American Humane - First To Serve

American Humane hollywoodamerican Humane's "no animals were harmed" certification program was and is the First To Serve in the protection of animals in film and television, safeguarding millions of animals on tens of thousands of productions worldwide for more than 80 years. Since 1940, our program has been at the forefront of animal welfare in filmed entertainment. We are the only industry-sanctioned organization with oversight of animals in filmed production and the sole entity To award the internationally recognized no animals were harmed end-credit certification To productions that meet our rigorous standard of care.the purpose of the no animals were harmed certification program is To help ensure that film productions meet the requirements of our "no animals were harmed" keeping animals safe on sets, which also results in greater safety for human actors. The program fundamentally:works To protect animals used in film, television and commercial production, no matter where filming occurs, during the production and on set.educates and informs film industry professionals and the public regarding the Humane treatment of animal actors in the global media community.verifies American Humane's guidelines for the safe use of animals in filmed media with specially trained certified animal safety representatives, many of whom are veterinarians.

American Humane conservation in the face of what scientists are calling a "sixth mass extinction" with species disappearing at an unprecedented rate, zoos and aquariums are playing an outsized role in preserving the vital web of life on earth. To elevate standards and shine a spotlight on those who take good care of their animals, American Humane developed the first-ever independent, global, and science-based Humane certification dedicated solely To helping ensure the welfare and Humane treatment of the animals in the world's zoos, aquariums, and conservation centers. Animal welfare standards are regularly reviewed by the program's scientific advisory committee, an international group of animal science experts, veterinarians, and ethicists.fewer than three percent of zoological institutions worldwide are accredited. While industry-affiliated associations offer programs for broad accreditation of business practices, American Humane certified is the only independent, third-party certification effort solely devoted To the Humane treatment of animals in zoos, aquariums, and other conservation organizations. The American Humane certified program offers three levels of transparent and credible assurance: uniquely qualified, trusted Humane organization: American Humane is the world's largest certifier of animal welfare, protecting more than 1 billion animals around the globe with the most recognized, credible, and respected Humane programs. These include the world's largest farm animal welfare certification program and the historic "no animals were harmed" film certification. Comprehensive welfare criteria developed by top experts: the program is built on comprehensive welfare criteria informed by an unmatched, independent scientific advisory committee made up of highly respected experts in animal welfare, animal science, behavior, and animal ethics. Independent verification: implementation of these rigorous welfare measures are verified by independent auditors with extensive zoological expertise in animal science and welfare.we are proud To announce the following accomplishments on behalf of the remarkable and endangered animals with whom we share the earth: helping protect species in zoological settings worldwide: American Humane advances the welfare and Humane treatment of nearly 400,000 animals at 69 leading zoological facilities around the world. Fewer than one percent of zoos and aquariums have earned our prestigious Humane certified seal of approval.global expansion: major institutions around the world are lining up To become American Humane certified and we now certify major zoological facilities in the u.s and dozens of countries in north and central america, the caribbean, europe, and asia including the united arab emirates in the middle east.award-winning conservation film launched: To counter the" sixth mass extinction" now taking place and rally a new generation of advocates for the preservation of earth's precious animals, American Humane created its First documentary film, "escape from extinction," narrated by oscar-winning actress dame helen mirren. The film is galvanizing animal lovers around the world and was name the "best environmental documentary" of 2020 at doc la and is played in theaters around the world. "escape from extinction ii" is currently in production for release in 2024. Raised public awareness for Humane conservation: hundreds of millions of people have been reached through our educational videos and national tv and radio psas about the vital role of zoos and aquariums in conservation. Honoring the heroes of global animal conservation: wolfgang kiessling international prize for species conservationamerican Humane knows that the extraordinary efforts To preserve the animals on earth are more vital than ever as are the scientists, researchers and advocates who devote their lives To these efforts. To recognize and celebrate those who achieve signicant positive change in the field of conservation practice, theory, and research, American Humane, the country's First and most experienced national Humane organization, launched the wolfgang kiessling international prize for species conservation (the prize).this biennial award was created in honor of wolfgang f. kiessling, the founder of loro parque and globally acknowledged leader in the field of conservation. After an application and review process from a team made up of global leaders in the field of conservation, the prize is awarded To one conservationist who has made a measurable impact on species conservation. The inaugural winner of the prize was prof. jon paul rodriguez, chair of the species survival commission of the international union for conservation of nature. The second winner is another global force for animals and will be announced september 13, 2023 in Washington, dc.

American Humane farm animal programamerican Humane believes people should be able To follow their food preference and find humanely raised dairy, meat, and egg products.american Humane farm animal program was - and is - the First To Serve in the protection of farm animals. Our American Humane certified farm animal welfare certification program is the oldest, largest, and fastest-growing auditing and certification effort in the country. The purpose of this vital program is To help improve and verify the treatment of animals on farms and ranches utilizing evidence and science-based welfare standards, and To educate consumers and people involved in the food supply chain about the significance and benefits of the Humane treatment of farm animals.this program certifies the Humane treatment of more animals in food production than any other and has expanded into south america. Farm animal welfare standards are regularly reviewed by the program's scientific advisory committee, an international group of animal science experts, veterinarians, and ethicists. Third-party audits are conducted annually by independent auditors, and are based on objective, measurable, science-based criteria. The program covers thousands of farms and ranches throughout the united states and canada. The American Humane certified seal is now found on many products in grocery stores, including dairy, chicken, turkey, pork, ducks, and eggs.

American Humane rescuefor more than 100 years, American Humane rescue teams have been First To Serve in the protection of animals suffering in natural disasters as well as human-made cases of cruelty, neglect, or hoarding. American Humane rescue teams save, feed and shelter animals in crisis, and provide lifesaving tips and disaster preparation training before, during and after disasters. First responders travel the nation with a fleet of specially equipped rescue vehicles, including American Humane's flagship 82-foot "rescue rig. "American Humane rescue serves the animal victims of unimaginable cruelty and abuse. Our emergency rescue team collaborates with local law enforcement agencies on large-scale animal cruelty investigations, involving everything from hoarding cases To puppy mills and dogfighting operations. Whenever and wherever tragedy strikes, whether a natural disaster or an incident of deplorable abuse, American Humane rescue is there for animals. The program's purpose is To provide intervention for communities in crisis and To build more Humane communities nationwide through training, grants, shelter support and Humane education.american Humane rescue deployments from in 2023 includes:provided Georgia tornado relief: American Humane rescue was requested To deploy To Georgia where tornados destroyed homes and displaced humans and animals. The team worked closely with the Georgia department of agriculture and atlanta Humane society To provide temporary emergency shelter for rescued animals. The team evaluated and facilitated medical care in the temporary emergency shelter, reunited pets with their families, and collaborated with local officials To help displaced animals find permanent homes.supported needs after Tennessee tornados: American Humane deployed a team To tipton county, tn To help animals in need after two tornadoes hit the area. The storm damaged 540 structures, causing more than $37 million in damage. The American Humane rescue team coordinated with authorities on the ground To help provide temporary emergency shelter for displaced pets. The tipton county animal shelter was overwhelmed following the powerful storm and needed our team To help care for the injured and displaced pets. Team headed To Guam To help after hurricane mawar: American Humane rescue was called into action To assist with critical relief efforts in Guam in the wake of typhoon mawar. Our team assisted with and were focused on the safety and well-being of displaced animals in several communities on the island. We helped with animal rescues, reunifications, and animal control issues. We also trained local animal control staff in advanced techniques To enhance their effectiveness and safety in the field. An island endemic species that's faced the brink of extinction was also affected by the typhoon's aftermath. The island's critically endangered ko'ko' bird (also known as Guam rail) was another focus of American Humane's efforts including working on permanent measures To help the species increase populations. We cannot let this species disappear from earth! Helped animals displaced by wildfires in spokane, Washington: American Humane deployed a rescue team To spokane, Washington amid ongoing wildfires. The fires burned more than 20,000 acres. American Humane worked with local authorities and groups To help shelter and care for hundreds of animals, including family pets, horses, goats, sheep, chickens, and more - that were impacted by the flames. In total, it's estimated that more than one thousand animals were impacted and needed care. Trained more rescuers: American Humane was able To provide a series of First responder rescue trainings throughout the year. Class participants received hands-on education about dog and cat behavior and proper handling techniques, how To prepare their pets and community for a disaster, and essential components of deploying as an American Humane rescue First responder.

American Humane's lois pope life center for military affairssince 1916, American Humane has been First To Serve those who Serve our country by helping our nation's military heroes on the battlefield and on the home front. American Humane is committed To helping america's veterans and recognizing their heroic contributions To the united states - both on and off the battlefield. American Humane has been First To Serve with the u.s. military for a century: the animal rescue program was born on the battlefields of world war i europe, where, at the request of the u.s. secretary of war, volunteers with American Humane deployed To rescue and care for 68,000 wounded war horses each month.we continue To proudly honor this legacy today through American Humane's lois pope life center for military affairs. The program, founded through the generosity of philanthropist and passionate veterans advocate, lois pope, offers meaningful support To our veterans with two key areas of focus: First, providing lifesaving service dogs (pups4patriots) To veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress (pts) and/or traumatic brain injury (tbi); second, reuniting retired military dogs with their former handlers.brought battle buddies back together: after a lifetime of serving our country and protecting our troops, American Humane has brought dozens of furry heroes home and reunited them with their battle buddies.saved lives on each end of the leash: To help stem the tide of veteran suicide and find forever homes for animals in need of them, American Humane helped provide u.s. veterans struggling with pts and tbi highly trained and free service dogs through its pups4patriots program, providing pups To veterans.

American Humane hero dog awards the American Humane hero dog awards is an annual, nationwide competition that searches out and recognizes america's hero dogs - often ordinary dogs who do extraordinary things, whether it's saving lives on the battlefield, lending sight or hearing To a human companion, or helping people achieve their goals. Dogs are honored in multiple categories for the hero dog awards:law enforcement and First responder dogs - this category broadly includes dogs that are critical To First responders, that safeguard the public, and that find the missing and victims of disasters. Law enforcement dogs' ability To help protect their human handlers, thwart lawbreakers, and find evidence makes them true partners To First responders. Scent detections dogs can accurately detect a variety of targets, including correctly identifying a multitude of diseases and flora and fauna, and are used To detect illicit substances, drugs, fire accelerants, firearms, or explosives. Search and rescue dogs are trained To find the missing, from those lost in the wilderness or city To victims of accidents and natural disasters.service and guide/hearing dogs - service dogs are trained To perform specific tasks for people with disabilities as defined by the americans with disabilities act (ada). They can be trained To work with people with physical mobility needs or limitations, or people who need alerts To medical conditions. They can also Serve as the "eyes and ears" for the blind and/or deaf or perform tasks for those with psychiatric disabilities such as post traumatic stress or traumatic brain injury. These specially trained dogs can even help by retrieving or manipulating objects that are out of their person's reach, alerting bystanders and retrieving help for their handler, leading while avoiding distractions and obstacles, and many other individual tasks as needed by a person with a disability. These heroes not only improve the lives of the people with whom they work, but also keep them safe every day.therapy dogs - credentialed animal-assisted therapy (aat) dogs are part of a therapeutic plan To aid with physical, social, emotional, and cognitive challenges for persons other than the dog's owner/handler. Aat has been shown To help enhance the lives of people in need such as children who have experienced abuse or neglect, patients undergoing chemotherapy or other difficult medical treatments, and military veterans and their families who are struggling To cope with the effects of wartime military service. Studies have found that aat lowers blood pressure, reduces stress and enhances a patient's ability To achieve physical and psychological wellness.military dogs - military working dogs First entered the service in 1942 To Serve in the army's k-9 corps. Today, these dogs are still playing an active role in searching for explosives and seizing enemies. Military working dogs have been used by the u.s. armed forces since world war i. In world war ii, 436 scout dogs walked combat patrols overseas, often detecting the enemy at 1,000 yards, long before the enemy became aware of them. Dogs continued To Serve with distinction in other conflicts, such as korea, where the army used about 1,500 dogs, primarily for guard duty. During the vietnam war, nearly 4,000 dogs were employed and, officially, 281 were killed in action. Today's conflicts include dogs at every level, still serving our country, helping To protect our troops.emerging hero and shelter dogs - just as our understanding of animal behavior and science is ever expanding, so too do the amazing stories of the human animal bond in action. Dogs in this category can be nominated for doing heroic deeds, large or small; for overcoming difficult odds; or by having a remarkable rescue story like the millions of homeless dogs in shelters, on the streets, or needing help from unfavorable situations. Whether it was a second chance and a new "leash" on life or just a perfect fit that was meant To be, these dogs highlight what it means To be man's best friend.after voting by the American public, winners in each category are honored at the star-studded American Humane hero dog awards gala in palm beach, florida.this popular, yearly national campaign draws hundreds of courageous canines from across the country, more than a million votes by the American public, and four billion media impressions, including features by nbc nightly news with lester holt kid's edition, today show and people magazine - all culminating in a celebrity-studded, national television broadcast. American Humane sanctuary American Humane sanctuary is a transformational rescue retreat for animals set in west palm beach, fl. Ever since we were called upon To Serve our country during world war i, American Humane has been supporting the u.s. military. In addition To returning war dogs back To u.s. Soil and reuniting them with their handlers, we work To help our brave veterans overcome the invisible wounds of duty through American Humane's famed pups4patriots program. While at the sanctuary, pups4patriots teams will continue their complete hands-on training sessions To cultivate the important connection between the veteran and his or her new service dog. Creating a welcoming environment conducive To this bonding process is crucial To the success of our program.in addition To helping our nation's veterans, the sanctuary is a haven where rescued animals can find hope and healing and eventually a forever home of their own. This one-of-a-kind refuge will Serve many functions, ultimately leading To a better tomorrow for all living creatures and the people with whom they come into contact. American Humane pet provider program throughout time, pets have been, are, and will always be staples in our lives. Because of this special bond it's important that we consider not only where our pets come from but also who is involved in the process of caring for them before they reach your home. Pet providers who meet American Humane's rigorous science-based certification standards set themselves apart from others and give pet owners assurance that their pets have been treated well at every step on the journey To their new family.american Humane's pet provider program is focused on assessing the condition, well-being and welfare of small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and aquatic life at pet provider locations and animal suppliers. American Humane certified brands are distinguished as those that prioritize animal welfare. The program incorporates science- and evidence-based practices into a verifiable audit.the Humane treatment of all animals is paramount To American Humane. It is our moral obligation To ensure they are treated well and with high animal welfare standards. Consumers can be confident that when they see the American Humane certified seal, they know the pets they are welcoming into their homes have received high levels of care and attention.following rigorous audits administered by American Humane auditors, certified pet providers are awarded the coveted American Humane certified seal of approval. Animal welfare standards are regularly reviewed by the program's scientific advisory committee, an international group of animal science experts, veterinarians, and ethicists. Certified providers should be commended for proactively taking the next step To ensure animals in their care are treated humanely and ethically.american Humane in actionamerican Humane in action is a tv series that provides viewers with a firsthand look at how our groundbreaking programs affect change in the real world, from animals rescued from perilous disasters To endangered species on the brink of extinction. Hosted by American Humane ceo and president dr. robin ganzert, the series features hollywood stars - four-legged and two-legged - leading conservationists, frontline rescue workers, those battling To keep our country safe and those who ensure a Humane food supply. Each of the episode shines a spotlight on a different program area: rescue, military, conservation, hollywood, and farm, with an overarching theme emphasizing how we continue To strengthen the human-animal bond. Public education, prevention, and outreachas the leader on animal welfare issues since 1877, news organizations are constantly seeking our expertise and commentary. We work with thousands of local, regional, and national news groups To get out lifesaving information and spread our message of compassion, caring and hope.