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Tyler James Williams Teen Celebrities Judge Photo Contest
Disney star Skyler Samuels and Everybody Loves Chris star Tyler James Williams will serve as judges in American Humane’s Pets & Pals Photo Contest™. >> Find out more
Combined Federal Campaign Combined Federal Campaign Participants Can Designate American Humane
American Humane participates in the Combined Federal Campaign workplace-giving program for federal employees. Participating donors can designate #11896 to support American Humane.
America's Next Top Dog - The Princess New Reality Show and Pet Product Line Help American Humane
Prince Lorenzo Borghese is looking for “America’s Next Top Dog – The Princess” and helping American Humane with his pet product line. >> Find out more
Therapy Animals Supporting Kids Therapy Animals Supporting Kids (TASK)™ Program Launches
Our innovative new effort guides child welfare professionals in how to incorporate therapy animals into sessions with children who have been abused or neglected or who have witnessed violence. >> Find out more
Michael Vick Vick Must Prove Self Worthy and Humane
Now that he’s a Philadelphia Eagle and resuming a lucrative career, it’s time for the former dogfighter to be a force for good. >> Find out more
Guidelines American Humane Updates ‘Guidelines for the Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media’
American Humane’s Guidelines are the basis for ensuring the safety and well-being of animals used in television and film productions. Our recent update incorporates and addresses the latest information, experience and technologies. >> Find out more
Be Humane app R U humane, iPhone users?
Use our free iPhone app and stay up to date on the latest news from American Humane -- and help spread our message of compassion among your friends! Just go to your app store and search for “Be Humane”. You’ll see the free “Be Humane” application. Just install it and join our campaign to “Be Humane”!
Gidget A Fond Farewell to Gidget, the Taco Bell Chihuahua
American Humane and animal trainer Sue Chipperton pay tribute to Gidget, the beloved star of the “Yo quiero Taco Bell” ad campaign and many other American Humane-monitored TV commercials and films, who died in July at the age of 15. >> Find out more
Shelter puppy “No-Kill”: A Simple Term for a Complex Issue
Are no-kill animal shelters better than other shelters? >> Find out more
Girl and father American Humane Launches Center to Address Racial Disparities in Colorado’s Child Welfare System
This groundbreaking initiative will help the state address a pervasive problem in Colorado and the country as a whole: disproportional representation and differential treatment of children and families of color in the child welfare system. >> Find out more
Human Nature At It's Best

What does it mean to be humane? It’s an innate desire to protect our children, or compassion to care for an animal in need. And it's our hope to live among people who feel the same. We are advocates for both animals and children.

CERTIFIED FARM ANIMAL PROGRAM
American Humane® Certified is the nation’s original monitoring and labeling program to ensure that farm animals are raised humanely. It now encompasses more than 60 million animals. >> Find out more

NO ANIMALS WERE HARMED®
American Humane has overseen movie sets since 1940 to make sure animal actors stay safe. American Humane’s Film & Television Unit is designated by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) as the only animal welfare organization with on-set jurisdiction. >> Find out more


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