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Protecting Animals
American Humane has worked to protect animals since 1877, providing a voice for the nation's most vulnerable.
All efforts of our Animal Protection Division are focused on preventing cruelty, neglect and exploitation of animals and assuring that their interests and well-being are fully, effectively and humanely guaranteed by an aware and caring society.
From here, you can learn the many ways you can help an animal, find out about American Humane's numerous animal welfare programs, get information on adopting and caring for new pets, and more.
Here's news from American Humane's Animal Protection Division.
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On Feb. 4, nearly 100 dogs were removed from deplorable conditions in a Marshall County, Miss., puppy mill.
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Twentieth Century Fox and USA TODAY's pet community, Paw Print Post, invite readers to enter the Marmaduke Livin’ Large Video Contest. A video of your dog could be one of several included at the end credits of Marmaduke, the family comedy event that leaps into theaters everywhere June 4.
Four lucky Grand Prize winners will be shown at the end of the film. Hurry! The contest ends Feb. 23!
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An injectable veterinary drug commonly used for anesthesia in dogs and cats has been pulled off the market, and an injectable pain-control drug also has reportedly been recalled -- but some veterinarians may be unaware of the dangers.
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American Humane has launched an intensive legislative initiative to ban gas chambers -- in which animals suffer a slow, painful and inhumane death -- in animal shelters.
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This American Humane fund has helped hundreds of animal welfare organizations treat and care for animals that are victims of abuse or neglect.
Get info on the latest cases. |
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American Humane is working tirelessly to end the practice of pound seizure, in which shelters provide cats and dogs to animal brokers and research facilities for experimentation.
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Famed horse trainer Buford “Corky” Randall -- who made his name on the timeless 1979 film, The Black Stallion -- passed away on April 20, 2009.
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American Humane has the tools animal welfare professionals need to enhance their careers and ultimately provide the best care possible to animals such as Animal Welfare Conferences & Trainings, Grant Opportunities and the Protecting Animals publication.
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The American Humane® Certified Farm Animal Program is growing. New producers are joining all the time, as more and more consumers look for foods that come from animals that are raised humanely.
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No Animals Were Harmed”® in the filming of HBO’s original and inspirational film Temple Grandin. Grandin, who has autism, is a renowned consultant in animal welfare and livestock care, and is a member of American Humane® Certified’s Scientific Advisory Committee.
 American Humane Supports The Shelter Pet Project!
The Shelter Pet Project is a movement to help find homes for great pets. American Humane supports this Ad Council effort in association with our friends at other humane organizations.
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