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.
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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.
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November 11, 2009
American Humane’s President & CEO to Appear At ‘Future Trends in Animal Agriculture Symposium’ on Dec. 2, 2009
- Marie Belew Wheatley, president and CEO of the American Humane Association, will be one of the key participants in the Future Trends in Animal Agriculture Symposium -- "The Future of Animal Agriculture: 2030" – to be held at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 2, 2009. The symposium will explore the timely and sensitive issues of what will – and what should – animal agriculture look like in the future.
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November 5, 2009
American Humane Testifies for Reauthorization & Expansion of Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, Plus Increased Use of ‘Differential Response’ and Other Approaches
- In testimony today before the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor’s Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities, Caren Kaplan, MSW, director of child protection reform for the American Humane Association, strongly urged Congress to reauthorize and increase funding for the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), the landmark 1974 legislation that addresses child abuse and neglect. The hearing was titled “Preventing Child Abuse and Improving Responses to Families in Crisis.”
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November 4, 2009
Toolkits Available to Child Welfare Workers to Better Handle Immigration-Related Issues
- Two innovative child welfare toolkits — A Social Worker’s Tool Kit for Working With Immigrant Families — A Child Welfare Flowchart (August 2009) and A Social Worker’s Tool Kit for Working with Immigrant Families — Immigration Status and Relief Options (June 2009) — are now available to public and private child protection services (CPS) workers, attorneys, immigration workers and legal aides who assist with child welfare-related cases. These toolkits were created to increase workers’ knowledge and skills relative to immigration-related issues that may impact their ability to assist immigrant families when they come to the attention of CPS.
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November 4, 2009
In Wake of Issue 2 Passing in Ohio, American Humane Association Expects Improved Welfare for Farm Animals to Move Rapidly
- – With the passage of Issue 2 in Ohio yesterday, the American Humane Association says it fully expects that the Ohioans who will participate in the new Livestock Care Standards Board will significantly and quickly advance and improve farm animal welfare in that state.
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November 3, 2009
American Humane Gives Emergency Grant to Texas Animal Shelter Devastated By Fire
- After a devastating fire at Centex Humane Society’s Second Chance Animal Shelter in Killeen, Texas, the American Humane Association is helping provide care for the surviving animals by providing the shelter with an emergency $1,000 grant from its Animal Protection Division. The fire has drawn much community support and many volunteers to the shelter, but the shelter’s main need at the moment is money.
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October 27, 2009
American Humane Association Assists in Memphis Animal Shelter Investigation
- The Shelby County, Tenn., Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant this morning as part of an investigation into alleged animal abuse and cruelty at the City of Memphis Animal Shelter, where American Humane’s Red Star Animal Emergency Services™ team is currently helping care for pets. The Shelby County District Attorney had requested earlier this month that the Sheriff’s Office investigate after receiving a tip from a citizen concerned about the conditions at the shelter.
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October 27, 2009
American Humane® Certified Conducts Inaugural Humane Farm Training
- More than 30 animal handlers and state animal welfare agents in Winthrop, Maine, made industry history today when they successfully completed the first on-site Humane Farm Training course created and conducted by American Humane® Certified. American Humane Certified, the farm animal program originated by the American Humane Association, is the nation’s pre-eminent and fastest-growing monitoring, auditing and labeling program that attests to the humane care and handling of animals raised for food.
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October 27, 2009
Brush Up on Your Pet IQ Before Holidays Arrive
- Gone are the green days of summer, replaced by the changing leaves of autumn — a reminder that it’s the perfect time to refresh your pet IQ before any holiday-related dangers come to haunt you! Most savvy pet owners know the usual pet-safety tips about poisonous items in the home, like poinsettias and chocolate.
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October 26, 2009
America’s Fastest-Growing Farm Animal Welfare Label – American Humane® Certified – to Exhibit at Worldwide Food Expo
- American Humane® Certified will exhibit at the Worldwide Food Expo, October 28–31, 2009, at McCormick Place in Chicago to showcase the fastest-growing animal welfare label for food producers. The American Humane Certified program provides independent certification of the humane treatment and care of farm animals.
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October 22, 2009
Trick-or-Treating Tips from the American Humane Association
- “Trick-or-Treat!” The phrase has been used for decades as wide-eyed children eagerly hold out pumpkin pails, plastic bags or pillowcases to receive candy from neighbors — many of whom are strangers. It is a fun tradition for both children and adults, but simple and important precautions should be taken to ensure a safe Halloween experience for all.
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October 12, 2009
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month; American Humane Promotes Pets and Women's Shelters (PAWS)® Program
- During the month of October, the American Humane Association supports the efforts of the Domestic Violence Awareness Project (DVAP) by recognizing the seriousness of domestic violence. Further, American Humane believes its Pets and Women’s Shelters (PAWS)® Program can, in many cases, help alleviate some of the problems associated with domestic violence.
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October 6, 2009
132nd Anniversary Nears for American Humane Association
- One-hundred thirty-two years ago this coming Friday (on Oct. 9, 1877), children were often toiling at hard labor in filthy sweatshops instead of going to school, and when they could play, they were forced into the bustling streets or garbage-strewn alleys instead of onto safe playgrounds. Work horses – often beaten mercilessly and nearly starved or dehydrated – were forced to work 20-hour days. “Pet” dogs and cats didn’t fare much better, and livestock handling was brutal.
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October 5, 2009
U.S. Supreme Court Should Uphold Federal Law Prohibiting Depictions of Actual Cruelty to Animals for Commercial Gain
- The American Humane Association strongly supports the federal government’s position prohibiting videos, photographs and other depictions of acts of cruelty to animals for commercial gain. The organization urges the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the law, subsequent to hearing arguments tomorrow in the case of the United States of America v. Robert J. Stevens.
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October 1, 2009
American Humane® Certified – Nation’s Top Farm Animal Welfare Label –Rolls Out Online and On-site Humane Animal-Handling Program
- American Humane® Certified has officially launched its new humane training program that fully answers the food industry’s call for better trained animal handlers. The program’s curriculum, whose initial development was first announced in March 2009, focuses on best practices and the science-based standards originated by American Humane Certified and its Scientific Advisory Committee.
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October 1, 2009
American Humane Association Brings ‘Disaster Sheltering for Companion Animals’ Course to Seattle
- On Nov. 13 and 14, the American Humane Association will offer the Seattle community a two-day course, Disaster Sheltering for Companion Animals, that provides step-by-step instruction on how to plan for and implement emergency sheltering for pets during and after a disaster.
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September 29, 2009
Halloween Pet Tips From the American Humane Association
- Candy, costumes, trick-or-treating and frighteningly fun times are what most people think of around Halloween. But pets may find strangers coming to the door dressed as ghosts and goblins a little too scary. Here are some tips from the American Humane Association to help you and your pets have a fun and safe Halloween.
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September 29, 2009
American Humane Animal Rescuer Recognized as ‘Human Hero’ by the Colorado Veterinary Medical Foundation
- Since joining the American Humane Association’s Animal Protection Division, Tracy Reis has traveled to rescue and shelter more than 12,000 animals with American Humane’s Red Star Animal Emergency Services™ team. On Thursday, Oct. 8, she will be recognized as a “Human Hero” during the Colorado Veterinary Medical Foundation’s (CVMF) 2009 Colorado Animal Heroes Awards Presentation.
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September 23, 2009
Become a Superhero: Celebrate Adopt-A-Dog Month® This October
- You can become a hero to a dog this October by observing and celebrating the American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Dog Month® event. Millions of dogs in shelters are facing an uncertain fate, and many more are joining them each day due to the effects of the recession on pet owners.
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