Humane Society

Description

Our Promise

The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International work hand in hand to  end animal suffering, through direct rescue and care for animals in crisis, corporate and legislative policy reforms and public education campaigns around the globe. We fight all forms of animal cruelty to achieve the vision behind our name: a humane society. And we can’t do it without you.

We Fight the Big Fights to End Suffering of All Animals

Working together, the Humane Society of the United States and our global affiliate, Humane Society International, are the world’s most effective animal protection organizations. Our dedicated members support us because they know we take on the toughest fights wherever we find them. We pass laws banning cruel practices, expose institutional cruelties and work with our affiliates to care for animals in crisis. And we’re educating our millions of supporters on how to make humane, compassionate choices every day.

Our Impact by the Numbers

HSUS social media followers: 3.7 million+
HSUS email subscribers: 1 million
Unique HSUS website monthly visits: 1 million

HSI social media followers: 1.5 million+
HSI email subscribers: 1.3 million
Unique HSI website monthly visits: 4,000

Animals rescued and cared for by the Humane Society of the United States and our affiliates in 2018: 260,577

Additional Comments

What We Do

The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International are building a more compassionate world for all animals. Here are some of our biggest fights.

Companion Animals
- Ending puppy mills
- Supporting shelters

Wildlife
- Ending trophy hunting
- Promoting smarter and more humane wildlife management

Farm Animal Protection
- Phasing out cruel factory farming practices
- Encouraging a more plant-based diet

Animals Used in Research
- Developing alternatives to animal testing
- Encouraging the use of cruelty-free products

Animal rescue and Care
- Helping animals during natural disasters
- Ending dogfighting

About Our Supporters

- Median age: 45+
- Tend to be highly educated and influential within their circles and communities
- Median household income: $80,000
- Enjoy dining out at restaurants and bars, getting in the kitchen to cook or bale and traveling for leisure
- Lead active lives, indexing higher for hiking and fitness activities

Animals Matter

People love and are passionate about all animals. Aligning your organization with the HSUS and HSI can help you tap into this powerful cause.

- 86% of U.S. households care for pets—that's 84.6 million households!
- When it come to charitable giving, animal welfare is one of America's top three causes year after year
- 87% of consumers will buy a product that aligns with their values