title: The humane society and the human-companion animal bond. Reflections on the broken bond.
abstract: This article discusses the history of the humane movement and how humane societies facilitate the human-companion animal bond by conducting various animal-protection programs (cruelty prevention, rescues, adoptions, veterinary services, for example) and participating in pet-facilitated therapy programs. Also discussed is the euthanasia of unwanted and unclaimed animals and its effect on animal shelter personnel.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D005065:Euthanasia / Q000662:veterinary*; D001841:Human-Animal Bond; D006801:Humans; D009769:Object Attachment; D012952:Societies