The Humane Society of the United States was established on this day in 1954, and it's been working to oppose and seek to prevent "all use or exploitation of animals that causes pain, suffering, or fear," ever since. On Humane Society Anniversary Day, animal lovers can familiarize themselves with the organization's leading campaigns, learn how they can donate, or even find out how to volunteer themselves.

Here on GoComics, a number of characters have turned to the Humane Society in times of need. Some humans needed pets, some pets needed humans, and one very independent beagle occasionally needed a punchline.

Make reading the following 10 comics referencing The Humane Society a pet project of yours, today.

Lola By Todd Clark Feb 7, 2011

Peanuts By Charles Schulz July 15, 1962

The Elderberries By Corey Pandolph and Phil Frank and Joe Troise Sept 18, 2005

Cathy By Cathy Guisewite May 20, 1998

Peanuts By Charles Schulz Feb 11, 1964

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