Putting the Human in Humane

Here is a riddle for you; what does a bear with second-degree burns on his paws, a horse whose owner abandoned him without food or shelter, too many puppies living in cramped conditions, and a 7 year-old boy diagnosed with cancer have in common? These four situations fall under an umbrella of the many services the American Humane Association provide to wildlife, pets, farm animals, and children. It is not just about cats and dogs, there are so many situations of wildlife abuse and farm animal neglect that often miss the scope of attention from the media. The association also addresses encouraging and building positive interaction between animals and children and furthering the study and treatment of cancer in children. 

Do you know the story behind “Smokey the Bear?” Google the story, and you will see a real-life example of how animals in the wild need just as much support and attention as our little poodles and guinea pigs.  I, prior to writing this blog and doing some research, did not know the association not only dealt with wild animals and their humane treatment, but addressing the treatment of cancer in children, and how animal-human interaction can benefit and add to the research efforts of the disease.

The American Humane Association makes animals and the humane treatment of them by humans and other animals their number one priority.  Through research and educating the public and society in general, the association strives to make a difference every single do, and I think they do a pretty darn good job!

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