ASPCA
- 1. ASPCAThe American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- 2. 1to11st in America 1 of the largest in the World
- 3. Henry BerghFounding FatherConvinced NY Legislature to incorporate ASPCA on April 10, 1866
- 4. “provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.”-Henry Bergh, 1866Target Mission
- 6. ASPCA Onyx & Breezy Shefts Adoption Center12,000 sq. feet300 cats and dogs2 labs for namesake1,000’s adopted yearly
- 7. Mobile Adoption CenterTravels to match owners with animals4 days a week
- 8. ASPCA PartnershipStarted in 20073 year partnershipsTarget communitiesTo have positive outcomes for all at risk animals in U.S.
- 9. Meet Your MatchResearch based adoptionMatches preferences with specific behaviors
- 10. ASPCAPro.orgTools & resources for animal welfare professionals nationwide
- 11. Animal – Based TherapyTrains dogs, cats, and humansBrings love, hope & cheer to medical mental health facilities & schools
- 12. Disaster ReadinessPreparedness: educates, and prepares people to manage pet needs in emergency or disasterResponse:12 person group deploys when asked by government2, 20ft trailers with rescue equipment
- 13. ASPCA Equine FundAssists equine rescues and sanctuaries w/ capital improvements and education programs
- 15. Animal Behavior CenterLocated in Urbana, ILEducational ServicesContinuing EducationPet Behavior ResearchSound practical advice for pet owners
- 16. Animal Poison Control CenterUrbana, IL24 hrs/ 365 days30 licensed vetsLive on-call assistanceConsultation
- 17. Bergh Memorial Animal HospitalGeneral, emergency, & specialized veterinary care2007: treated 25,287animals4,393walk-in emergencies
- 18. Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic OutreachFree & low cost spay/neuter surgery & rabies vaccinationsState-of-the-art surgical suites
- 19. Grief CounselingPet Loss Hotline for owners grieving the loss of their pet
- 20. Veterinary Outreach3 veterinariansExpert consultingDeveloping written material on veterinary issuesSpecialized training
- 22. Field ServicesFocuses on primary missionResources & training in successful prosecution of Animal CrueltyNation’s premier specialist in veterinary forensics
- 23. Government RelationsEnsures strongest possible protections for animalsThrough legislation & public policy that fight animal cruelty
- 24. Humane Law EnforcementInvestigation, citation, & arrestUpholds & enforces animal cruelty lawsTraining to other law enforcement & animal protection agencies
- 25. Policy & Position StatementsMany different policies and positionsLearn More at:ASPCA.org/about-us/policy-positions
- 26. Photo Copyrights:Slide 1: Jessica Bachman personal photosSlide 3:http://www.examiner.com/animal-shelters-in-san-francisco/henry- bergh-leadership-award-picture-1Slides 6-11: Jessica Bachman personal photosSlide 13: Jessica Bachman personal photosSlide 16: Jessica Bachman personal photosSlides 18-19: Jessica Bachman personal photosSlides 23-24: Jessica Bachman personal photos