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November 26, 2007
How does someone celebrate a 130th birthday?
Of course, people and pets don’t live that long, but some organizations do. This year, the American Humane Association is celebrating the 130th anniversary of its founding in 1877. The association is observing this historic milestone with activities, special publications, official proclamations from public officials, and the unveiling of its newly redesigned logo.
American Humane, which endorses Animal Wow’s award-winning humane education programs, began with the unique mission to help protect both animals and children from abuse, neglect, cruelty and exploitation. That is still its mission and purpose today, as well as promoting understanding of The Link between animal abuse and human violence. Through many services and programs, American Humane is a national leader as well as the “voice” of those who cannot speak for themselves – our animals and our children.
You can thank American Humane for the “Be Kind to Animals Week®” national observance (which started in 1915), and for the “No Animals Were Harmed®” credit on movies and TV programs (which American Humane began in 1940).
American Humane’s extraordinary Rescue Rig is an 82-foot specialized emergency response tractor/trailer that travels the country throughout the year. When not in use at emergency sites like Hurricane Katrina, the Rescue Rig makes appearances free of charge to promote local rescue efforts with visibility and media attention.
Say “Happy Birthday” to American Humane by sending your best wishes to info@americanhumane.org. Learn much more about American Humane’s incredible and historic legacy at www.americanhumane.org.
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