We are NOT the ASPCA!!! This is an exposé (and appeal) that Beth & I really did not want to have to write, but one of our faithful & reliable donors of $8.00 per month persuaded us that we had to –– because donors like her, for the most part, are paying not only for […]
Pushing bully behavior: the ASPCA, Best Friends, & HSUS in Springfield
An open letter from Beth Clifton to: Matthew Bershadker, president, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; Julie Castle, president, Best Friends Animal Society; Kitty Block, president, Humane Society of the United States Dear Matthew, Julie, & Kitty: Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this letter. My name is Beth Clifton. […]
Best Friends, the ASPCA, & HSUS: rethink pit bulls!
An open letter from Beth Clifton to: Gregory Castle, president, Best Friends Animal Society; Matthew Bershadker, president, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; Wayne Pacelle, president, Humane Society of the United States Dear Sirs: Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this letter. My name is Beth Clifton. I am the […]
ASPCA and the Humane Alliance move toward merger
“While nothing is final at this point, we intend to merge with Humane Alliance” ASHEVILLE, N.C.; NEW YORK, N.Y.––The American SPCA, the oldest animal advocacy organization in the U.S., and the Humane Alliance, the largest facilitator of nonprofit spay/neuter surgery, are exploring the possibility of a merger. “While nothing is final at this point, we […]
New York Police Department eclipses ASPCA humane law enforcement stats in first full year on the beat
Impoundments & arrests triple NEW YORK CITY––Rescues of New York City animals from cruelty and neglect and arrests of alleged offenders all soared in 2014, the first full year since the American SPCA began turning the lead role in humane law enforcement over to the New York Police Department. Impoundments of abused and neglected animals […]