
BREAKING: Responding to tornadoes in Georgia
The American Humane Rescue team is on the ground in Georgia assisting local partners and the Spalding County Animal Care and Control in caring for 151 animals impacted by multiple devastating tornadoes, including an EF3 tornado.
Our Mission
Founded in 1877 as the country’s first national humane organization, American Humane is committed to helping ensure the safety, welfare and well-being of animals. For nearly a century and a half, our innovative, science-based leadership programs have been First to Serve in promoting and nurturing the bonds between animals and humans.
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Remembering the Animal Advocates We Lost in 2022
