The ASPCA, founded in 1886 by Henry Bergh, is dedicated to preventing animal cruelty across the United States, advocating for respectful treatment of all animals. Their programs include behavior intervention for abused animals, legal advocacy for cruelty cases, and public education on pet care and animal welfare. Recently, they rescued puppies from a fighting ring, highlighting their ongoing commitment to protecting vulnerable animals and seeking donations to support their mission.

1. American Society for
the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals
ASPCA
By: Beth Colins

2. The Beginning of the
Organization
 Founded in 1886
 Henry Bergh – Known as “the Great Meddler”

3. The Mission
 According to the founder the mission is “to provide effective
means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the
United States.”
 Believes that all animals deserve treatment that is respectful and
kind
 Provide education and work to prevent the illegal act of animal
cruelty
 Pride in three factors that make them who they are:
1. Caring for pets and helping pet owners
2. Providing good and positive results for at risk animals
3. Helping nurse those pets that were victims of cruelty, back
to good health

4. Programs that help support
the ASPCA mission
 Animal Cruelty Behavior Team
 Animal behaviorists who work with victimized and abused
animals to train them and nurture them back to normal
 Cruelty Intervention Advocacy Program
 Works with animal hoarding, emergency vet care, and
resources for domestic violence survivors
 Field Investigation and Response
 Rescues and helps animal victims of disasters
 Forensic Services
 Investigates evidence to be used in cruelty convictions
 Legal Advocacy
 Works with animal protection laws and provides legal
assistance in cruelty conviction cases

5. ASPCA Education
 The ASPCA continuously educates the public on how
to properly care for our pets and how to ensure their
safety
 https://www.aspca.org/blog/term/pet-care
 They also educate the public on the terrible cases of
animal cruelty so that we can want to put a stop to it –
known to be done through their famous ads on TV and
online (like the one below)
 https://www.aspca.org/blog/term/animal-cruelty

6. Breaking News!
 The ASPCA workers have recently rescued severally
puppies that were part of a fighting ring in Freeport,
Florida
 The ASPCA shows continuous efforts to step in and
demand the safety of dogs that are victims of cruelty

7. Donate Today
 The ASPCA works as “the voice to the voiceless”
 They need the help of all of us by donating in order to
save the lives of the innocent pets who cannot save
themselves
 Click on the link below to donate!
 https://www.aspca.org/donate