🐈⬛🐕🐖🐘🐒🐓 Founded in 1877, American Humane Society is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and well-being of all animals.
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20 years in the Army. 2 deployments to Iraq. Then she met Tiny Tim. 🐾
“A hug of paws” gave veteran Rose her life back. 💙💚
Hear her story on #RobinsNest . youtu.be/W7ImaoF6jSM?si=LYKa…
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Today at #WVIConference, 20-year Army veteran Rose shares how service dog Tiny Tim changed her life after battling PTS and depression. Hear Rose’s inspiring story of resilience on Monday's episode of Robin's Nest on #RobinsNest.
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Each of our Hero Dog Awards finalists reminds us what it means to be brave, loyal and full of heart.
📺 Tune in TOMORROW to see who will be named America’s 16th Annual Hero Dog Winner on the @todayshow
Some species survive because someone refused to give up on them. Dr. Abdul Kabir has dedicated his career to protecting the Indus River dolphin, one of the world's rarest freshwater mammals and a rare conservation success story. 🐬
Listen now. ⬇️
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Meet the community saving Indus River dolphins, one canal rescue at a time. 🐬 Dr. Abdul Kabir shares how local residents help rescue stranded dolphins and return them safely to the Indus River, giving them a second chance. Tune in to Monday to learn more.
Meet Robin, the “fearless” Humboldt penguin making a splash at @brookfield_zoo, named for our President & CEO, Dr. Robin Ganzert, who shares her birthday! 👋🐧🥳
Read more from @Suntimes ⤵️ americanhumane.co/robin-the-…
Some people study wildlife. Others help rewrite its future. 🐅🦁
2026 #KiesslingPrize finalist Dr. Yadvendradev Jhala has spent more than 30 years helping conserve India's tigers, Asiatic lions, cheetahs and Great Indian Bustards.
Listen now! ⤵️
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Who knew there were lions in India? 🦁🤔 Once reduced to fewer than 50 animals, Asiatic lions have rebounded to nearly 1,000 and now share the landscape with people across western India. Listen in full on next week’s episode of #RobinsNest. 🎧
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She left banking to save vultures. 🦅 On this week's #RobinsNest, Kerri Wolter shares her journey from the corporate world to becoming one of Africa's leading vulture conservationists & explains what's at stake if these critical birds disappear.
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Some of nature’s most important work is done by the species we appreciate the least. 🦅
Vultures prevent disease and keep ecosystems healthy. Kiessling Prize finalist Kerri Wolter is working to keep them in our skies.
🎙️ Full conversation Monday on #RobinsNestPodcast
Congratulations to the entire team @LoroParque on this achievement! 👏
Proud to once again achieve Global Humane Certification, one of the world’s leading standards for animal welfare. 🌍
This recognition reflects our continued commitment to animal welfare, conservation, science and education.
Thank you @americanhumane and Dr. @RobinGanzert for your continued trust and support. 💙
Hope. Action. Collaboration. 🐒💙💚
2026 Kiessling Prize finalist Dr. Jonah Ratsimbazafy joins Dr. Robin Ganzert on #RobinsNestPodcast to discuss protecting Madagascar's lemurs and why conservation succeeds when people come together for a common purpose.
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Madagascar without lemurs? For Dr. Jonah Ratsimbazafy, that's not Madagascar at all. 🐒💙💚 The 2026 Kiessling Prize finalist calls it "lemur therapy." His belief is simple: when people connect with wildlife, they're more likely to protect it. americanhumane.co/robinsnest…
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Our President & CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert has received the 2026 George B. Rabb Conservation Medal from @brookfield_zoo Chicago. Named for a scientist who proved science and compassion belong together, it honors leaders who live that vision through action.
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From rainforest rescues to sloth rehabilitation, conservation scientist Néstor Correa has dedicated his career to protecting wildlife. 🦥🛟 Hear from the APPC founder and this year’s 2026 Kiessling Prize finalist on the latest #RobinsNestPodcast. youtu.be/KYMuKYgTk4M
Big news from Budapest! 🎉 Were thrilled to announce that Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden has earned the Global Humane Certified™ distinction for its high standards of care and treatment of animals.
Learn more ➡️ americanhumane.org/press-rel…
In 2007, Dr. Ding Wang watched the baiji go extinct in the Yangtze. He spent the next 20 years making sure it didn’t happen twice. Today the Yangtze finless porpoise is the only critically endangered small cetacean on Earth that’s recovering.
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Four heroes. One unforgettable episode. 🐾🏆
Tune in for a special new episode of #RobinsNest with four #HeroDogAward winners Sgt. Bo, Bo, Maverick & Ethan.
📆 Don't forget to set a reminder to nominate your hero starting June 1!
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Day 7 of #BeKindToAnimalsWeek®: Prepare to Protect 🐾
Natural disasters and emergencies can strike at any time, leaving pets, families and communities vulnerable.
📥 Download our free pet preparedness guide to help keep your animals safe ⤵️ americanhumane.co/4wl4qoy
Day 6 of #BeKindToAnimalsWeek® - Honoring Heroes 🫡
From Pups4Patriots™ service dog placements to Military Working Dog reunifications, these bonds restore connection, confidence and companionship.
Share a message of gratitude on our Wall of Gratitude ⤵️ americanhumane.co/4uX302f
