Dr. Marie McCabe Joins Board of Directors Of Association for Veterinary Family Practice

Denver (September 2, 2009)

The American Humane Association announced today that Marie McCabe, D.V.M., vice president of the organization’s Human-Animal Bond Division, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Association for Veterinary Family Practice (AVFP). Dr. McCabe will serve on the board until 2012.

The AVFP describes itself as “an organization that brings together primary-care veterinarians in private practice and academia, faculty at veterinary schools, veterinary technicians and other hospital staff, veterinary practice managers, veterinary industry, and other individuals interested in promoting the health and well-being of companion animals through integrated, team-based, primary health care.”

The AVFP defines “veterinary family practice” as providing “pets and their owners with a comprehensive team approach to primary health care, recognizing the important role the pets play in families and communities. The concept promotes the integral function of veterinary medicine in the community, the educational system, animal-related groups, and political and social entities.” The association exists to optimize the quality of life of pets in human families and communities by advancing the essential role of primary veterinary care.

About American Humane

Founded in 1877, the American Humane Association is the only national organization dedicated to protecting both children and animals. Through a network of child and animal protection agencies and individuals, American Humane develops policies, legislation, curricula and training programs to protect children and animals from abuse, neglect and exploitation. The nonprofit organization, headquartered in Denver, raises awareness about The Link® between violence to people and violence to animals, as well as the benefits derived from the human-animal bond. American Humane’s regional office in Los Angeles is the exclusive authority behind the “No Animals Were Harmed”® end-credit disclaimer on film and TV productions, and American Humane’s office in Washington, D.C., is an advocate for child and animal protection at the federal and state levels. The American Humane® Certified™ farm animal program is the nation’s original independent certification and labeling program for humanely raised food (www.thehumanetouch.org). American Humane meets the strong, comprehensive standards of the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance, has been awarded the Independent Charities of America’s “Best in America” Seal of Approval, has met the stringent standards for financial efficiency and accountability required by the American Institute of Philanthropy to qualify as a Top-Rated Charity, and has received a 3-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charity evaluator. Visit www.americanhumane.org to learn more.

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