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Your gift gives homeless pets a second chance

Since 1948, The National Humane Education Society has rescued dogs and cats, taught kindness to animals, and made spay/neuter affordable for families in our community. Your donation keeps that work going.

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 54-0618244
  • Gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law
  • Secure giving powered by GoFundMe Pro

Make your gift

Questions about a gift? membersrvs@nhes.org or (304) 725-0506, ext. 204

Where your gift goes

Every donation supports three programs that help animals and the people who love them.

Brock, an adoptable dog at NHES, sitting in the grass
Rescue & adoption

Care for homeless pets

Your gift provides food, shelter, and veterinary care for dogs and cats while they wait for loving homes.

Meet our animals →

An NHES humane educator holding a small dog with four students
Humane education

Teach kindness

Our programs help children and adults learn compassion and respect for animals, creating a more humane future.

About humane education →

Two black kittens sitting side by side on a cat tree in front of a heart-shaped sign
Spay Today

Prevent pet overpopulation

Reduced-cost spay/neuter surgeries help families care for their pets and mean fewer homeless animals.

About Spay Today →

Monthly giving

Become a Partner in Animal Welfare

Monthly donors are the steady heartbeat of our work. A recurring gift helps us plan ahead, so we can say yes to an animal in need, a classroom visit, or a family that can’t afford a spay/neuter surgery.

  • Choose Monthly on the donation form above
  • Join our PAW Member community and get updates on the animals you help
  • Prefer your bank? Give monthly by bank draft

Give monthly

Five adoptable cats and dogs from NHES: an orange tabby, a hound, a black and white cat, a puppy, and a tabby cat
Anna C. Briggs, founder of The National Humane Education Society, with her dog
Anna C. Briggs
Founder, 1948

Our mission since 1948

“To foster a sentiment of kindness to animals in children and adults.”

Anna C. Briggs founded The National Humane Education Society to teach compassion and protect animals in need. Your gift carries her legacy forward for every animal in our care today.

Frequently asked questions

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes. The National Humane Education Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 54-0618244), and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Is the donation form secure?

Yes. Online gifts are processed securely through GoFundMe Pro, our giving platform. NHES never sees or stores your full card number.

Can I include NHES in my will or estate plans?

Yes, and thank you for thinking of the animals. For information about wills, bequests, and other planned gifts, contact our Membership Services team at membersrvs@nhes.org or (304) 725-0506, ext. 204.

How do I change or cancel a monthly gift?

Contact our Membership Services team at membersrvs@nhes.org or (304) 725-0506, ext. 204, and we’ll be happy to help.

We switched giving platforms. What does that mean for me?

NHES moved to a new online giving platform. If you have questions about a past or recurring donation, please email membersrvs@nhes.org or call (304) 725-0506, ext. 204.

Every gift makes a difference

Whether it’s $10 or $1,000, your donation helps an animal in need today.

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