December 2022

Remembering the Animal Advocates We Lost in 2022

As we look toward a new year full of promise and hope for animals and people, we must also remember those we lost in 2022 who helped further American Humane’s “First To Serve” mission. While these animal lovers may no longer be with us physically, their spirit and generosity live on through their dedicated support […]

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National Visit The Zoo Day

December 27th is National Visit the Zoo Day. Ever since the first one opened in 1793, zoos have been home to a wide range of species from around the world. They have provided visitors with close encounters to wildlife and advanced invaluable scientific research. Just one trip to the zoo can increase one’s environmental awareness, […]

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Appreciate Your Feline Friends This Holiday Season

December is a celebratory month marked by several major holidays. A lesser-known celebration in December is National Cat Lovers Month. On this special occasion, we take the time to appreciate the furry feline friends who enrich our lives. Most historians estimate that cats were domesticated around 9,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent area (today’s […]

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Join Us In Celebrating International Animal Rights Day

December 10th is International Animal Rights Day – a special occasion to reaffirm our obligation to protect and preserve the animals that enliven our planet. Started by the humane organization, Uncaged, in 1998, this date intentionally coincides with Human Rights Day, reminding us that values such as dignity and respect are also owed to animals. […]

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Wildlife Conservation Day and International Cheetah Day

December 4th marks Wildlife Conservation Day. Established by the U.S. State Department in 2012, this day seeks to raise awareness about preserving Earth’s most vulnerable species. It reminds us of our moral obligation to protect the animals that enrich our planet and our lives. One of the most well-known endangered species is the cheetah–and as […]

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