humane society
noun
an organization devoted to promoting humane ideals, especially with reference to the treatment of animals.
humane societies
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pluralof humane society.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Animals that come from shelters, animal control facilities, humane societies and animal rescue organizations will still be able to be sold.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2025
According to officials at both humane societies, the 323 animals arrived in Tucson on Aug. 7 but were not taken into the shelter there.
From New York Times ● Nov. 21, 2023
Jones and Rodriguez said people should reach out to their local humane societies and shelters first for help.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 1, 2023
A half-dozen animal control departments from nearby counties and a couple of area humane societies responded to the property.
From Fox News ● Feb. 2, 2022
The teaching of humane societies condemning all vivisection is due to the exaggeration of a good sentiment and to ignorance of first principles.
From Moral Principles and Medical Practice The Basis of Medical Jurisprudence by Charles Coppens
