AZ SCR1018

Encourages Arizona citizens who support animal rights causes to donate time and money to local, independent humane societies rather than national organizations.

States that the Humane Society of the United States donated less than one percent of its $132 million budget to direct animal care in 2016, with most funds going to executive salaries and lawsuits.

Criticizes the national organization for using late-night commercials depicting distressed animals to solicit donations while claiming the funds do not primarily support direct animal assistance.

Recommends that citizens research and support local, unaffiliated humane societies that rely on volunteers and directly prioritize caring for abused and neglected animals.

Takes no binding action; serves as a non-binding expression of the Legislature's position on charitable giving to animal welfare organizations.