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Paula Abdul Auctions Designer Clothes for American Humane
International entertainer hosts an eBay auction to help American Humane’s Pets and Women’s Shelters (PAWS)® Program. >> Find out more

What’s Good for the Goose?
Geese are causing airplane crashes and soiling public areas. CEO Marie Belew Wheatley responds. >> Find out more

American Humane Therapy Dog Featured on TV
Denver’s 9News TV station featured two-legged therapy dog Dare in a touching story about his impact on an amputee group and others with disabilities. >> Find out more

Viking Range & American Humane® Certified Are Cooking!
Students at Viking Cooking Schools nationwide, a division of Viking Range Corporation, are learning how the food they prepare is humanely raised. >> Find out more

American Humane Launches Center to Address Racial Disparities in Colorado’s Child Welfare System
This groundbreaking initiative will help the state address a pervasive problem in Colorado and the country as a whole: disproportional representation and differential treatment of children and families of color in the child welfare system. >> Find out more

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After more than 30 years, the Montcalm County Animal Shelter will no longer allow pound seizure -- the outdated practice of providing shelter cats and dogs to USDA Class B Dealers for resale to research facilities.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

William Bell gives his acceptance remarks at the 17th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect on April 1, 2009.

De Francis Award Presented to Bell
American Humane presented the prestigious Vincent De Francis Award to William C. Bell of Casey Family Programs during the 17th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, recognizing his contribution to improving child welfare systems. >> Find out more

Kasasa Giving Helps American Humane
Kasasa Giving™, is a free, high-interest account that helps you make charitable giving a part of every day, and American Humane is thrilled to be one of its primary national beneficiaries. >> Find out more

What does it mean to be humane? It’s an innate desire to protect our children, or compassion to care for an animal in need. And it's our hope to live among people who feel the same.

We are advocates for animals, raising awareness and supporting legislation to end animal cruelty. We are advocates for children, putting a stop to child abuse, neglect and exploitation. And we are advocates for our communities, exposing the link between animal abuse and other kinds of societal violence. We are humane.

NO ANIMALS WERE HARMED®

The American Humane Association has overseen movie sets since 1940 to make sure animal actors stay safe while portraying heroes, villains, companions, and comedians. American Humane’s Film & Television Unit is designated by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) as the only animal welfare organization with on-set jurisdiction. >> Find out more

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