News Releases

February 8, 2010
HBO’s ‘Temple Grandin’ Movie Applauded - The American Humane Association and the Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) today praised the new HBO movie, Temple Grandin, which aired Saturday, Feb. 6. The movie depicts the life of Temple Grandin as a young woman struggling with the challenges of autism to become a successful doctor of animal science through her unique connection to animals. Dr. Grandin is widely recognized within the animal welfare and livestock-handling industries as a pioneer in the ethical treatment of animals. read more

February 8, 2010
Clydesdales, Cockatoos and Capuchin Monkeys Agree: ‘No Animals Were Harmed’® in Super Bowl Ads - Sunday might have been a tough day for the Colts, but it was a great day for frogs, dogs, Clydesdales, elephants and other creatures featured in some of the eagerly awaited Super Bowl ads. read more

February 7, 2010
Seized Dogs from Suspected Puppy Mill Flying to New York Today - In a great example of collaboration, the American Humane Association’s animal emergency responders will load 34 seized dogs from a suspected Mississippi puppy mill onto a plane today operated by Denver’s Pet Airways and flown to New York ASPCA’s (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) headquarters for adoption. This is a culmination of five days of working together with the Marshall County Humane Society after 95 dogs and one cat were removed from the property. read more

February 4, 2010
American Humane Assisting with Animal-Handling and Sheltering Operations in Mississippi Puppy Mill Investigation - The American Humane Association, at the request of the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), and under the authority and request of Shirley C. Byers of the Marshall County (Miss.) Prosecutor’s Office, is assisting in animal-handling and sheltering operations in the investigation of a Marshall County puppy mill, where 96 dogs were seized today. read more

February 4, 2010
Think “No Animals Were Harmed”® in the Making of ‘Avatar’? You’re Right. Think No Animals Were Used in the Making of ‘Avatar’? You’re Wrong. - The American Humane Association monitored the use of animals during the production of the blockbuster movie “Avatar” and awarded the film its highest rating, “Monitored: Outstanding” “No Animals Were Harmed”®. American Humane was, therefore, surprised to learn that People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has recognized the film and its director for using computer-generated images (CGI) instead of live animals. read more

February 2, 2010
American Humane® Certified Responds to Inhumane Dairy Practices Shown on ABC’s ‘Nightline’ - American Humane® Certified, a program of the American Humane Association that helps ensure the humane treatment of farm animals for food, responded today that the practice of tail docking dairy cows is not a humane practice and is disallowed in its standards. The response came following the airing of an ABC “Nightline” segment in which cows’ tails were shown being removed without anesthesia. read more

February 1, 2010
Nominate a ‘Kind Kid’ in American Humane’s Be Kind to Animals® Kid Contest - – The American Humane Association is already preparing to celebrate Be Kind to Animals Week®, which will take place May 2-8, 2010. A highlight of the event is American Humane’s Be Kind to Animals™ Kid Contest, which recognizes humane leaders of tomorrow by honoring kids who make a difference for animals today. read more

January 28, 2010
‘No Animals Were Harmed’® in ‘Puppy Bowl VI’ - For the sixth consecutive year, Animal Planet’s “Puppy Bowl” television program — started in 2005 as an alternative to the Super Bowl — has earned the American Humane Association’s “No Animals Were Harmed” ® end-credit disclaimer. read more

January 27, 2010
American Humane Association Joins On-the-Ground Animal Response Team in Haiti - The American Humane Association’s program manager for Animal Emergency Services has deployed to Haiti to assist in an international effort to help animals affected by the earthquake. Tracy Reis, an expert responder who has participated in the rescue and sheltering of more than 12,000 animals, will arrive in Port-au-Prince Thursday as part of the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti, which is jointly led by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). read more

January 22, 2010
American Humane® Certified to Demo Humane Training Capability at International Poultry Expo in Atlanta - American Humane® Certified will demonstrate its new two-stage on-site and online humane handling training to attendees at the International Poultry Expo in Atlanta, to be held at the Georgia World Congress Center from Jan. 27-29, 2010. read more

January 21, 2010
American Humane Certifies More Than Two-Thirds of Nation’s Cage-Free Eggs - The American Humane Association announced today that two-thirds of all cage-free eggs produced in the U.S. now come from farms and producers that have earned the American Humane® Certified™ label — a symbol of the nation’s premier animal welfare certification program. read more

January 15, 2010
American Humane Association Supports Animal Relief Efforts in Haiti - The American Humane Association is part of the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH), an international group of professional animal welfare organizations committed to aiding animals in the earthquake-stricken region. American Humane is the first organization to join and commit significant resources to ARCH, which was created by the World Society for the Protection of Animals and the International Fund for Animal Welfare. read more

January 14, 2010
George C. Casey Tapped as Interim President & CEO of the American Humane Association - The Board of Directors of the American Humane Association announced today that it has appointed former board member George C. Casey to serve as interim President and CEO to replace Marie Belew Wheatley, who resigned on Jan. 8, 2010, as head of the 132-year-old organization that promotes the protection of both children and animals. read more

December 21, 2009
Winter Skin-Care Tips for Dogs - With winter comes snow, mud and dirty dogs! Take care of your pet’s skin and coat with the following winter care tips from the American Humane Association: read more

December 14, 2009
National Project on Differential Response in Child Protective Services Awards Funding to Three Research Sites - The National Quality Improvement Center on Differential Response in Child Protective Services (QIC-DR) is pleased to announce today the award of $5.4 million to three sites to advance the state of the art in child protective services. read more

December 11, 2009
American Humane Awards $500 Emergency Grant to the Humane Society of Central Arizona - A winter storm brought harmfully high winds to Gila County, Ariz., Monday night, causing major damage to the Humane Society of Central Arizona (HSCA) in Payson. The American Humane Association has awarded the HSCA a $500 Red Star Animal Emergency Services™ grant to cover the shelter’s insurance deductible so repairs can begin. read more

December 2, 2009
American Humane’s CEO Predicts Continued Intensive Animal Agriculture, But With Significant Humane Improvements - Marie Belew Wheatley, president and CEO of the American Humane Association, today predicted that intensive animal agriculture processes will necessarily continue and even increase in the future to meet continuing worldwide needs for food, but that food producers also will adopt significantly more humane methods for ensuring animal welfare and well-being in response to rapidly escalating retailer and consumer demand for such care. read more

November 23, 2009
New Year’s Resolutions: Tips to Strengthen Children and Families From the American Humane Association - Use the start of 2010 to make a New Year’s resolution to strengthen your family and the families around you. Pick an activity to do once a week with your family to focus on being together or to help others in your life. read more

November 18, 2009
This Holiday Season, Shop to Support Organizations that ‘Give Back’ - As both consumers and nonprofit organizations face tough economic times, American Humane urges gift-givers to consider gifts that also “give back.” This holiday season, while careful budgeting and bargain hunting will be the name of the game, American Humane encourages shoppers to support organizations and agencies that provide crucial services to the community. read more

November 17, 2009
Holiday Travel With Pets: Tips From the American Humane Association - Some pets love traveling — while others find it extremely stressful. However, with increased awareness of the risks inherent in traveling with animals, owners can prepare and minimize undue stress on their pets. These travel tips from the American Humane Association can help ensure that holiday trips, and travels year-round, are safe and enjoyable for people and their pets. read more