The American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty

“In 1863, Bergh had been appointed by President Abraham Lincoln to a diplomatic post at the Russian court of Czar Alexander II. It was there that he was horrified to witness work horses beaten by their peasant drivers. En route back to America, a June 1865 visit to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in London awakened his determination to secure a charter not only to incorporate the ASPCA but to exercise the power to arrest and prosecute violators of the law” (ASPCA Is Founded). He was horrified in what he saw and wanted to make a change. “Bergh’s impassioned accounts of the horrors inflicted on animals convinced the New York State legislature to pass the charter incorporating the ASPCA on April tenth, 1866. Nine days later, the first effective anti-cruelty law in the United States was passed, allowing the ASPCA to investigate complaints of animal cruelty and to make arrests” (ASPCA Is Founded). Anti-cruelty laws were and arrests were now made so that animals could live safely and happily. Many shelters were made around the world because of Henry

In the United States, about 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters every year. The overpopulation of these animals and the fact that they have no homes leads to about 40% of them being euthanized (ASPCA). This is a global issue, but the root of it can be found within the local community at The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley.

The American Humane Association is a non-profit organization. Since 1877 the American Humane Association has been protecting children, pets and farm animals from abuse and neglect. There had been several organizations the existed before but none of them had a unified voice to promote the humane movement. Finally 27 humane organizations from 10 different states joined together to combine their strength and unite their missions. The first task for the newly found organization was to end the inhumane treatment of farm animals and the deplorable conditions they were kept in.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was the first human society to be established in North America and is, today, one of the largest in the world. Henry Bergh, a man of great conviction and a tireless fighter for animals founded the ASPCA on April 10, 1866. Mr. Bergh believed that all animals are entitled to being treated kindly and respectfully at the hands of humans and should be protected under the law. The ASPCA’s mission, as stated by founder Henry Bergh in 1866, is “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [ASPCA], 2014, About us section) When Mr. Bergh founded the ASPCA, he and his volunteers spent tireless hours fighting for the rights of

“To provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States”

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) doesn’t have a legal responsibility to follow up allegations of abuse but it does have a duty to do so under its Royal Charter. They also have the legal power to make certain applications to court to protect children. In some areas, the NSPCC may also carry out some child protection work on behalf of the local

to begin with, in a statistic brain article the author, Seth mentions, “The average number of animals that fall victim to hoarding is 250,000.” There are many missed placed animals that need loving homes and shelters try to provide that for each animal. Although, when trying to achieve this goal they often take more then they can chew. Mrs. Tempesta stated, “That the shelter often takes in more animals then their quota allows if animals comes in critical condition.” Overcrowding often leads to a shortage in supplies for the shelters. This leads to the animals not being taken care of to the best of their abilities once again. According to Four Paws Rescue inc, they are always looking for donations to keep their animals well taken. This is a great way to get involved in small towns such as Ruston, and it makes a difference in some animals lives. In conclusion, overcrowding in shelters is a serious effect of animal

Animal shelters, giving hope to a weak life, giving hope to a soul not able to save themselves from torture and heartache. Thanks to animal shelters like the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) over 1.4 million dogs now have a healthy place to call home. There are between three and five thousand animal shelters in the United States, with an annual intake of five to seven million animals. There are a lot of step that an animal shelter must take before putting an animal up for adoption. The actions and reactions of the animal, allergies, and overall well being and treatment to heal and protect from then on.

Hoarding has gained increased attention in recent years due to recent media television shows depicting the circumstances hoarders may live in. It can be difficult to determine when a person crosses from a simple over collecting behavior into a hoarding behavior. “Hoarding is a debilitating disorder characterized by the acquisition of a large volume of possessions that clutter living areas to such a degree that living spaces cannot be used of their intended purpose (Frost, Kim, Steketee, 2011).” Many people who tend to have hoarding behaviors are unaware of the severity of their actions and feel they are living in normal conditions. As Frank et al. (2014) states, “it is general agreed that when a person’s collecting affects his or her environment in such a way that causes danger to him or herself or others, intervention is necessary.” Although there is much research on adults with hoarding behaviors, there is limited research on the effects of hoarding among the elderly population. Hoarding behaviors among elderly adults can be seen as a danger to one’s health over time has it can harm their physical health, safety and overall well-being.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, better known as the ASPCA is a nonprofit organization that focuses on preventing animal cruelty. The mission of the ASPCA is “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States” (ASPCA). Animal cruelty and neglect are tremendous problems in the United States, therefore, organizations such as the ASPCA are needed to start the process of prevention. The ASPCA website is used to bring awareness to the issue of animal cruelty through actions such as: donations, volunteers, advocacy centers, adoptions, and fundraisers. The ASPCA website is effective in bringing awareness and

I chose the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). This interest group was the first humane society established in America and is also the largest in the world. The purpose of the organization is to provide local and national help in three key areas such as caring for pets and their prospective care-takers, providing positive outcomes for animals at-risk, and serving victims of animal cruelty. The organization's key individuals are the CEO Matthew Bershadker, the founder Henry Bergh, and the people who contribute by donation and volunteering.

How do people define what it means to be an animal hoarder? Well, it’s a person who houses a large amount of domestic animals in which they cannot provide the minimal standards it take to own an animal that usually ends up in neglect. According to ___ animal hoarding takes place in every community and affects hundreds of thousands of animals every year in the U.S. These animals face many health and behavioral issues that lead them with lifelong disabilities and even death. The harm caused to animals by hoarders clearly classifies as a form of animal abuse ().

o domesticate animals such as dogs, goats, chickens, sheep, and beasts of burden between 10,000 and 18,000 years ago. Many people originally believed that because animals had no souls they also felt no pain; however, this belief changed as the study of animals increased. The first animal-protection law in western civilization was adopted in 1641; making it illegal to “exercise any Tirranny or Crueltie towards any bruite Creature which are usuallie kept for man’s use.” (7) In 1789, the English philosopher, Jeremy Bentham, was the first to state that animals have rights. This concept was different from the belief that animals felt pain, in his claims animals deserved basic human rights. This new theory shook the foundation of many peoples belief in what animal rights truly is. In 1821, Maine became the first state to adopt modern anti-cruelty laws for the U.S.; every other state eventually passed similar legislation. It still wasn’t until the 21st century that lawsuits in the interest of animals became common. The animal rights movement has become most active in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Animal rights organizations have been using court systems to protect animals from being used in harmful activities, such as the agricultural industry and as being research subjects, in the belief that they have the same basic rights as all humans.

A stray kitten wanders among the dirt and bile polluting the corner of the street. Its mother was hit and killed on impact by yet another reckless city driver. In a panic, the kitten strays away from its fellow siblings and is completely on its own when it is found by an alcoholic man and his seven-year-old son. The young boy picks up the kitten who meows back at him; not knowing the difference between friend or foe. Who decides this kitten’s fate? Will it be taken care of or roughhoused and abused for the rest of its life? That is why there is a middle man. Many local animal shelters have volunteers to rescue these vulnerable pets before they fall into the wrong hands. Among all of the great non-profits in the world, I chose the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals because of its major dedication and passion for supporting those through rescue and advances in veterinary medicine.

About 33% of all fur sold in the U.S. originates from animals trapped in steel-jaw traps. These traps hammer close on an animals appendage, which causes intense torment and leaves the animal stuck and starving, through several number of days (“People For Ethical Treatment Of Animals”, n.d). A small burn or a sliced finger is enough to get us all worked up. Getting your skin peeled off is a scenario we wouldn’t even want to imagine upon ourselves. In simpler words, these poor creatures are forced to suffer from a heart attack while they are still conscious. We cannot even begin to imagine their pain; not till we are in a situation similar to them. (“Inside The Fur Industry”,n.d) A person who has probably experienced a cardiac arrest may be