News Releases http://www.americanhumane.org RSS feed of News Releases Convio Content Management System Module en-us www.americanhumane.org-432711143 American Humane Association Mobilizes Legendary Red Star™ Rescue Team to Save Animals in the Wake of Oklahoma Tornado http://www.americanhumane.org/about-us/newsroom/news-releases/red-star-oklahoma-tornado.html Oklahoma’s Own Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation Lends Crucial Aid to Community. Convoy of Vehicles including 82-foot-long Red Star™ “Rescue Rig,” 50-foot Lois Pope LIFE Rescue Vehicle En Route to Moore, Oklahoma. Emergency Deployment Supported by Mars Petcare US, Rescue Bank®, Banfield Pet Hospital, Zoetis, Lois Pope, MuttNation Foundation, and Caring People Across America. Thu, 23 May 2013 19:15:41 -0500 www.americanhumane.org-432185292 Life-Saving Tips to Keep Children and Pets Safe Before, During and After a Tornado http://www.americanhumane.org/tornado-tips.html No description available Wed, 22 May 2013 11:05:20 -0500 www.americanhumane.org-431960194 As Part Of National Dog Bite Prevention Week® American Humane Association Offers Tips To Stay Safe http://www.americanhumane.org/about-us/newsroom/news-releases/dog-bite-prevention-week-safety-tips.html Every year more than 4.5 million Americans, more than half of them children, are bitten by dogs. As part of the National Dog Bite Prevention Week® American Humane Association, the nation’s oldest and largest humanitarian organization protecting the welfare of animals and children, encourages adults to teach children how to avoid dog bites and learn the importance of pet owner responsibility. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:10:08 -0500 www.americanhumane.org-430592732 CONGRESSMAN JOE HECK TO RECEIVE AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION’S NATIONAL HUMANITARIAN MEDAL http://www.americanhumane.org/about-us/newsroom/news-releases/congressman-joe-heck-to-receive-medal.html Representative for Nevada’s Third District Will Be Honored at “Lights of Compassion” weekend May 17-18th, raising funds for American Humane Association, veterans’ programs, local rescue efforts Wed, 15 May 2013 12:04:36 -0500 www.americanhumane.org-430020918 AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION’S FAMED RED STAR EMERGENCY SERVICES NAMES NEW NATIONAL DIRECTOR http://www.americanhumane.org/about-us/newsroom/news-releases/famed-red-star-emergency.html Expert in Animal Rescue to Take Helm of Venerable Rescue Program During Time of Rapid Expansion. Mon, 13 May 2013 14:37:05 -0500 www.americanhumane.org-428787100 AFTER THE KENTUCKY DERBY: EFFORTS CONTINUE TO IMPROVE WELFARE AND FUTURE OF AMERICA’S BELOVED ICON http://www.americanhumane.org/about-us/newsroom/news-releases/after-the-kentucky-derby.html American Humane Association’s century-plus history of caring for the nation’s horses helps shape the next steps for equine welfare issues, including standards for aftercare of thoroughbreds Thu, 09 May 2013 11:26:59 -0500 www.americanhumane.org-428485796 American Humane Association Study and Literature Review Indicates Hundreds of Thousands of Adopted Pets are Given Up, Lost or Die Each Year http://www.americanhumane.org/about-us/newsroom/news-releases/news-release-050813.html More than 1 in 10 animals taken from shelters no longer in homes six months later, according to major study aiming to help increase pet retention; Research released during “Be Kind to Animals Week®” Wed, 08 May 2013 10:03:40 -0500 www.americanhumane.org-202806767 American Humane Gives Emergency Grant to Arizona Animal Shelter Evacuated By Wildfire http://www.americanhumane.org/animals/animal-welfare-news/american-humane-gives-emergency-grant-to-arizona-animal-shelter-evacuated-by-wildfire.html As the wildfires near Flagstaff, Ariz., continue to grow, the Second Chance Center for Animals has been forced to evacuate with 180 animals and set up a temporary outdoor shelter beyond the fires’ range at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:22:42 -0500 www.americanhumane.org-239734856 Trupanion Partners with American Humane Association to Give Companion Animals a ‘Second Chance’ http://www.americanhumane.org/about-us/newsroom/news-releases/trupanion-partners-with-trupanion.html In an effort to support its commitment to companion animals, Trupanion, the nation’s fastest growing pet insurance provider, has announced a partnership with American Humane Association and its Second Chance Fund. While Trupanion offers pet owners financial assistance to care for their pets in a healthcare emergency, the Second Chance Fund offers financial assistance to those caring for abused and neglected pets. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:20:52 -0500 www.americanhumane.org-202782544 New York City Socialite Tinsley Mortimer and Madison Avenue Handbag Boutique Samantha Thavasa Host a Benefit for American Humane Association’s Second Chance® Fund http://www.americanhumane.org/animals/animal-welfare-news/new-york-city-socialite-tinsley-mortimer-and-madison-avenue-handbag-boutique-samantha-thavasa-host-a-benefit-for-american-humane-association-s-second-chance-fund.html New York City socialite and handbag designer Tinsley Mortimer, along with Madison Avenue handbag boutique Samantha Thavasa, will host a private event Oct. 13 to celebrate American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Dog Month®, observed annually in October. The event will kick off a fundraising effort to help abused and neglected animals through the organization’s Second Chance® Fund. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:52:40 -0500