humane society

American  

noun

1. (often initial capital letter) an organization devoted to promoting humane ideals, especially with reference to the treatment of animals.

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humane society British  

noun

1. an organization for promotion of humane ideals, esp in dealing with animals

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Etymology

Origin of humane society

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

A drop of existential awareness may even make us a more humane society.

From The Wall Street Journal

The cubs, which were found malnourished earlier this year, were trapped by the UC Davis California Carnivores Program and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, according to the San Diego Humane Society.

From Los Angeles Times

An aggressive neighborhood squirrel has locals nervous after it attacked several residents, prompting visits to the emergency room for bites and scratches to their arms and legs, according to a local humane society and a resident.

From Los Angeles Times

“This is never a decision we take lightly,” Alexis Wohl, wildlife veterinary manager at the San Diego Humane Society, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

A 2-month-old orphaned black bear cub was rescued from the woods and is being raised by humans dressed as bears at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center.

From Los Angeles Times