Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
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."
The Ontario SPCA was founded as a charity in 1873 to prevent cruelty to animals. [3] In 1919, the Ontario SPCA incorporated as a non-profit in Ontario and, in addition to fulfilling its charitable mission, accepted the role of enforcing provincial animal welfare legislation on behalf of the Government of Ontario.
The paper collected a total of $74 in anonymous donations and the Canadian Institute invited Kelso to speak at the fourteenth annual meeting on 19 February 1887, where he presented a paper with the title “The Necessity of a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty in Toronto.” where he proposed the formation of a new society for this purpose ...
For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
In 2010 Toronto Pig Save began the international Save Movement in which activists stop trucks transporting animals to slaughter and hold vigils for them. [26] The Canadian Coalition for Farm Animals works to educate Canadians about farm animal welfare issues, promote reductions in the consumption of animal products, and push for legislative ...
J.J. took advantage of the opportunity and, on 19 February 1887, delivered a paper whose title was "The necessity of a society for the prevention of cruelty in Toronto". He called for a non-denominational humane society with a broad set of objectives to include both children and animals.
The New Legal Hot Topic: Animal Law, July 15, 2008, Globe and Mail, Toronto, Canada; Fido, Fluffy Become More High Profile Part of Law, March 29, 2008, USA Today "Suits Target Animal Shelters" August 21, 2008, The Courier-Journal, Louisville, KY "WLKY Investigates Animal Cruelty" August 20, 2008, WLKY TV, Louisville, KY
The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children was founded in 1874 (and incorporated in 1875). It is the world's first child protective agency. [ 1 ] It is sometimes called the Gerry Society [ 2 ] after one of its co-founders, Elbridge Thomas Gerry .