1940s – Barking at the Knot

Animals in the Service of Man: A Humane Education Video from 1944

Animals in the Service of Man was an educational video for children produced by the American Humane Association and shown as part of the humane ed curriculum in the 1940s.

Audrey Lodato

January 13, 2026

1940s, Animal Welfare

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Recommendations for Stray Dog Control in Relationship to Rabies: 1942

Mass vaccination of dogs to prevent rabies still wasn’t recommended by scientists in 1942. Learn why.

Audrey Lodato

January 8, 2026

1940s, Animal Welfare

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The Red Star

The American Red Star set the stage for disaster response during World War one. Learn about the foundations of this division of the American Humane Association.

Audrey Lodato

July 23, 2025

1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, Animal Welfare

American Humane Association, Animal Welfare, animals, Disaster response, dogs, history, pets, The Red Star, War effort, World War One

Animals in the Service of Man: A Humane Education Video from 1944

Recommendations for Stray Dog Control in Relationship to Rabies: 1942

The Red Star