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American Humane Deploys to Georgia in Wake of Devastating Tornadoes

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Washington, District of Columbia, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, has deployed to Georgia to help animals in need after multiple tornadoes displaced thousands of residents and their pets.

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  • Washington, District of Columbia, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, has deployed to Georgia to help animals in need after multiple tornadoes displaced thousands of residents and their pets.
  • Working on the ground alongside Spalding County Animal Care and Control, and coordinating with the Georgia Department of Agriculture and Atlanta Humane, American Humane is assisting in the recovery by helping maintain a temporary emergency shelter for rescued animals.
  • “American Humane always stands ready to help animals and people during trying times, and our Rescue Team is working tirelessly to save at-risk animals impacted by these devastating tornadoes,” said American Humane President and CEO, Dr. Robin Ganzert.
  • To support the American Humane Rescue Team’s lifesaving work, please visit AmericanHumane.org .

American Humane Honors the Legacy of Betty White by Launching Campaign to Designate January 17 as National Betty White Day

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Monday, January 9, 2023

To honor her lasting legacy, and cement her place in animal welfare history, American Humane today launched a campaign to gather 10,000 signatures to designate her birthday, January 17, as national #BettyWhiteDay.

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  • To honor her lasting legacy, and cement her place in animal welfare history, American Humane today launched a campaign to gather 10,000 signatures to designate her birthday, January 17, as national #BettyWhiteDay.
  • “For nearly a century, Betty White was a tireless and devoted animal welfare advocate for American Humane and we are proud to honor her legacy by creating a national day of remembrance aptly titled #BettyWhiteDay," said American Humane President and CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert.
  • "We bestowed our highest honor, the National Humanitarian Medal, on Betty because she reflected our core values of compassion, caring and hope.
  • To sign the petition and learn more about National Betty White Day, visit AmericanHumane.org/BettyWhiteDay .

CD&R Appoints Dan Glaser, Former President and CEO of Marsh McLennan, as an Operating Partner

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Monday, January 9, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R" or "the Firm") announced Dan Glaser, former President and CEO of Marsh McLennan ("MMC"), has joined the Firm as an Operating Partner.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R" or "the Firm") announced Dan Glaser, former President and CEO of Marsh McLennan ("MMC"), has joined the Firm as an Operating Partner.
  • Mr. Glaser joins CD&R's Financial Services team and will help source new investments and support portfolio company management teams as they execute their value creation plans.
  • "CD&R has a track record of partnering with management teams to build stronger and better performing businesses," said Mr. Glaser.
  • Former JP Morgan Chase Chief Operating Officer Gordon Smith was engaged as an Operating Advisor to CD&R funds in October, and David Winokur joined CD&R as a Partner and head of the Financial Services vertical in September.

Humane for the Holidays: American Humane's Cookbook for Beginners Centers on Compassionate Cooking

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holidays, American Humane, America's first national humane organization, released a cookbook for home cooks looking to create meals featuring responsibly raised and sustainable ingredients.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holidays, American Humane , America's first national humane organization, released a cookbook for home cooks looking to create meals featuring responsibly raised and sustainable ingredients.
  • The Humane Table: Cooking with Compassion, written by Dr. Robin R. Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane, features more than 100 carefully curated seasonal recipes from top chefs and national brands.
  • The recipes incorporate ingredients that are respectfully produced by farmers, ranchers, and other American Humane Certified organizations.
  • The Humane Table: Cooking with Compassionis distributed by Greenleaf Book Group Press (Print ISBN: 978-1-62634-948-3 and eBook ISBN: 978-1-62634-949-0).

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium’s International Conservation Center Earns American Humane Certified™ Seal for Exceptional Animal Welfare

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC, Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane , the countrys first national humane organization and the worlds largest certifier of animal welfare practices, today announced that Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquariums International Conservation Center has earned the American Humane Certified seal, demonstrating the exceptional welfare and treatment provided to animals in its care.

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  • WASHINGTON, DC, Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane , the countrys first national humane organization and the worlds largest certifier of animal welfare practices, today announced that Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquariums International Conservation Center has earned the American Humane Certified seal, demonstrating the exceptional welfare and treatment provided to animals in its care.
  • The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium has been an American Humane certified facility since 2016.
  • The Zoological Society of Pittsburgh owns and operates the International Conservation Center (ICC) and the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.
  • The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is American Humane Conservation-certified, a member of American Humane, and accredited by the Zoological Association of America.

American Humane Deploys to Florida in Aftermath of Devastating Hurricane Ian

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Friday, September 30, 2022

Washington, D.C., Sept. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane, the countrys first national humane organization, is deploying to Florida in the wake of the devastating damage wrought by Hurricane Ian.

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  • Washington, D.C., Sept. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane, the countrys first national humane organization, is deploying to Florida in the wake of the devastating damage wrought by Hurricane Ian.
  • American Humane is always ready to help both animals and people impacted by catastrophic, natural disasters like this one, said American Humane CEO and president Dr. Robin Ganzert.
  • To support the American Humane Rescue Teams lifesaving work, please visit AmericanHumane.org .
  • American Humane is the countrys first national humane organization and the worlds largest certifier of animal welfare, overseeing the humane treatment of more than one billion animals across the globe each year.

American Humane Reunites Heroic Military Working Dog with Beloved Handler in Indianapolis

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane , the countrys first national humane organization, today reunited retired Military Working Dog Fredy, a seven-year-old German Shepherd, with U.S. Marine Corps veteran Nicholas Rice, Fredys former handler and best friend, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane , the countrys first national humane organization, today reunited retired Military Working Dog Fredy, a seven-year-old German Shepherd, with U.S. Marine Corps veteran Nicholas Rice, Fredys former handler and best friend, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • American Humane honors the lifesaving contributions of all veterans, including the four-legged military dogs who risk their lives to courageously serve our country, said Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane.
  • American Humane will also provide for Fredys lifetime of veterinary care to make him as healthy and comfortable as possible during retirement.
  • American Humane is the countrys first national humane organization and the worlds largest certifier of animal welfare, overseeing the humane treatment of more than one billion animals across the globe each year.

American Humane Rescue Team Deploys to Flood-Ravaged Eastern Kentucky

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Friday, August 12, 2022

Washington, D.C., Aug. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane, the countrys first national humane organization, has deployed to eastern Kentucky in the wake of catastrophic flooding that killed dozens of people and displaced thousands.

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  • Washington, D.C., Aug. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane, the countrys first national humane organization, has deployed to eastern Kentucky in the wake of catastrophic flooding that killed dozens of people and displaced thousands.
  • American Humanes Rescue Team, and the organizations 50-foot rescue truck, rushed to the impacted area in early August as part of a coordinated effort with the National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition (NARSC).
  • To support the American Humane Rescue teams lifesaving work, please visit AmericanHumane.org .
  • American Humane is the countrys first national humane organization and the worlds largest certifier of animal welfare, overseeing the humane treatment of more than one billion animals across the globe each year.

Sodexo Receives “A” on Protein Sustainability Scorecard from Humane Society of the United States

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sodexo, a global food services and facilities management leader, has been awarded an A by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Protein Sustainability Scorecard .

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  • GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sodexo, a global food services and facilities management leader, has been awarded an A by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Protein Sustainability Scorecard .
  • As part of its overall goal of achieving a 34% carbon reduction target, Sodexo has committed to implementing 33% plant-based menus by 2025.
  • Working with our partners across the food system, including the Humane Society of the United States, we can unlock the solutions for a better tomorrow.
  • Founded in 1954, the Humane Society of the United States fights the big fights to end suffering for all animals.

American Humane Presents Dr. Jon Paul Rodríguez, Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, with the Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Washington, D.C., June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane, the countrys first national humane organization and the worlds largest certifier of animal welfare practices, awarded Dr. Jon Paul Rodrguez, Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, with the inaugural Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation on June 24th in Washington, D.C.

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  • Washington, D.C., June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane, the countrys first national humane organization and the worlds largest certifier of animal welfare practices, awarded Dr. Jon Paul Rodrguez, Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, with the inaugural Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation on June 24th in Washington, D.C.
  • We want to recognize the leading conservation scientists who are making significant changes in the fields of conservation and species preservation, said Mr. Kiessling.
  • Distinguished guests included Wolfgang F. Kiessling and his family, American Humane board members retired USMC Colonel Scott Campbell and retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Tom Kearney, and members of the global conservation community.
  • To learn more about American Humanes vital work in preserving and protecting the worlds magnificent and endangered species, visit https://www.AmericanHumane.org/Conservation .