humane society

noun

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

humane society

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of humane society¹

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

One official said Wednesday about another case, “I don’t think that any humane society ought to be executing people that way until we figure out how to do it right.”

From Vox

Your local community likely has a humane society, shelter, or rescue organization that puts dogs up for adoption.

From Outside Online

“I could name 20 others that all hate the Humane Society,” he said.

From The Daily Beast

The Humane Society is under attack by a PR firm that advises the American Kennel Association.

From The Daily Beast

She says the Humane Society would like to enforce spay and neuter laws to the point where there would be no purebred dogs left.

From The Daily Beast

CEO of the Winnipeg Humane Society, Bill McDonald, told CBC that videos of Arturo swaying side to side are alarming.

From The Daily Beast

He tells me about the absurdity of the ASPCA, the Humane Society of the United States, and PETA.

From The Daily Beast

Again my escort and myself started off to earn the Royal Humane Society's medal.

From Project Gutenberg

We are glad to know that the Royal Humane Society rewarded these brave children for their noble heroism.

From Project Gutenberg

Once in another club, a big, swell affair, there was a Humane Society programme.

From Project Gutenberg

They who merely keep out on the beach in a storm in the winter are sometimes rewarded by the Humane Society.

From Project Gutenberg

A Humane Society medal came for him yesterday, and Nadine pinned it upon his bed-clothes.

From Project Gutenberg