Who We Are

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Since 1877 the historic American Humane Association has been at the forefront of every major advancement in protecting children, pets and farm animals from abuse and neglect. Today we’re also leading the way in understanding human-animal interaction and its role in society.

As the nation’s voice for the protection of children and animals, American Humane Association reaches millions of people every day through groundbreaking research, education, training and services that span a wide network of organizations, agencies and businesses.

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.

Our goal is to measurably, demonstrably and significantly increase the number of children and animals who are protected from harm — and the number of humans and animals whose lives are enriched — through direct action, thought leadership, policy innovation, and expansion of proven, effective programs.

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Children | Animals | Human-Animal Interaction

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Fact Sheets

American Humane Association Fact Sheet 

No Animals Were Harmed™ Fact Sheet 

Equine Fact Sheet

Pets Fact Sheet