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Last week, American Humane proudly recognized the heroism of five veterans in our nation’s capital. The honorees accepted their medals with a sniff, a pant, and a wag of their…

In 2017, generous supporters of American Humane allowed us to accomplish so much—from helping care for abused and neglected animals, to recognizing the heroic military canines who sacrifice so much…

A fearless Black Lab who uncovered IEDs in Afghanistan and Iraq; a pound puppy who became a Specialized Search Dog and saved countless lives during his 210 combat missions; a Chocolate…

For animal lovers, it’s television’s biggest night of the year….and it’s coming soon. Based on nearly a million votes by the American public and the opinions of a panel of…

The destructive flooding that struck Louisiana in August 2016 was devastating to people and animals in parishes across the state. The Humane Society of Louisiana, which frequently responds to large-scale…

As Ascension Parish and surrounding areas experienced record-breaking water levels during the August 2016 flood, Louisiana organization Companion Animal Rescue of Ascension (CARA)’s House, was in a dire situation. The shelter…

The disastrous flood that swept through Louisiana in August 2016 caused devastation across the state and led to animal overpopulation problems in many areas. Prior to the flood, the CATNIP Foundation…

The August 2016 floods that swept through Louisiana caused massive devastation and affected thousands of residents—including four-legged locals. Two organizations, Dog People of Livingston and City of Walker Animal Control,…

St. Landry Parish Animal Control employees describe their rural shelter as “small in size but big in heart”—and their actions during the August 2016 flood that swept through Louisiana certainly…

For thousands of years, dogs have protected us, comforted us, and given us their unconditional love. Now, once again, thanks to a national effort capturing the hearts and minds of…