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The mission of the ASPCA, as stated by Henry Bergh in 1866, is “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.” |
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The vision of the ASPCA is that the United States is a humane community in which all animals are treated with respect and kindness. |
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[http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_history History of the ASPCA] |
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The ASPCA was founded in New York City in 1866 to prevent cruelty to animals in the United States. The ASPCA has been headquartered in New York City since its founding and maintains a strong local presence, but with the gradual addition of programs and staff that extend its anti-cruelty mission across the country, the ASPCA is now recognized as a national animal welfare organization. ASPCA activities are divided into NYC Regional Programs, National Programs, and Communications and Support. The ASPCA is a privately funded 501(c) (3) not-for-profit corporation. |
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The ASPCA works primarily with [[Pet|companion animal]] issues, such as pet care, equine or horse cruelty issues, and animal cruelty and neglect. Their programs and services include: a national [[Poison control center|poison control]] hotline for pet owners and animal health professionals; a [[Animal shelter|shelter]] outreach program to promote best practices within locally-owned shelters, a corporate partner program to promote animal-friendly products and services, and a special anti-cruelty initiative to teach animal welfare education and [[animal welfare]] [[law enforcement]] practices (known as "humane law enforcement" within the organization) across the United States. In the state of [[New York]], the ASPCA's Humane Law Enforcement division has powers to investigate cruelty and enforce laws. The Humane Law Enforcement division has been featured on the television program ''[[Animal Precinct]]''. |
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Additionally, the ASPCA provides relief services for the domestic animal victims of [[natural disaster]]s such as [[Hurricane Katrina]], where the National Outreach department collected donations to provide supplies; coordinated volunteer efforts; deployed rescue teams to recover abandoned pets; provided temporary shelter to displaced animals; and reunited pets with their owners. |
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The ASPCA is very active in [[lobbying]] for animal welfare legislation, with regional and federal lobbyists covering all 50 states. The ASPCA communicates with federal and state legislators to consider animal-friendly legislation and bills. The ASPCA also drafts animal welfare legislation initiatives and proposals for legislators to consider during their sessions. The ASPCA's "Advocacy Brigade" allows users to write/e-mail their legislators on important animal legislation bills and referendums. |
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Many local organizations use the term [[Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals]] (SPCA), but they are not related to the ASPCA, which is based in New York and has a national reach. Local organizations take in animals that are stray, abused, or owner give ups. They may be private, or contracted with their local government. |
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The ASPCA celebrated its 140th anniversary on April 10, 2006. The current president of the organization is Ed Sayres. The current vice president is Gail Buchwald. |
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The mission of the ASPCA, as stated by Henry Bergh in 1866, is “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.” |
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Revision as of 18:05, 14 March 2008
The mission of the ASPCA, as stated by Henry Bergh in 1866, is “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.”
The vision of the ASPCA is that the United States is a humane community in which all animals are treated with respect and kindness.
History of the ASPCA The ASPCA was founded in New York City in 1866 to prevent cruelty to animals in the United States. The ASPCA has been headquartered in New York City since its founding and maintains a strong local presence, but with the gradual addition of programs and staff that extend its anti-cruelty mission across the country, the ASPCA is now recognized as a national animal welfare organization. ASPCA activities are divided into NYC Regional Programs, National Programs, and Communications and Support. The ASPCA is a privately funded 501(c) (3) not-for-profit corporation.