Animal Humane Association (AHA)
Not to be confused with Humane Society of the United States
Mission Statement..!
Ensure the welfare, wellness and well-being of children and animals
Protects..?
Since that fateful meeting in 1877, American Humane Association has held a to our ideals, mission, and vision as the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the welfare of both children and animals.The mission of the American Humane Association, as a network of individuals and organizations, is to prevent cruelty, abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children and animals and to assure that their interests and well-being are fully, effectively, and humanely guaranteed by an aware and caring society.
A Few Laws
-Child abuse laws and Reporting Child Abuse to Child Protective Services Animal Welfare -Public Policy: Advocating for the Humane treatment of animals American Humane -Association: Cruelty to Animals Is NOT Free Speech or Entertainment -American Humane Association urges support for Ohio’s House Bill 55
People Against
Anyone who abuse children or animals.....
Community Concerns
The community is concerned about whether their animals and/or children are really protected from abuse and neglect.
Incidences
-In the late 1980s, the Association was accused by Bob Barker and the United Activists for Animal Rights of condoning animal cruelty on the set of Project X and in several other media projects. +Each year a series of dogs are awarded the Hero Dog Awards, given to dogs that have contributed substantially to human society.