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
Jones and Rodriguez said people should reach out to their local humane societies and shelters first for help.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 1, 2023
Dogs and other household pets are known hate July 4, and many humane societies and animal shelters prepare for an influx of lost or runaway pets after the holiday.
From New York Times ● Jul. 4, 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
For many years he was active in the organization of humane societies in England and America.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1 by Various
