From May 1 to 7, join the American Humane Society in celebrating Be Kind to Animals Week, which, founded in 1915, is the oldest commemorative week in American history. AHS invites the public to visit americanhumane.org and take a kindness pledge to become a part of the “Compassion Movement.”

AHS outlined a host of ways to celebrate Be Kind to Animals Week, such as adopting a pet from a local shelter, rescue group or reputable breeder.