September 17, 2009
America’s Fastest-Growing Farm Animal Welfare Label – American Humane Certified – to Exhibit at Natural Products Expo East in Boston
- American Humane® Certified will exhibit at the Natural Products Expo East in Boston, September 23 - 26, to showcase the fastest-growing animal welfare label for food producers.
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September 17, 2009
American Humane Continues Care for Rescued Dogfighting Victims in Missouri
- On Sunday, Sept. 20, 11 responders with the American Humane Association’s highly trained Red Star Animal Emergency Services™ team will return to a temporary shelter near St. Louis to continue to care for and socialize more than 500 fighting dogs that were rescued in July.
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September 16, 2009
American Humane Association Announces 2009 Pets & Pals Photo Contest™ Winners
- Earlier this summer, American Humane’s annual Pets & Pals Photo Contest™ called for pictures of animals, people and children in a variety of settings and received thousands of entries of amazing photographs from across the country.
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September 3, 2009
American Humane® Certified Convenes First Meeting Of Humane Livestock Transportation Council
- American Humane Certified, the farm animal welfare program of the American Humane Association, convened the first meeting of the Humane Livestock Transportation Council on Aug. 26 and 27 at the organization’s national headquarters in Denver, Colo.
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September 2, 2009
Dr. Marie McCabe Joins Board of Directors Of Association for Veterinary Family Practice
- 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.
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August 31, 2009
American Humane Unmasks New Movies That Are Using Unauthorized ‘NO ANIMALS WERE HARMED’® End Credits
- The American public and much of the international community look for the “No Animals Were Harmed”® end-credit disclaimer at the end of theatrical films. It is their assurance that the animal actors used in those productions were not killed or injured in any way, and that their well-being and safety were assured by the trusted, credible and historic American Humane Association.
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August 27, 2009
Statement on Uncertain Fate of 24 Weld County Horses From The American Humane Association
- This is a statement from Marie Belew Wheatley, president and CEO of the American Humane Association, relative to the issue of a public announcement made by a Weld County, Colo., man to inhumanely kill 24 horses he owns:
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August 25, 2009
American Humane Association Displays its State-of-the-Art “Rescue Rig” in Old Town Alexandria This Saturday
- Members of the media are invited to tour the American Humane Association’s 82-foot-long “Rescue Rig” semi-tractor trailer, used to save animals after major disasters, during its “Be Humane” reception this Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at American Humane’s Office of Public Policy, located at 206 N. Washington Street in Alexandria, Va.
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August 20, 2009
American Humane Association Issues Update of Guidelines Used to Protect Animals in Film and Television Productions
- The American Humane Association has released the 2009 update of its “Guidelines for the Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media,” which are the basis for ensuring the safety and well-being of animals used in television and film productions.
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August 20, 2009
This October, Be a Superhero and Rescue a Shelter Dog During American Humane’s Adopt-A-Dog Month®
- You can save the day for a homeless dog — and find a faithful companion who will be at your side for all of life’s adventures — by adopting a dog during American Humane’s Adopt-A-Dog Month® in October.
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August 20, 2009
Actors Skyler Samuels and Tyler James Williams to Be Celebrity Judges Of American Humane’s Pets & Pals Photo Contest™
- Two15-year-old actors, Skyler Samuels and Tyler James Williams, will be celebrity judges in the American Humane Association’s annual Pets & Pals Photo Contest. Out of thousands of entries, the judges and American Humane will choose the best photos that celebrate the bond between people and pets. American Humane will announce the contest winners on or about Thursday, Sept. 10.
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August 20, 2009
American Humane Association Unveils New, Free iPhone ‘App’ For Its Exclusive ‘Be Humane!’ Campaign
- Breaking news and other information about the American Humane Association’s work to protect children and animals is now available for iPhone users who download American Humane’s free “Be Humane!” application (or “app”) from the iTunes App store.
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August 17, 2009
American Humane Association Launches Innovative ‘Therapy Animals Supporting Kids (TASK) ™’ Program
- The American Humane Association today officially launched an innovative new program that encourages and guides child welfare professionals on how to incorporate therapy animals into sessions with children who have been abused or neglected or who have witnessed violence.
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August 16, 2009
American Humane Association to Michael Vick: It’s Time to Prove Yourself Worthy and Humane
- The American Humane Association today offered this reaction to Friday’s signing of Michael Vick by the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. It is from Marie Belew Wheatley, president and CEO of the 131-year-old organization that protects both animals and children:
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August 4, 2009
American Humane® Certified Program Certifies Pastry Smart, the First Branded Products Exclusively Using Ingredients from an American Humane Certified Producer
- American Humane® Certified announced that it has certified Pastry Smart, the first branded bakery, pastry and chocolate products made exclusively with ingredients from an American Humane Certified producer. Pastry Smart is a California-based company specializing in organic par-baked breads, frozen pastries and confectionery products.
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July 29, 2009
Tulsa Implements American Humane Association’s The Front Porch Project® To Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect
- Tulsa has become the first community in Oklahoma to begin implementing the American Humane Association’s The Front Porch Project, a community-based initiative to prevent child abuse and neglect.
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July 21, 2009
Statement on Michael Vick From the American Humane Association
- This is a statement from Marie Belew Wheatley, president and CEO of the American Humane Association, relative to the issue of Michael Vick completing his sentence and whether he will be reinstated by the National Football League:
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July 14, 2009
Last Call for Entries: American Humane Association’s Pets & Pals Photo Contest™ Ends July 31, 2009
- Time is running out to enter photos in American Humane’s 2009 Pets & Pals Photo Contest™ to compete for two $1,000 grand prizes and four $500 category prizes. This popular annual competition encourages photographers of all skill levels to send in shots of companion animals and farm animals, as well as photos portraying the bond between people and animals.
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June 30, 2009
American Humane® Certified Farm Animal Program to Develop Humane Livestock Transport
- The nation’s leading animal-welfare monitoring and humane-labeling program for food products – American Humane® Certified -- will convene a panel of experts in animal handling, animal science, veterinary medicine and transportation-equipment manufacturing to develop improved welfare standards for design, technology and monitoring of livestock transportation.
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June 30, 2009
DigiTise Media Partners with American Humane Association to Provide Animal Health and Safety Information; Adds Dr. Marie McCabe as the ‘Veterinary Voice’ of PetTales.TV
- DigiTise Media is a leading New Media Company delivering Private Television Networks and Audio Channels via broadband to commercial and professional spaces. One of DigiTise’s premium channels is PetTales.TV, which is designed for animal lovers and pet owners. Featuring original and licensed content that covers pet health, animal-related entertainment and community information, PetTales.TV entertains and informs pet owners while endorsing responsible pet ownership.
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