Articles from American Humane

The “Oscars for canines” returns to honor America’s most heroic dogs for the 15th year

Congratulations to America’s New Top Dog: Law Enforcement Dog Bo 

WASHINGTON, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane, the United States’ first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare practices, announced today that the Rescue Team has deployed to Georgia to support rescuing and sheltering efforts for animals affected by Hurricane Helene.

American Humane Shares Hot Weather Safety Tips for Pets

July 5 is the largest intake date for U.S. animal shelters because of runaway pets. American Humane shares lifesaving tips to keep pets safe and comfortable during fireworks.

Nominations Now Open

Today, Global Humane—the international brand of American Humane, which is the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare—joined leaders of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment and Miral in Washington, D.C. to announce the certification of both SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue.

American Humane is marking the 108th “Be Kind to Animals Week,” the oldest commemorative week in U.S. history.

Washington, D.C., March 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, March 9, 2023, American Humane CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert will honor Adrian Gardiner, founder, CEO, and Executive Chairman of the Mantis Collection, with American Humane’s Global Humanitarian Award. The ceremony will take place at the home of the CCFAs legacy project, Nyosi Wildlife Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 

Washington, District of Columbia, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, has deployed to Georgia to help animals in need after multiple tornadoes displaced thousands of residents and their pets. American Humane’s Rescue Team, and the organization’s 50-foot rescue truck, traveled to Spalding County on Wednesday as part of a coordinated effort with the National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition (NARSC).

Washington, D.C., Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Betty White remained a tireless advocate for animal welfare for nearly a century, and her 70-year support of American Humane makes her the longest-serving champion in the iconic organization’s history. To honor her lasting legacy, and cement her place in animal welfare history, American Humane today launched a campaign to gather 10,000 signatures to designate her birthday, January 17, as national #BettyWhiteDay.

Washington, D.C., Dec. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The holiday season is upon us, which marks the official start of winter in the United States. A few notable reindeer will brave the frigid conditions on the night of December 24th, but all animals without magical powers need to be kept safe from the incoming cold weather. The Christmas season is all about giving, and you’ll need to remember to give your pets the best possible care during the potentially dangerous winter months ahead.

Congratulations to Ethan, this year’s American Hero Dog, who inspires people around the world to overcome incredible odds

Washington, D.C., Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare practices, today announced that Window World of Southern Colorado, a franchise of the largest exterior remodeler in the U.S. based in Colorado Springs, awarded the organization with a grant in support of its Pups4Patriots™ program. Pups4Patriots provides free, specially trained service dogs, including rescues, to veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress or traumatic brain injury.

WASHINGTON, DC, Oct. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, today announced the winners of the 9th annual American Humane Hero Veterinarian and Hero Veterinary Nurse Awards™, presented by Zoetis. Selected from a pool of more than 500 nominees and a combination of votes from the public and a blue-ribbon judging panel of veterinary professionals and animal care experts, Dr. Raquel Fagan is the 2022 American Hero Veterinarian and Cheri Herschell is the American Hero Veterinary Nurse.

Washington, D.C., Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halloween is coming soon, which means frightening family fun is just around the corner. Although Halloween is filled with light-hearted tricks and treats, American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, wants to help ensure that all of the scares you experience are strictly related to the holiday. Halloween can pose a number of potential safety hazards for our furry best friends, who tend to experience high levels of stress due to the hustle and bustle of the holiday. It’s important to keep safety in mind for every member of the family this holiday—including your pets.

Washington, D.C., Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, announced today that it has received the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency. The seal is the highest form of recognition from the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations.

Washington, D.C., Sept. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, is deploying to Florida in the wake of the devastating damage wrought by Hurricane Ian. The Category 4 storm made landfall on September 28th and barreled into Florida’s southwest coast, killing a number of people and displacing thousands in its path. It is already considered one of the worst storms to ever hit the state, with swirling winds, torrential rain and powerful storm surges tragically trapping both residents and their pets.