Rescue

As the country’s first national humane organization, we have been at the forefront of helping animals in need after nearly every major war or natural disaster since WWI. Following our…

American Humane is no stranger to supporting animals affected by heart-wrenching catastrophes. As the country’s first national humane organization, we have been at the forefront of helping animals in need…

When disaster strikes, American Humane is there to help animals in need. That statement has been true for more than 145 years, and it was this sentiment that motivated our…

In the aftermath of the tragic flooding that killed 37 people and displaced thousands more from their homes, American Humane deployed its Rescue Team to Eastern Kentucky to provide disaster…

As many of us know, leaving a pet in a parked vehicle can be life-threatening in hot weather. But did you know that even when it’s a comfortable 70 degrees…

Charles Dickens famously mused, ‘What greater gift than the love of a cat?’ We at American Humane fully agree. We founded Adopt-A-Cat Month® 47 years ago to encourage people to…

Latest update American Humane is no stranger to times of crisis or conflict when it comes to fighting for our animal friends. Since our founding, we have been on the…

American Humane greeted the beginning of spring with a new initiative aimed at delivering much-needed veterinary care to families in need. Through a partnership with Doc Savvy’s Animal Hospital in…

Two weeks ago, more than 30 abused and neglected dogs who were dramatically malnourished and riddled with parasites were seized by local law enforcement in Tennessee. The recent snow and…

The days are long for the American Humane first responders and local partners on the ground in Tennessee tending to more than 30 neglected dogs. From sunup to sundown, the…