Humane education – 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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The Poster Primer

In 1924, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in conjunction with the New York Women’s League for Animals, held a poster contest for children to promote kindness to animals. While contests like this were common, the preservation of the posters themselves were not. However, the winning posters from this particular batch…

Audrey Lodato

October 29, 2025

1920s, Animal Welfare

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Number of Dogs Removed: 201

The history of intakes as a measure of a shelter’s success continues to influence the way we perceive the most important functions of animal services.

Audrey Lodato

October 22, 2025

1900s, Animal Welfare

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“I am Working at the Roots.”

George Angell believed in education over enforcement. His community minded belief system makes him my favorite animal welfare hero.

Audrey Lodato

May 5, 2025

Animal Welfare

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

The Poster Primer

Number of Dogs Removed: 201

“I am Working at the Roots.”