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Jan 15, 2015, 03:27 ET Calling All Dogs! Nominate Your Dog Today For The American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™

American Humane Association, the country's first national humane organization, today announced the official start of the 2015 American Humane...

Dec 23, 2014, 02:36 ET 225 Dogs Rescued In Dramatic Multi-State Dogfighting Raids

The scope of the cruelty was stunning. In an effort to break up a multi-state dogfighting operation, authorities announced raids on 18 locations in...

Dec 19, 2014, 11:31 ET Lois Pope Bringing Hollywood's Famous Animal Stars To Palm Beach For Afternoon Tea

The "Angelina Jolie of animal stars" is coming to Palm Beach in January, and she wants to give you a kiss. Crystal the capuchin – star of 22 feature...

Dec 15, 2014, 11:05 ET Comedy Legends Martin Short and Marty Allen Latest Guests on American Humane Association's Weekly Radio Show

Just in time for the holiday season, the latest episode of American Humane Association's weekly radio show brings some welcome cheer with a pair of...

Dec 08, 2014, 09:17 ET American Humane Association's Red Star Rescue Team To Help In New Jersey Animal Shelter Crisis

American Humane Association's renowned Red Star® Animal Emergency Services team has deployed to Helmetta, New Jersey at the request of the New Jersey ...

Nov 18, 2014, 12:47 ET Just in Time for the Holidays, "Top Chef Masters" Winner Chef Douglas Keane Urges Americans to Set A Humane Table with Delicious New Humane Chicken Recipe

America may be talking turkey for the next few weeks, but chicken still remains the most popular meat on American tables. And just in time for the...

Nov 14, 2014, 09:40 ET American Humane Association Board Of Directors Elects Renowed Mayo Clinic Oncologist And Hospice Care Expert Dr. Edward T. Creagan As New Member

At its annual meeting yesterday, the Board of Directors for American Humane Association, the first national humane organization and the only public...

Nov 13, 2014, 05:47 ET American Humane Association, CEOs Of Major Food Organizations, Animal Welfare Pioneers, And Top Chefs Go To Capitol Hill To Urge Americans To Set A Humane Table For The Holidays And Support Humane Farm Practices

America loves Thanksgiving – the holiday that celebrates American traditions, family togetherness and gratitude for the unparalleled bounty of our...

Nov 11, 2014, 07:10 ET America To Salute Four-Legged Military Heroes During 2014 Veterans Day Parade

On Veterans Day, the 21,000 patriotic participants in the annual, nationally televised parade honoring our troops will be joined by a number of...

Nov 11, 2014, 06:00 ET American Humane Association, U.S. War Dogs Association, And Red Bank Veterinary Hospital Announce Free Specialty Veterinary Care For All Returning Military Working Dogs And Contract Working Dogs

In honor of Veterans Day and in celebration of Military Hero Dogs, today American Humane Association, the U.S. War Dogs Association, and New Jersey's ...

Nov 03, 2014, 10:33 ET America To Salute Four-Legged Military Heroes During 2014 Veterans Day Parade

On Veterans Day, the 21,000 patriotic participants in the annual, nationally televised parade honoring our troops will be joined by a number of...

Oct 16, 2014, 09:44 ET American Humane Association And Top Veterinarians Counsel Pet Owners To Exercise Caution But Not Panic Over Ebola Scare

American Humane Association and the world's top veterinary experts are asking pet owners across the country to exercise caution but not to panic...

Oct 02, 2014, 09:48 ET Philanthropist and Champion of Veterans and Animals Lois Pope Pledges $150,000 in Support of American Humane Association's Efforts with Vets & Military Dogs

Following an emotional scene during the 2014 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™ in which the audience met a Marine who was reunited with...

Oct 02, 2014, 02:57 ET American Humane Association Unveils New Logos Embodying Mission, Guiding Principles And Major Program Areas

On Saturday evening before a sold-out crowd of notables, celebrities, and humane advocates gathered for the 2014 American Humane Association Hero Dog ...

Sep 28, 2014, 01:30 ET Pit Bull Mix Who Overcame The Odds And Brings Hope To Both Animals And People Named Year's Top "American Hero Dog" At The 2014 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™

The country's top therapy dog, a pit bull mix named Susie from High Point, North Carolina who overcame a terrible ordeal but went on to bring hope to ...

Sep 28, 2014, 01:28 ET American Humane Association Honors Winners Of First-Ever American Humane Association Hero Veterinarian And Hero Veterinary Technician Awards™, Presented By Zoetis

It wasn't just a celebration for dogs last night at the fourth annual American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™. America's first national humane...

Sep 22, 2014, 09:39 ET Jill Rappaport's Pies 4 Paws™ Now Joins Forces With American Humane Association To Raise Funds And Awareness For Animal Welfare

Award-winning animal advocate and bestselling author Jill Rappaport, who is best-known as a correspondent on NBC, announced today that America's...

Sep 18, 2014, 10:00 ET American Humane Association's New Book "Animal Stars: Behind the Scenes with Your Favorite Animal Actors" Featuring Star-Studded Tales of Hollywood's Legendary Actors From The Animal Kingdom in Stores Everywhere Now

Since the dawn of Hollywood, animal actors have played some of the most unforgettable characters ever seen on the silver screen. Their characters...

Sep 15, 2014, 09:46 ET American Humane Association Announces Star-Studded Lineup For 2014 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™

With just a few weeks to go until the fourth annual American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™, American Humane Association, the country's first...

Sep 12, 2014, 10:01 ET Famed Veterinarian For Hollywood's Animal Actors Offers Praise For New Book "Animal Stars: Behind The Scenes With Your Favorite Animal Actors"!

With less than a week until its publication, the new book "Animal Stars: Behind the Scenes with Your Favorite Animal Actors," by American Humane...

Sep 04, 2014, 01:51 ET Top Animal Welfare Expert To Lead America's Largest And Fastest-Growing Farm Animal Protection Program

A dynamic new leader has been named to oversee the welfare of some one billion animals on U.S. farms and ranches, and dramatically expand the...

Sep 03, 2014, 11:22 ET American Humane Association Names Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine Marion Garcia To Key Post As Chief Veterinary Officer

American Humane Association, the country's oldest national humane organization, announced the appointment of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Marion...

Sep 02, 2014, 10:15 ET Booklist Praises "Animal Stars: Behind the Scenes With Your Favorite Animal Actors"!

Less than one month until publication, and the positive reviews keep rolling in for the new book "Animal Stars: Behind the Scenes with Your Favorite...

Aug 29, 2014, 01:39 ET TV Host And Fashion Designer Carson Kressley Raves About "Animal Stars: Behind The Scenes With Your Favorite Animal Actors"!

Just a few short weeks until publication, and the positive reviews keep mounting for the new book "Animal Stars: Behind the Scenes with Your Favorite ...

Aug 26, 2014, 09:45 ET Famed Author, Philanthropist, And National Humanitarian Medal Recipient Candy Spelling Praises "Animal Stars: Behind The Scenes With Your Favorite Animal Actors"!

Just a few short weeks until publication, and the positive reviews mounting for the new book "Animal Stars: Behind the Scenes with Your Favorite...