We work with law enforcement to investigate the worst cases of animal abuse nationwide. Every year, we rescue thousands of animals from puppy mills, animal fighting operations, disasters and other large-scale situations of cruelty and neglect.
Learn more about our animal rescue efforts that take place during hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and more.
While the Humane Society of the United States does not run or oversee local animal shelters or rescues, we do operate rescue teams, community-based programs and sanctuaries and care centers that directly assist tens of thousands of animals each year. The animals we rescue are either transferred to local rescue groups or transported to emergency shelters for thorough examination by veterinarians in order to receive any necessary medical treatment they may require.
Received care from our Animal Rescue Team after being saved from cruelty and disasters in 2022.
Across the country allow us to call on them when rescued animals need a safe place to go; they are known as our Shelter and Rescue Partners.
We never know where disasters will strike or when animals may be in need of urgent rescue, but we know we must be ready. Your support makes our preparedness, rescue, care and relief work possible.
