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Apr 18, 2023, 12:15 ET American Humane Kicks Off 2023 Hero Dog Awards, Nominations Now Open

Today, American Humane—the country's first national animal welfare organization—is officially kicking off the 2023 Hero Dog Awards. It's an annual,...

Dec 14, 2022, 08:32 ET Humane for the Holidays: American Humane's Cookbook for Beginners Centers on Compassionate Cooking

Just in time for the holidays, American Humane, America's first national humane organization, released a cookbook for home cooks looking to create...

Dec 31, 2021, 16:49 ET American Humane Mourns the Passing of Renowned Actress, Leading Animal Advocate and 70-year Supporter Betty White

Betty White never met an animal she didn't like and through her 70-year support of American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, ...

Nov 18, 2021, 11:58 ET American Humane Encourages Everyone to Set a Humane Table This Holiday Season

With the holiday season soon to be in full swing, families and friends will come together to break bread, and almost as important as the company...

Nov 13, 2021, 07:00 ET Courageous Canine Who Lost His Legs but Not Hope Wins Nation's Top Title at the 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards® Gala

Based on more than a million votes by the American public and the deliberations of a VIP panel of dog experts and celebrity animal lovers, Boone, a...

Oct 21, 2021, 13:00 ET America's Top Dog to be Revealed November 12 at the 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards Gala

It all comes down to this. After nearly a year, more than 400 nominations, a million votes by the animal-loving public, and a national television...

Oct 21, 2021, 09:00 ET Heroes to America's Animals: Meet the Winners of the 2021 American Humane Hero Veterinarian and Hero Veterinary Nurse Awards™, Presented by Zoetis Petcare

Heroic canines were not the only honorees last night during the national television broadcast of the American Humane Hero Dog Awards® on Hallmark...

Oct 08, 2021, 12:24 ET American Humane President & CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert Awarded Prestigious International "Gorilla Prize" for Her Work to Protect and Preserve Endangered Species

Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, has been awarded the prestigious...

Oct 01, 2021, 14:34 ET October is American Humane's Adopt-a-Dog Month®

For thousands of years, dogs have been our best friends, our protectors, and often our personal heroes, improving and even saving our lives. That is...

Sep 29, 2021, 11:58 ET For Dog Lovers, October 20 Is Biggest Television Night of the Year

For dog lovers, it's the biggest television night of the year! On October 20, the 11th annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards will air in a special,...

Sep 22, 2021, 13:11 ET Carson Kressley and a Constellation of Human Stars to Honor Nation's Most Courageous Canines at the 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®

Emmy-winning television star Carson Kressley, who hosted the inaugural broadcast of the American Humane Hero Dog Awards®, every animal-lover's...

Aug 31, 2021, 08:00 ET One Week Left to Help Choose America's Top Dog

Since the beginning, dogs have been our best friends, improving and even saving our lives. Now we humans have one week to pay back a tiny portion of...

Aug 30, 2021, 15:29 ET American Humane Condemns Death Sentence Delivered to Contract Working Dogs Left Behind in Kabul, Afghanistan

Dr. Robin R. Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, today released the following statement...

Aug 30, 2021, 10:54 ET Help is on the Way! American Humane Rescue Team Rushing to Evacuate Animals Caught in Path of Monster Hurricane Ida

As the floodwaters from monster hurricane Ida threaten hundreds of thousands of people and animals, the American Humane Rescue team and one of its...

Aug 27, 2021, 14:19 ET American Humane Rescue Team Deploys to Caldor Fire in California

After receiving a request for assistance from El Dorado County Animal Services, which is housing some 1,500 animals, the American Humane Rescue Team...

Aug 26, 2021, 11:03 ET American Humane Applauds President Biden for Signing PAWS Act, Looks Ahead to Implementation

American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, applauds President Biden for signing the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers...

Aug 13, 2021, 12:32 ET American Humane Applauds Senate's Passage of the PAWS Act and Encourages President Biden to Sign It Into Law Without Delay

American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, which has been supporting the U.S. military and military animals for more than 100 ...

Aug 03, 2021, 13:46 ET Military Working Dog Completes 7,500 Mile Journey for Peaceful Retirement in Florida Sun

American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, reunited retired Military Working Dog Luna with her former handler, Staff Sergeant ...

Jul 29, 2021, 15:43 ET Meet America's Top Dogs! Seven Remarkable Canines Named Finalists for 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®

America has spoken and following more than a million votes cast by animal lovers across the country and a celebrity panel of dog lovers and experts,...

Jul 28, 2021, 08:00 ET American Humane Reunites Retired Military Working Dog with Handler in Pastoral North Carolina

American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, reunited Military Working Dog Chickel, a 9-year-old German Shepherd, with Staff...

Jul 06, 2021, 10:34 ET Report Details American Humane's Global Efforts in Protecting World's Animals During Pandemic Year

American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, has released its annual Impact Report, detailing major accomplishments made over...

Jun 30, 2021, 07:00 ET Keep Your Pets Cool as Dangerous Heat Waves Make their Way Across the Nation

As Americans across the country are sweltering amidst a record-setting heat wave that is making its way across the nation, American Humane reminds...

Jun 29, 2021, 07:00 ET American Humane's Feed the Hungry COVID-19 Fund Provides One Million Meals

American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, today announced that its Feed the Hungry COVID-19 fund provided one million meals...

Jun 10, 2021, 15:00 ET America's Top Veterinary Heroes Revealed; Now, Choose Your Favorites

Behind every beloved pet is a dedicated veterinarian or veterinary nurse, working to keep our best friends healthy. To honor these vital and tireless ...

Jun 08, 2021, 14:45 ET American Humane's Documentary, "Escape from Extinction," Available Now On Demand

American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, today announced that its inaugural documentary, "Escape From Extinction," is...