SHC Facts

A safe community is a humane community.

Safe Humane Chicago is an unprecedented community-wide alliance that combats violence by promoting compassion and caring for people and animals.

Through education, early intervention and community involvement, Safe Humane Chicago works to reduce violence by showing people how kindness and compassion towards animals make our communities safer and more humane. Comprehensive programming educates the public about humane treatment of animals, safety around animals and responsible pet ownership; promotes programs that stop the violence associated with dog fighting and animal abuse; trains mentors and community leaders who can take the message of compassion to their own communities; and connects pet owners to available resources.

As national sponsor of Safe Humane Chicago, Best Friends Animal Society will take this model to other cities across the country as Project Safe Humane.