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    Meet Hero Dog Gabe

    Meet the 2012 American Hero Dog and Winner of the Military War Dog Category, Gabe. Although retired, Specialized Search Dog Gabe still serves our country each and every day.

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    New Senior Fellows Announced

    The American Humane Association Senior Fellows bring prestigious experience, innovative ideas, and unparalleled expertise in the areas of animal welfare and child well-being for the American Humane Association research institutes.

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    Endorses American Humane Association

    American Humane Association was on the set of Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained. Tarantino expresses how vital it is to have American Humane Association on set.

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  • Compassion 2012

    Keeping Children and Animals Safe

    Read about the impact American Humane Association had on the world in 2012.

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  • Share A Story & Share The Love

    More than man's best friend, Dogs transform lives.

    Support therapy dogs through the Share a Story and Share the Love campaign and CESAR® will make a donation to American Humane Association. Visit cesar.com/therapydogs. Get involved!

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Our Mission

The mission of American Humane Association is to ensure the welfare, wellness and well-being of children and animals, and to unleash the full potential of the bond between humans and animals to the mutual benefit of both.

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From the Blog...

Animal Welfare Research Institute

Humane Scholar Research Report

With the support of American Humane Association, Humane Scholar, Maggie Placer, and her Purdue University faculty mentor, Dr. Annette Litster, attempted to determine the best time for assessing behavior in shelter dogs.

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