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  • PAWS Act Moving Forward

    February 10, 2020
    Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act, H.R. 4305, which would allocate federal funds for the training of service dogs for veterans. American…

  • Animal Actors Shine During Big Game

    February 3, 2020
    Last night, tens of millions of Americans gathered around TV screens to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play the San Francisco 49ers. It was an electric night. In the fourth…

  • Help a Vet. Drive Home a Vette.

    January 31, 2020
    Drive home a Corvette and you will improve the life of a veteran. Owning “America’s Sports Car” will help an American hero suffering from post-traumatic stress or traumatic brain injury…

  • Fighting for the Future: The Path Forward

    Author Image Robin R. Ganzert, Ph.D. / January 16, 2020
    We started this series discussing the crucial role that megafauna, our world’s largest animals, play in maintaining their ecosystems. They are essential to preserving biodiversity and wildlife for generations to…

  • Fighting for the Future: Human Conflict and Encroachment

    Author Image Robin R. Ganzert, Ph.D. / January 15, 2020
    Humans threaten African megafauna. Poachers are just one threat – many animals suffer due to human conflict, encroachment and the degradation of their habitats. Lions African lions are beset on…

  • Fighting for the Future: Poaching Our Children’s Heritage

    Author Image Robin R. Ganzert, Ph.D. / January 14, 2020
    Our planet’s largest animals, which are often the keystones of their respective ecosystems, are facing threats on all sides. In addition to an increasingly inhospitable climate and the degradation and…

  • Fighting for the Future: African Wildlife

    Author Image Robin R. Ganzert, Ph.D. / January 13, 2020
    Our world is a crowded place – we share the planet with more than eight million beautifully unique and fascinating species. But that number is dropping rapidly. Animal species are…

  • Holiday Pet Safety Tips

    December 20, 2019
    This holiday season, American Humane wants to remind pet owners to ensure the holidays are just as merry and bright for their furry friends. As you deck the halls, keep…

  • Make the holidays special for your pets

    December 18, 2019
    The holiday season may bring good cheer… but it can also bring up plenty of stressful situations for you and your pets. With many of us either traveling or hosting…