Animal Rights Protection Agencies

Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is dedicated to creating a world where our relationship with animals is guided by compassion. We seek a truly humane society in which animals are respected for their intrinsic value, and where the human-animal bond is strong.

2100 L Street, NW Washington DC 20037; 202-452-1100; (http://www.hsus.org)

American Humane Association (AHA)

The American Humane Association (AHA) is a well-established animal welfare organization with a reputation of dedicated leadership on the issues that matter. AHA believes that being first means being positive and credible. We have learned to affect change by working with other organizations though cooperation and coalition building. AHA gets things done through positive advocacy and action.

800-227-4645; (www.americanhumane.org)

Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago

The Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago has been dedicated to helping companion animals and their guardians forge closer relationships. We are committed to serving the needs of companion animals and the humans who care for--and about--them.

510 N. LaSalle Chicago, IL 60610; 312-644-8338; (http://www.anticruelty.org)

• Through our adoption program we help match the right animal with the right owner.
• Our clinic not only provides very low cost spay/neuter procedures for anyone who makes an appointment, it also serves low-income clients.
• The humane education department visits with students from kindergarten through college, as well as producing award winning education films.
• Our humane investigators respond to accounts of abuse and neglect.
• The department of behavior and training helps to solve pet behavior problems as well as providing dog training.
• Our volunteers are active and important.