ASPCA Vs. Ringling Brothers

Originally founded in 1866 by Henry Bergh (ASPCA) this charity has been able to save the precious lives of many animals all because of the generous donations received. There is a wide range of helpful acts this organization covers including rescue missions, providing animals with shelters until finding a loving home, or aiding the production of more animal anti cruelty laws. One quote from a recent rescue mission states “ASPCA responders on ground in Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa, assisting authorities with the rescue of 64 dogs after a year long investigation” (ASPCA). This is one rescue of thousands the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has been active in, and successful. Now when it comes down to making

Whereas this is just one community, ASPCA has helped, it is almost unimaginable how many more communities they could reach out to, by the continuous donations received (ask if this is a better wording, if less awkward).. Now when it comes to permitting laws that put a stop to animal cruelty, one example can be seen from the article, ASPCA vs. Ringling Brothers, which quotes “In 2000 animal welfare organizations, including the ASPCA, invoked the citizen-suit provision of the Endangered Species Act to sue Ringling for alleged violations of the act” (EBSCO). ASPCA insures laws are put into motion, and that there are always punishments to whom ever neglects to follow laws, such as this one. This organization can continue all of these good deeds (ask if this is better word choice) if and only if they continue to receive

2016” (Look to the Stars). This was stated on a recent article advocating ASPCA’s new 150 Days Program in celebration of this charity's anniversary. This new affair includes a list of celebrities including George Lopez, Kesha, 50 cent, Martha Stewart, and others, all encouraging their fans to get involved and spread the word to donate. They even shared a video on social media speaking up for animals in need and heavily reassuring the public to do the same. The adherence does not stop here, “In addition to the “150 Days of Rescue” campaign, the ASPCA’s celebration will also include two large scale public adoption events in New York city on Sunday, April 10th” (LooktotheStars). As seen, it is strongly encouraged that everyone take part in this campaign, so start donating, attend the public adoption events, get involved with the charity, and advocate. Aside from the 150 days program, ASPCA recently posted on their website a list of public policy priority issues they would like to address and chance, which includes “Putting a stop to animal fighting, strengthening anti cruelty laws and related penalties, fighting puppy mills…”(ASPCA Public Policy). The list continues, but the point is, ASPCA has also obtained accuracy through the creation of new laws not permitting animal