WASHINGTON, D.C., August 13, 2024 — American Humane, the United States’ first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare practices, announced today that PEDIGREE Foundation has awarded the nonprofit a $125,000 grant in support of the organization’s animal rescue programs.
The American Humane Rescue Team consistently monitors for natural disasters and deploys first response units with state-of-the-art rescue vehicles to help animals in danger.
“We are so grateful for PEDIGREE Foundation and its ongoing support of our lifesaving rescue program,” American Humane President and CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert said. “Their generosity will not only help countless animals but also help us offer hope and healing to communities across the country. We could not do this critical work without the contributions of organizations like PEDIGREE Foundation.”
PEDIGREE Foundation has been a dedicated supporter of American Humane’s disaster relief efforts for five years, awarding several grants to help animals in need in the wake of natural disasters including the California wildfires of 2020 and Hurricane Ida. Funds from the extended partnership will go directly to proactively supporting American Humane’s rescue efforts and programs.
“PEDIGREE Foundation has worked closely with American Humane for the past several years to provide disaster relief in times of critical need,” said Deb Fair, Executive Director of PEDIGREE Foundation. “Through this grant, we are proud to provide them with the resources needed in communities across the country to keep animals safe.”
American Humane carefully monitors disaster situations around the country and works with local officials for requests for assistance before deploying resources in the most effective and efficient way possible. Providing care for stranded, injured, and lost animals in the wake of a natural disaster requires around-the-clock attention to the physical and mental well-being of each individual animal.
The American Humane Rescue Team was founded more than 100 years ago during World War I, when the U.S. Secretary of War requested assistance caring for injured horses in war-torn Europe. Since then, American Humane’s animal first responders have been on the ground for several disasters throughout our nation’s history, from Pearl Harbor, to 9/11, to the historic eastern Kentucky flooding of 2022 and beyond.
To learn more about the grant, or to support American Humane’s lifesaving work, please visit AmericanHumane.org.
About American Humane
American Humane is the United States’ first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare, helping to verify the humane treatment of more than one billion animals across the globe each year. Founded in 1877, American Humane has been First to Serve™ the cause of animals and for over 145 years has been at the forefront of virtually every major advance in the humane movement. For more information or to support our lifesaving work, please visit www.AmericanHumane.org, follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram and subscribe to our channel on YouTube for the latest breaking news and features about the animals with whom we share our Earth.
About PEDIGREE Foundation
We believe every dog deserves a loving, forever home. PEDIGREE Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to help end pet homelessness. Nearly 3.2 million dogs end up in shelters and rescues every year, and nearly half never find a home. The foundation was established in 2008 by Mars Petcare, maker of PEDIGREE® food for dogs, to help increase dog adoption rates. We’ve awarded more than 6,200 grants and more than $12 million to U.S. shelters and rescues that help dogs in need. Since launching our Canadian grant program in 2022, we have provided $200k CAD to local shelters and rescues in need across Canada, as well as $20k CAD in Disaster Relief. At PEDIGREE Foundation, we’re working toward a day when all dogs are safe, secure, cared for, fed well and loved. See how you can help at PEDIGREEFoundation.org.
