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AHA Red Star Deployment Update: Heading to Oklahoma

American Humane Association — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:16:58 +0000

AHA Red Star Deployment Update: Heading to Oklahoma Friends in Oklahoma – Red Star™ is on the way! Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and know that our Red Star teams have just deployed to assist with the rescue efforts. The State of Oklahoma has kindly extended a formal invitation for American Humane Association’sRead More

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Helping the city of Boston heal through the human-animal bond

Amy McCullough, National Director, Red Star Animal-Assisted Therapy — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:59:05 +0000

Boston, MA, Week of April 24, 2013 Bailey, my therapy dog, and I arrived in Boston eight days after the terror bombing on Marathon Monday and four days after the manhunt ended. Our hotel is in Copley Square, just blocks from the finish line on Boylston Street. Wednesday morning, April 24th, marked the first dayRead More

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Finding Comfort in the Wake of Tragedy

Dr. Caren Caty, Ph.D. — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:38:55 +0000

Senior Fellow American Humane Association Children’s Innovation Institute Many people are experiencing powerful feelings related to the tragedies that occurred at the Boston Marathon. There are healthy and unhealthy ways to express emotions. Children are especially vulnerable to a powerful display of emotion from adults and the chaotic atmosphere that can create. Therefore, adults canRead More

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“Luck” case closed by Los Angeles District Attorney

American Humane Association — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:50:26 +0000

Following a year-long investigation by American Humane Association and an independent humane organization with subsequent review by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office has stated that no charges are being brought in the HBO production of “Luck.” Throughout the production, American Humane Association’s famed Film and Television Unit, whichRead More

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The Boston Bombings: Tips to Help Kids Cope

American Humane Association — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:44:20 +0000

American Humane Association Offers Tips to Help Children Deal with Concerns Following the Boston Marathon Bombings WASHINGTON, D.C., April 15, 2013 – Following the bombings during the Boston Marathon today, American Humane Association issued these tips for parents and other caregivers to help children cope with the fear and uncertainty caused by this tragedy: KeepRead More

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News

American Humane Association — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:06:52 +0000

We are saddened to report that a dog who had been scheduled to appear in a commercial shoot passed away in a clinic yesterday before filming of the animal was to take place. The dog started exhibiting signs of distress before he was called to set, and an AHA Certified Animal Safety Representative on theRead More

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American Humane Association Dedicates Lois Pope Life Redstar Rescue Vehicle in Ceremony in Palm Beach

American Humane Association — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:23:58 +0000

New Vehicle Expands Legendary Red Star Animal Emergency Services Program to South Florida PALM BEACH, FL, April 3, 2013 Ford advertises that its trucks are “tough.” And thanks to Florida philanthropist Lois Pope and American Humane Association, there’s a new Ford truck in town that may be the toughest yet. In fact, it’s tough enoughRead More

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HEROES TO THE HERO DOGS!

American Humane Association — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:07:24 +0000

Even a hero needs help sometimes. We are happy to announce that Trupanion, a trusted pet brand and proven industry leader in pet insurance and proud sponsor of the American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™, became the sole provider of pet insurance for our 2011 and 2012 Hero Dog category winners earlier this month. OurRead More

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AHA orders investigation of shark death

American Humane Association — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:21:27 +0000

American Humane Association has enlisted an independent scientific and medical expert on marine species to conduct an investigation into the unfortunate death of a shark several hours after filming a commercial in California last week. Our mission is to ensure the safety and humane treatment of animals during production, and we can report that thereRead More

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A Red Star™Animal Emergency Rescue Vehicle for Betty White

American Humane Association — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:25:23 +0000

Betty White has supported the American Humane Association™ for more than sixty years now. To celebrate her 91st birthday, Betty is making a gift to the charity she has long held dear and is matching up to $25,000 in donations so that together we can purchase a Red Star™ Animal Emergency Services Rescue Vehicle forRead More

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