Only 10 days after its formation, the ASPCA was able to pass the first Animal Cruelty statute in the US, which allowed the ASPCA to investigate animal cruelty complaints and make arrests.
Through its Enlighten for Animals program, the ASPCA is encouraging the public to help raise animal welfare awareness on April 10 by wearing orange, organize a community event, or volunteer at one of the city's many rescue groups and shelters. Landmarks from New York to Los Angeles will be aglow in "ASPCA Orange," kicking off a year-long anniversary celebration of North America's oldest animal welfare organization.
The most important concern of the ASPCA is animal overpopulation. In order to reduce the number of homeless or unwanted cats and dogs that are euthanized each year, the ASPCA advocates spaying, neutering, and animal adoption. In addition to its work with house pets, the organization places thousands of exotic animals in zoos and wildlife preserves each year.
Within the ASPCA are several agencies with specialized missions.
- ASPCA's Humane Education Department produces educational materials and programs.
- Humane Law Enforcement office encourages the enforcement of anti-cruelty laws and acts as a consultant for law enforcement agencies across the United States.
- Lasker Center for Humane Alternatives promotes alternatives to using animals in classroom dissection, cosmetic product testing, and medical research in the United States and internationally.
- ASPCA legal department focuses on legislation and advocacy to address issues of animal treatment, including protecting endangered species and animals used in exhibitions and entertainment, eliminating puppy mills, the rights of tenants and seniors to own pets, veal calf conditions, and the fur trade.
The ASPCA store has orange items for sale that help you support the orange glow, from simple wristbands to shirts and mugs.
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