ASPCA
- 2. History ● Was founded in 1866 ● The ASPCA was the first humane organization in the Western Hemisphere. ● Founder was Henry Bergh Incorporated in 1866 by a special act of the New York State legislature, the ASPCA has a history rich in challenges and victories—from providing care and protection for the city's working horses and transforming dog pounds into professionally run adoptions facilities to founding an animal hospital that is still running today.
- 3. Preventing Animal Cruelty ● The ASPCA's mission is “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.” There are SPCAs and humane societies all over the country, that the ASPCA is not directly affiliated with. However, the ASPCA works nationally to rescue animals from abuse, pass humane laws and share resources with many shelters across the country.
- 4. What they Do The ASPCA is the nation’s number one humane organization, in providing local and national leadership in three key areas: caring for pet parents and pets, providing positive outcomes for at-risk animals and serving victims of animal cruelty. ● Programs and Services -The ASPCA runs a wide variety of programs designed with one goal in mind: To help animals. ● ASPCA Behavior Center - Expert advice on common dog, cat and horse behavior issues. ● Animal Poison Control Center -Your 24/7 resource for animal poison-related emergencies. ● ASPCA Grants-Funding and grant opportunities for shelters and animal welfare organizations.
- 5. How they spend the money In 2010 according to give.org Aspca spent $119, 856, 046. 74% percent is used for the programs. 22% of the money is used for fundraising. For administrative costs only 45% was used. Which does not add up with the income amount of $141,390,835. Most of the money comes from fundraising, donations,and Program expenses.
- 6. Current Issue Right now the big issue that the ASPCA is fighting is puppy mills. Problems with puppy mills are: ● they can cause behavior issues ● puppies are housed in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions ● many diseases are common in puppy mills ● female dogs are bred at every opportunity with little to no recovery time between litters. After a few years, they are physically depleted to the point that they no longer can reproduce, breeding females are often killed.