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Human-Animal Bond
American Humane's Human-Animal Bond programs examine and address the complex relationships between people and animals. We advance society's understanding of the power and the implications of those relationships. We promote humane values and the beneficial aspects of human-animal interaction. And we work to understand the causes of -- and thus prevent -- cruelty, abuse and neglect. Through all our efforts, we are helping to create a more humane and caring society.
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Animal-Assisted Therapy applies one of the strongest benefits of the human-animal bond -- the power to heal. Our teams of handlers and therapy animals provide positive interactions that enhance the lives of children and adults in a variety of settings, including hospitals and schools.
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Featured project:
Children’s Literacy Program
Dogs, books and kids go together like peanut butter, jelly and bread. The children’s literacy program is an exciting Animal-Assisted Therapy program that addresses confidence, literacy and much more!
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Humane Education is another way we are making strides in preventing abuse and encouraging compassion. Educators, the public and students of all ages benefit from a range of workshops and resources that teach humane lessons that foster empathy and respect for others.
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Featured projects:
American Humane KIDS
American Humane is proud to offer our dog-bite prevention program, American Humane KIDS: Kids Interacting with Dogs Safely™. This breakthrough project includes classroom curricula that are aligned to national education standards, as well as activity packets full of games, songs, worksheets, projects and more. American Humane KIDS includes an instructional and entertaining children’s DVD, a leaflet and instructions to help educators with any level of experience.
Pet Meets Baby
Often, expectant parents with pets at home aren’t sure how things will go when the baby arrives. Will the pet be comfortable? Will baby be safe? What health concerns should I consider? What if I am adopting a toddler? This free download is the only resource available that will prepare any parent -- biological, adoptive or foster -- for bringing a child home to a dog, cat, bird, reptile or rabbit.
Animal Behavior and Training
The human-animal bond can be strengthened through a variety of fun and exciting activities, one of which is training your dog. But that bond can be strained when the family pet exhibits undesirable behaviors, such as barking or house soiling. We want to help ensure that bonds between families and their pets remain strong and intact by providing quality, helpful guidance on how to address such issues.
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Human-Animal Strategic Initiatives
Our innovative programs recognize the richness of people’s connection with their pets, and create guidelines and recommendations on how to maintain that bond.
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Featured projects:
PAWS Program
Our Pets and Women’s Shelters (PAWS)® Program works with domestic violence shelters to allow women to bring their pets with them. This enables the women and their children to keep their pets safe and benefit from the comfort of their company as they make a major life change together.
TASK Program
Our Therapy Animals Supporting Kids (TASK)™ Program encourages the use of therapy animals to help children who have been abused, neglected or witnessed violence. Incorporating a therapy animal into sessions with children who have been traumatized can help them open up and promote the healing process.
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ABRIonline is a free resource for both professionals and pet owners seeking to expand their knowledge of animal behavior and training. The website offers dozens of how-to videos, as well as podcast interviews, on animal behavior topics -- all featuring leading experts. The videos illustrate how companion animal professionals manage common behavior issues as part of their practice, and offer ideas for appropriate tools and techniques to use. Problems addressed include displays of aggression, inappropriate barking and jumping, and other behaviors that frustrate owners and can lead to pet relinquishment and abandonment. By showing how to effectively address these issues, we aim to keep people and pets together and strengthen the human-animal bond in households across the country.
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Reading With Rover
Our highly trained animal-assisted therapy teams are making reading fun for kids.
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