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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing animal cruelty.Based in New York City since its inception in 1866, [4] the organization's mission is "to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States."
Animal welfare organizations are concerned with the health, safety and psychological wellness of individual animals. These organizations include animal rescue groups and wildlife rehabilitation centers, which care for animals in distress and sanctuaries, where animals are brought to live and be protected for the rest of their lives.
Pets for Vets is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the United States dedicated to providing a second chance to shelter dogs by rescuing, training, and matching them with American veterans who need a companion pet. [3] It was founded in 2009 to help veterans who were suffering from combat stress and other emotional issues.
In 2019, Best Friends Animal Society and Southern Utah University began a partnership that included a new certificate program at SUU that included coursework on how to set up and run a no-kill animal shelter. [15] In 2020, NASCAR driver Alex Bowman added a Best Friends Animal Society paint scheme to his stock car to raise support for animal rescue.
By January 2018, Charity Navigator, the "New Jersey–based philanthropy advocacy group [11] placed 'concern advisories' on the Circle of Friends for American Veterans and the Center for American Homeless Veterans". [19] "Charity Navigator holds that reputable charities should spend at least 75 percent of expenses on programs." [11]
On Nov. 2, at the request of Oktibbeha County Humane Society (OCHS) in Starkville, Mississippi, the ASPCA helped facilitate the transport of 46 dogs by plane to the Bay State, a mix of strays ...
A Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is a common name for non-profit animal welfare organizations around the world. The oldest SPCA organization is the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which was founded in England in 1824.
American Humane Society is a BBB accredited charity and earns a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. [ 15 ] [ 16 ] American Humane Society also has the approval of Animal Charities of America and is certified by America’s Best Charities.