My Nonprofit Reviews

I am honored...blessed, in truth...to have been an ambassador for American Humane for the past two years now. It is with great joy that I can speak openly and honestly about this unique organization which backs up its words of caring with actual deeds. Unlike other organizations that make bold claims with regard to animal welfare then prove poor or dishonest on follow up, AH has launched numerous programs that help, heal and honor our four-footed military heroes, our heartland livestock and our animal entertainers. Countless animals are enjoying longer, healthier and happier...and it can be measured!...lives specifically because of the dedication by all at American Humane. I'd like to give it 10 stars...

It's somewhat difficult to image that America's oldest working charity designed to help animals and children (etc.), and one that continues to do so, so much good would need further help getting noticed, but I am thrilled to be able to assist by sharing my story. I am a working actress, author, and staunch animal advocate, hosting my own podcast entitled "Animal Magnetism." Because of my work to further support of modern zoos and aquariums at home and abroad, my stance on the necessity of institutions such as SeaWorld, GA and the work they and others do in so many areas, I came to the attention of Robin Ganzert, Ph.D and AHA and was asked to be an AHA ambassador; I agreed immediately. In the last several months "on duty" as it were, I have discovered even more about AHA and its necessary role in animal conservation and preservation. From being a first responder in disaster areas such as No. Carolina and Louisiana, saving countless animal lives and reuniting pets with owners, to Humane Heartland which ensures the humane treatment of animals in the factory farming system---with a rating system and seals of approval for cruelty free vendors, to Humane Hollywood (particularly close to my heart) which ensures on-set safety for working animal actors, to launching their newest program, the Humane Conservation Initiative (creating animal enclosures in zoos and aquariums best for the animal from the animal's point of view,) AHA is doing more to help better and save the lives of animals both domestic and exotic than almost any other animal advocacy organization that comes to mind. I was privileged enough to be asked to speak to members of the U.S. Legislature on this last initiative and witnessed the success that AHA has on Capitol Hill and the power they have to get their humane message out to actual lawmakers. They deserve a spot in the top ten most efficient and beneficial charities by any standard. Actually, to my mind, they deserve spot number one.