June 27, 2008
Receding flood waters threaten hog rescue operation in Midwest
- Animal rescue groups are facing many obstacles today as they begin an operation to save 50-plus pigs stranded on the so called ‘Big Ditch’ levee in Oakville, Iowa. The flood waters have receded several feet in recent days and this will present significant challenges for getting the boats into the water and reaching the levee.
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June 23, 2008
Rescue groups respond to animals trapped in Midwest floods
- Severe flooding in the U.S. Midwest which has already claimed the lives of 24 humans and countless animals continues to threaten wildlife, livestock, and pets in Illinois.
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June 23, 2008
American Humane Expert to Testify Before Congressional Panel In Support of CAPTA Reauthorization to Address Child Abuse and Neglect
- The American Humane Association will testify before the U.S. Senate’s Subcommittee on Children and Families on the reauthorization of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), on Thursday, June 26, in Washington, D.C.
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June 19, 2008
American Humane Aids Animal Shelters in Midwest Flooding
- The American Humane Association has issued $12,500 in emergency grants to several animal shelters hit hardest by the flooding in Iowa.
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June 16, 2008
American Humane Association to Unveil New Leadership Program At Its Annual Professional Development Conference
- WasFor the first time, the American Humane Association will introduce an exciting new program called Leadership Academy during its annual Professional Development Conference for animal welfare professionals across the nation.
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June 16, 2008
Break out Your Camera: Enter Your Favorite Shots in the American Humane Association’s Pets & Pals Photo Contest™
- Each year the American Humane Association puts out a call for the nation’s best photographs featuring animals and their pals. Beginning Sunday, June 15, American Humane will accept entries for the 2008 Pets & Pals Photo Contest.
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June 2, 2008
9Lives® Cat Food Promotes Cat Adoptions During the American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Cat Month® this June
- April showers, May flowers and thousands of new kittens are just a few signs of spring. In an effort to improve cats’ lives and promote adoption, 9Lives® cat food is sponsoring American Humane’s Adopt-A-Cat Month® this June.
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May 29, 2008
Dale L. Austin Joins American Humane Association as Chief Operating Officer
- The American Humane Association announced that Dale L. Austin has joined the organization in the new position of chief operating officer, reporting to Marie Belew Wheatley, president and CEO.
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May 27, 2008
America’s Fastest Growing Animal-Welfare Label Presents Marketing Opportunity At World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa
- For the second year, the American Humane Association’s farm-animal welfare program, American Humane Certified™, will exhibit at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, in June to showcase the fastest growing marketing opportunity for humane-labeled food products to leading pork producers and processors.
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May 22, 2008
Facing Foreclosure? Protect Pets With Tips From the American Humane Association
- The mortgage crisis and economic downturn are forcing more homeowners into foreclosure, and many of those with pets must make difficult decisions as their housing situations change.
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May 14, 2008
National Experts to Gather in Maine for Historic 'Town Meeting' About the Link Between Animal Abuse and Societal Violence
- National experts in animal welfare, veterinary practice, humane operations, social services and child protection, criminal justice, education and domestic violence prevention will gather in Portland, Maine, on June 8 and 9, 2008, for a one-of-a-kind conference to discuss the links between animal cruelty and violence against people, and how community coalitions can resolve violence more effectively by coordinating their efforts.
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May 8, 2008
Benefits of Positive Animal Welfare Choices Presented to Celebrity Chefs and Culinary Industry
- The American Humane Association’s farm-animal welfare program, American Humane Certified, will participate in the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s annual “Cooking for Solutions”, in partnership with event sponsor Clover Stornetta, to present the benefits of humanely raised food choices to the industry’s leading celebrity chefs and culinary experts.
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May 3, 2008
Six Youths Secure Top Spots in American Humane Kind Kid Contest, Kids Recognized as Role Models of Kindness to Animals
- Six outstanding youths have been recognized by the American Humane Association during Be Kind to Animals Week® for their dedication to and compassion for animals. The winners and runners-up are divided into two age categories, 6-12 and 13-17.
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April 29, 2008
American Humane Forms Human-Animal Bond Division, Including Animal-Assisted Therapy, Humane Ed And Pets & Women’s Shelters
- The American Humane Association today announced it has established a new division, the Human-Animal Bond Division, to further enhance and expand mankind’s understanding of the power, the implications and the benefits of the connection between people and animals.
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April 28, 2008
American Humane Association and International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Form Partnership to Improve Child Protective Services Data Programs
- Our society can only help children and families affected by abuse or neglect if we know and understand abuse trends and numbers. With this in mind, the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect and the American Humane Association plans to launch a joint project to develop the Working Group on National Child Maltreatment Data Collection Programs in Washington, D.C.
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April 17, 2008
American Humane Expert Proposes Live Video Feeds for Meat Industry in Testimony to U.S. House Subcommittee
- American Humane Association fellow John J. McGlone, Ph.D., testified today at a congressional hearing about the benefits of an independent, third-party, nonprofit organization like American Humane monitoring live video feeds of animal-processing facilities to reduce instances of inhumane treatment, improve the state of farm animal welfare and restore consumer confidence. For the full testimony, go to www.americanhumane.org/mcglone.
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April 9, 2008
American Humane Certified™ Says Research Is Incomplete on Controlled Atmosphere Stunning (CAS) as the Preferred Method of Poultry Slaughter
- Based on input from animal-science veterinary and ethics professionals, American Humane Certified says that research is not conclusive or complete at this time to support Controlled Atmosphere Stunning (CAS) as the preferred method of poultry slaughter.
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April 9, 2008
Red Barn Family Farms Designated American Humane Certified
- Four family farms in Wisconsin have been certified by the American Humane Association’s farm animal-welfare program and their products will be available in select Milwaukee grocers beginning April 17 under the Red Barn Family Farms brand.
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April 7, 2008
America’s Fastest Growing Animal Welfare Label Presents Marketing Opportunity at FMI Show in Las Vegas
- For the second year, the American Humane Association’s farm-animal welfare program, American Humane Certified, will exhibit at the Food Marketing Institute Show in May, to showcase the fastest growing marketing opportunity for humane labeled food products to the industry’s leading producers and food marketers.
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April 4, 2008
American Humane Association Offers Practical Information to End Child Abuse
- Throughout National Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, the American Humane Association joins with thousands of other child welfare advocates to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect.
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