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About the Humane Society

What is The Humane Society of the United States?

The Humane Society of the United States is a non-profit organization dedicated to focus on animal welfare and opposes animal-related cruelties of national scope. It uses strategies that are beyond the abilities of local organizations.

How can I be certain that the Humane Society of the United States is deserving of my support?

The Humane Society of the United States earns a top four-star rating from Charity Navigator, which reports that "you can give with confidence," and is approved by the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance for all 20 of its standards for charity accountability, which address charity governance, finances, effectiveness reporting, appeal accuracy, website disclosures and donor privacy.

How do I know where my money is going when I donate to The Humane Society of the United States?

71% of all gifts are spent directly on lifesaving animal protection programs, while the remaining funds help maintain their infrastructure and operations.

Donations

How can I donate to The Humane Society of the United States?

You can make a donation by visiting their website below.
Click here to donate!

Can I make a donation in someone's name or as a gift?

To make an outright memorial donation in honor of a beloved person or pet, please visit their website or click here.

Volunteer/Community

How can I get involved as a volunteer?

Candidates are assessed and interviewed on their initial deployment by HSUS staff. If the deployment goes well and both parties agree it's a good fit, the candidate will be fully admitted into the program as an animal rescue volunteer. Visit their website below to find out more about how you can volunteer.
Click here to learn more about how you can volunteer!

What impact have they had on the community?

The Humane Society has had a significant impact on the community.

  • 17 endangered species are now protected by a state law they helped pass
  • 300+ dogs were rescued from the largest dogfighting bust in South Carolina's history
  • $23 million worth of pet supplies and food were distrubuted by pets for life

Click here to learn more about their impact on the community!

Are their employment opportunities?

You can visit their website to find available employment, paid internship and volunteer opportunities across their family of organizations
Click here to visit their website!

Does the Humane Society offer scholarships or grants?

At the Humane Society of the United States, they have a commitment to cultivating diverse emerging leaders and the DEI Trailblazer Grants are open to those working and volunteering in animal welfare. You can visit their webiste to learn more.
Click here to learn more!

Other

How can I request assistance or support from the Humane Society of the United States?

If you or someone you know needs assitance, please visit our "Contact Them" page

For any other further questions you can find various ways of contacting them on our "Contact Them" page or you can click the link below to visit their website.

The Humane Society of the United States