Health & Wellness

As Americans honored our military heroes over Memorial Day weekend, CBS News highlighted a tail-wagging story from American Humane’s Military Dog Reunification Program.   Recently, we reunited two retired military working dogs, Aida and Poker, with their former U.S. Marine Corps handler—and best friends—veteran Dalton and Sgt. Isaac. CBS’s Omar Villafranca joined us in Tyler, Texas […]

Imagine a young, terrified dog who has only known a life of neglect with little shelter from the cold and rain, about to give birth to a litter of puppies. She is a soon-to-be mother, fighting resiliently day after day, unsure of what the future will hold. That was Mia, a two-year-old Siberian Husky, not

This Military Appreciation Month, as we honor those who served, let’s not forget the hidden scars and invisible wounds some veterans carry. American Humane’s Pups4Patriots program offers a powerful form of support: pairing specially trained service dogs with veterans and first responders struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), or Military Sexual Trauma

The Global Humane Conservation Fund of Africa (GH-CFA), an initiative under Global Humane, has successfully contributed to the rewilding of a cheetah named Nkanyiso and the incredible rescue of her four cubs. Nkanyiso arrived at the Nyosi Wildlife Reserve and was introduced into a rewilding enclosure in April 2023. She was four years old when

Join American Humane in Celebrating the 109th “Be Kind to Animals Week”  American Humane is excited to kick off the 109th annual Be Kind to Animals Week®, which runs from May 5 to May 11. Be Kind to Animals Week®, established by American Humane in 1915, is the longest running commemorative holiday in the United

An innocent three-year-old pup named Penny was recently seen heartlessly being dumped on the side of the road in New Jersey, bleeding from a presumed gunshot wound, desperately hoping someone would come to her rescue. Luckily, the good Samaritan who witnessed her abandonment immediately contacted Animal Control and she was rushed to an emergency veterinary

Here’s something worth chewing on: millions of people are bitten by dogs each year, with the majority being children. Yet most – if not all – dog bites are entirely preventable. Even gentle, well-trained dogs are capable of biting when provoked, and it’s your job as a pet owner to help prevent dog bites whenever

At glassybaby, giving is not just a part of their business model—it’s the heart of everything they do. Since its inception, glassybaby has been on a giving journey, donating over $14 million to nonprofits with nearly $4 million supporting animal-related causes. glassybaby is renowned for its exquisite hand-blown glass votive candle holders and drinking glasses.

American Humane recently had the honor of working with a retired Military Working Dog (MWD) FFancy, a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois, who just this month had a final mission – retiring in a forever, loving home with Shane, a U.S. Air Force veteran. FFancy’s tale is one of loyalty and resilience. Serving a pivotal role in

Last year, American Humane responded to a dire situation in Tennessee, where 110 cats were enduring the devastating effects of a hoarding crisis. The initial rescue operation was fraught with challenges, as the rescue team had to wear full personal protective equipment (PPE) due to the hazardous levels of ammonia and an overwhelming amount of