Animals and children are in danger. Pets are vulnerable. The abuse won't stop unless we keep fighting. Protecting animals and children since 1877.

Lily, a Labrador retriever puppy, was tied to a pickup truck, dragged down a highway and left for dead. Luckily, someone saw her and sped her to a veterinary clinic. Our Second Chance Fund helped cover the cost of treating Lily's injuries so she could recover and be adopted. We give dozens of animals like Lily a second chance by offsetting medical expenses that can overwhelm shelters. This is one of the many ways American Humane, the only national organization protecting both children and animals, works to create a safer, more humane world for the most vulnerable. We promote methods to break The Link, the proven correlation between animal abuse and other forms of violence. We teach that humane values, including compassion for animals, can help end the cycle of violence. As the only animal-welfare organization with on-set jurisdiction from the Screen Actors Guild, we protect animals used in filmed entertainment and award our exclusive "No Animals Were Harmed" end-credit disclaimer to deserving productions. Our Animal Emergency Services unit helps communities prepare for disasters and teaches people how to plan for their pets' safety. When disasters occur, we rescue animal victims, care for them and reunite them with their families.