Give Innocent Animals a Second Chance

Legend, a testament to resilience, faced heartbreak and cruelty from those he once looked to for care. Yet, his spirit remained unbroken, even after being heartlessly thrown out a second-story window into the rain. Your gift today will support all our lifesaving and impactful programs, including Second Chance®, which helps abandoned, abused, and neglected animals like Legend, who was the subject of horrific animal cruelty.

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Founded in 1877 as the country’s first national humane organization, American Humane is committed to helping ensure the safety, welfare and well-being of animals. For nearly a century and a half, our innovative, science-based leadership programs have been First to Serve in promoting and nurturing the bonds between animals and humans.

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National Dog Bite Prevention Week

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…
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