can reshape the world through compassion.

    Our mission is to ensure the welfare, wellness and well-being of children and animals. Join us, and with your help we can build a future where all children and all animals live in a world of compassion, caring, and hope.


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    So far we have over 750,000 votes for this year's Hero Dog Awards! Vote once per day per category for your favorite hero dog. Voting runs through June 30.


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