American Humane Society’s position statements address important issues encompassed by our mission to protect animals from cruelty, abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Animal Cruelty
Animal Population Control
Animal Transportation
Animals in Disaster
Animals in Entertainment
Animals in Research
Cat Colonies
Companion Animal Management
Dog and Cat Meat Trade
Dog Breeding
Ecotourism
Farm Animal Welfare
Horse Overpopulation
Ownership of Wild, Exotic and Non-traditional Companion Animals
Puppy Mills
Service Animals
Therapy Animals
Wet Markets
Wild and Exotic Animals as Pets
Wildlife Population Control
Zoos and Aquariums