The Humane Society began in America in 1954 with the goal of ending animal cruelty. The multiple founders were trying to save many animals and get society to end abuse to animals. A question often appearing what will be done with these animals in the shelter. Research has been done proving the help of pets in therapy homes or a support for the mentally ill. Humane Society's play many roles in the community as it not only holds the animals that have no homes, it offers a place for community members
Increasing the San Diego Humane Society’s Adaptive Capacity The San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) has recently become one of the largest animal sheltering organizations in the nation. The recent mergers with four other San Diego county animal welfare organizations within the last six years have brought about adaptive challenges. Furthermore, three of the four mergers have occurred within the last year. One such major adaptive challenge is with its inability to effectively communicate with all members
The Humane Society of the United States, HSUS, has released many commercials to show the terrible conditions that some animals are subject to live in. These commercials also promote the need for people to adopt from shelters, and give these animals a second chance at a better life. This commercial in particular shows singer, and 3rd place contestant on “The Voice”, Christina Grimmie, playing the piano, and singing her version of Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding Out for a Hero”. As she sings, many pictures
One extracurricular activity that is important to me is volunteering at the Skagit Valley Humane Society. I have always enjoyed being around animals so I decided to volunteer. I can help animals that have lost everything and just need someone to love them. While volunteering I walk the dogs, clean cages or whatever the staff needs me to do. The animals love the attention they get and only want to be loved. This experience made me realize that caring for animals is something I enjoy doing. By volunteering
The Supreme Philosophy Of Man. Many animals who have given people their love have been cast off or mistreated. The Humane Society Of The United States(HSUS) has made it their mission since 1954 to prevent this cruelty before it happens. The four founders of HSUS Helen Jones, Larry Andrews, Marcia Glaser, and Fred Meyers, all believed in this mission. I believe that the Humane Society Of The United States has a worthwhile and honorable mission. It is one of the best. Not only does it save thousands
This paper describes Carly’s service learning project in which she spent twenty hours volunteering at the Alachua County Humane Society (ACHS). She worked with dogs and cats, caring for them until they were adopted into forever homes. She also formed relationships with fellow volunteers, specifically one from the same Family, Youth, and Community Sciences (FYCS) program at the University of Florida. In this paper, Carly’s feelings about the service learning in which she participated will be discussed
I have had pets, specially cats, since the day I was born. Some of these cats my family bought from a family with a litter of kittens they needed to get rid of. Others we got from humane societies. Over the years, I have had 6 different pet cats, not all at once of course. The most memorable were the ones that were rescued from a shelter because we saved them from the lonely, tiny cages that they were forced to live in day in and day out. As we were looking for the most recent additions, I grew tired
well. However, there is major controversy about the use of animals in any entertainment. Here are some key terms defined by the American Humane Association (AHA): Animal is any sentient creature, including birds, fish, reptiles, and insects. Harmed is physical injury or damaged; having had pain or loss or suffering inflicted. According to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, they have defined animal cruelty as “inflicting pain, suffering,
The general goal of the Humane Society Colorado Springs, is to eliminate the cruelty and suffering of animals. In a quest to keep animals safe and in places where they are treated with love and care, they possess a rescue and adoption program. It is a big and important decision to make the decision about bringing an adopted pet into your home. Not everyone can realistically adopt a pet and they can donate in other ways. If you have truly evaluated your time, money and housing restrictions and still
cosmetic companies can use which would eliminate animal testing and produce more accurate results. Cosmetic testing on animals costs billions of dollars each year and often produces ineffective results. From Fact Sheet: Cosmetic Testing: The Humane Society of the United States. Cosmetic companies are using animals to test products like skin cream, perfume, make-up and shampoo. As we spend so much money on cosmetic testing on animals, one should be reminded how different animals really are from humans