The following position statements have been established by the board of directors and staff of Animal Humane Society.
- Animals in entertainment and competition
- Animals used for biomedical research and testing and education
- Breed-specific bans
- Breeding of companion animals
- Canine elective and cosmetic surgical procedures
- Community cats
- Declawing of domestic cats
- Open admission
- Pet identification
- Pet population
- Pet training methods
- Rescue and relief