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Be Kind to Animals Week® »
Be Kind to Animals Week®, a special time to celebrate the bond people have with animals
Animal-Assisted Therapy »
Providing healing, motivation and comfort through the power of the human-animal bond.
Humane Education Resources »
Resources and workshops that teach humane values and respect for people and animals.
Animal Behavior & Training »
ABRIonline is a free resource for all companion animal behavior and training.
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Free Book Helps Families Introduce Pets and Babies
News Release | April 29, 2011
A valuable book called Pet Meets Baby is available in a free download from American Humane Association www.americanhumane.org/petmeetsbaby to help families safely introduce a new baby or new child to a beloved pet, and a new pet to their children. Too often, young families relinquish a pet when the first baby comes, fearing harm to an infant. But there are ways to prepare the pet for a safe introduction to children, and a gentle transition in a family’s attention when a new child takes center stage. Read more
Animal Planet’s ‘It's Me or the Dog’ Star Victoria Stilwell Is Named an American Humane Association National Ambassador
News Release | April 29, 2011
Victoria Stilwell, one of the world’s most recognized and respected dog trainers, has been named a National Ambassador for American Humane Association, the nation’s voice for the protection of children and animals. Stilwell will lend her global prominence as an advocate for humane training methods to support American Humane Association’s work to end abuse and neglect of society’s most vulnerable. She also is leading the expert judging panel for American Humane Association’s Hero Dog Awards™ contest — under way at www.herodogawards.org — which recognizes and celebrates the powerful relationship between dogs and people.
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The Power to HealAnimal-Assisted Therapy applies one of the strongest benefits of the human-animal bond -- the power to heal. Our handler/animal teams provide positive interactions that enhance the lives of children and adults. |
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