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Shop American Humane's store Shop American Humane for Great Holiday Gifts
The American Humane Store is the perfect place to do your online shopping this holiday season. From pet bowls and picture frames to jewelry and clothing with a humane message, give gifts that give back. >> Find out more
Be Kind to Animals sousa band Blog: Why American Humane Will Never Be ‘In Your Face’
President Marie Wheatley discusses why American Humane takes the road less traveled in advancing our cause. >> Find out more
The Shelter Pet Project We Support The Shelter Pet Project!
The project aims to help find homes for great pets. American Humane supports this effort. >> Find out more
celebrate a safe holiday Celebrate a Safe Holiday Season With Pets
Decorations, plants, lights and food can pose hazards to the health of cats and dogs. >> Find out more
Humane education Teachers: Download Our New Humane Education Lesson Plans
American Humane is pleased to introduce a series of informative, downloadable lesson plans designed to help educators incorporate current humane education topics into their everyday curricula. >> Find out more
Caren Kaplan Expand Child Abuse Prevention & Treatment Act
American Humane's Caren Kaplan testifies for reauthorization and expansion of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), plus new child welfare approaches. >> Find out more
Family Group Decision Making Dads and Paternal Relatives: Expanding the Family Network
Fathers are undeniably important to children’s well-being and development. Family group decision making (FGDM) processes can help engage fathers, paternal kin and male relatives in case planning. >> Find out more
National Quality Improvement Center on Differential Response in Child Protective Services Doctoral Dissertation Funding Applications
The Quality Improvement Center on Differential Response in Child Protective Services is requesting applications for funding to support doctoral research. >> Find out more
Protecting Children, Vol. 24, No. 2 Now Available Free! Protecting Children Issue on Non-Resident Fathers
Historically, the child welfare system has mainly interacted with mothers. In this issue, you will find information on how to enhance your knowledge of fathers’ relationships with their children and better serve families. >> Find out more
cat American Humane Commends U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka and U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle for recently refiling the Pet Safety and Protection Act (PSP)
Last session, the PSP Act made the greatest strides in its history. We hope the bill will experience even greater success during the 111th Congress. >> Find out more
Human Nature At It's Best

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 both animals and children.

CERTIFIED FARM ANIMAL PROGRAM
American Humane® Certified is the nation’s original monitoring and labeling program to ensure that farm animals are raised humanely. >> Find out more

NO ANIMALS WERE HARMED®
American Humane has overseen movie sets since 1940 to make sure animal actors stay safe. >> Find out more


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