About Us

We are a 501(c)3 multidisciplinary organization that boasts representation from key components of the community who link together toward a common goal.  Organized in 1999, our objective is to raise awareness and demonstrate intervention strategies leading to a more comprehensive understanding of the connection between animal abuse and other, escalating forms of human violence.  In particular, we support human-animal bond based interventions that have a demonstrated, positive impact on breaking ‘the link’ between animal abuse and human violence. We hold conferences in Phoenix, Arizona, in support of that objective.

Contact Information

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Brochure

Download a copy of our Humane Link Brochure here!

The Humane Link Board of Directors:

LINK Chair
Kari Nienstedt, Arizona State Director
The Humane Society of the United States

LINK Vice Chair
(open)

LINK Secretary
Nancy Harris, Deputy Director
Maricopa Animal Care & Control

LINK Treasurer
Pam Gaber, President & Founder
Gabriels Angels

Christina Risley-Curtiss, MSSW, Ph. D., Associate Director
Animal-Human Interactions Coordinator, Arizona State University School of Social Work

Mary Lou Jennings, MC, Program Director
Animal Assisted Therapy Program, Phoenix Children's Hospital

Kris Haley, Humane Education Specialist
Arizona Humane Society

Allie Bones, Executive Director
Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Lydia Peirce, Attorney
General legal practice with emphasis on animal and equine law, cruelty and domestic violence issues.