American Humane Society

Not to be confused with the American Humane Education Society or the Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International.
"No animals were harmed" redirects here. For the 2011 book, see No Animals Were Harmed (book).

American Humane Society
FormationOctober 9, 1877 (1877-10-09)
TypeNon-profit
FocusAnimal welfare, child welfare
Location
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Los Angeles
Region
United States
Revenue$68,000,000
Staff143
Websiteamericanhumane.org

The American Humane Society (previously American Humane), is an American animal welfare organization founded in 1877 committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of animals. It was previously called the International Humane Association and subsequently the American Humane Association and American Humane before changing its name to American Humane Society in 2025. In 1940, it became the sole monitoring body for the humane treatment of animals on the sets of unionized Hollywood films and other broadcast productions, a role it maintains through an agreement with the Screen Actors Guild. American Humane Society is best known for its certification mark "No Animals Were Harmed", which appears at the end of film or television credits where animals are featured.

The organization also rescues animals following natural disasters, and runs programs that certify farms, zoos, and aquariums, among other institutions for the humane treatment of animals.

American Humane Society is headquartered in Washington, D.C. It is a section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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