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For 144 years, American Humane has been helping animals in need. We are first to serve, and that has remained true throughout the coronavirus pandemic. This includes helping the many…

In her new book Mission Metamorphosis, American Humane’s president and CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert tells the story of her tenure at American Humane and offers insightful, actionable advice for nonprofit leadership.…

For the American Humane Rescue team on the ground in Butte County, the days have taken on a rhythm. Caring for animals impacted by the fire requires around-the-clock care and…

For the American Humane Rescue team on the ground in Northern California, the days begin before sunrise. During the forty-minute drive to the animal shelters in Oroville, the sun peaks…

American Humane responder Corie with one of the dogs rescued over the weekend. Since August 15, more than 3.6 million acres have burned in California. In their wake, a mass…

As a first responder to natural disasters for the American Humane Rescue team, I carry heavy memories of each deployment deep within me. These memories shape me and offer me…

On August 20, Hurricane Laura, a deadly Category 4 hurricane packing winds of up to 150 mph hit the coast of Louisiana bringing catastrophic storm surge and causing widespread damage.…

Despite the remarkable work of animal rescues, humane organizations, spay-and-neuter groups and cat-loving individuals and foundations across the country, cat overpopulation is still an issue. Tragically, euthanization of homeless cats…

Coronavirus, now present on every continent except Antarctica, has infected nearly 90,000 people globally and left health officials scrambling to prevent the virus from morphing into a full-blown pandemic, while…

At the beginning of this month, The Bahamas were ravaged by one of the most devastating, dangerous storms in living memory. Hurricane Dorian pounded the northwestern Bahamas for 40 continuous…