Community Outreach

November 1, 2011

Mouthpieces: It Takes All Kinds

This installment of Mouthpieces promotes the advantages of adopting a mutt.

November 1, 2011

Value Added

A veterinarian explains “social value,” and how to quantify the results of sheltering and animal welfare programs to public officials who make spending decisions, or to those outside the sheltering sphere.

November 1, 2011

Off Leash: Reclaiming the Christmas Puppy

The Ottawa Humane Society has rediscovered the joys of the Santa-delivered pet.

November 1, 2011

Field Trip: Taking the Roads Less Traveled

Started with more determination and resourcefulness than capital, this nonprofit now makes a difference in the battle against pet overpopulation in rural Pennsylvania.

September 1, 2011

The "101" Department: Start Spreading the News

Pets for Life NYC, an animal surrender prevention program, seeks to give people the advice and services they need before they relinquish their pets to shelters. Find out how to create a similar pet safety net in your community.

The Shelter Pet Project

The Shelter Pet Project is an unprecedented three-year media campaign aimed at boosting pet adoptions nationwide. A collaborative effort by The Humane Society of the United States, Maddie's Fund, and the Ad Council, in partnership with the entire animal welfare community, The Shelter Pet Project has the potental to change the lives of millions of animals.

Spanish Language Information

Resources for outreach to Spanish-speaking communities, including reproducible pet behavior tip sheets, spay/neuter materials, and more.

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

Join The HSUS in highlighting the truly lifesaving work done by animal shelters like yours around the country during National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week each November.

Pets for Life

The HSUS Pets for Life program has one very ambitious goal: to keep pets and their people together. Pets for Life recognizes that one of the greatest threats to pets is a lack of understanding on the part of caregivers along with a lack of awareness of available resources.

Humane Education Programs

Whether you have an established youth education program or are looking to start one from the ground up, the Humane Society of the United States, can help.

Spanish Pet Behavior Tip Sheets

Reach out to your community's Spanish-speaking population with our reproducible pet behavior tip sheets.

Animal Fighting Handout

Download and distribute this handout designed to help members of your community spot and report dogfighting.