The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has been at the forefront of animal rescue and protection since 1866 as the first animal welfare organization in North America. For more than 150 years, they have been the leading voice in animal welfare, bringing the critical protection of animals to the forefront of society. Every year, their hands-on work directly impacts hundreds of thousands of animals, with their lasting solutions benefiting millions more.
The ASPCA tackles the wide-ranging and complex challenges facing animals through innovative approaches, including providing vital veterinary care, responding to disasters, pioneering adoption and behavioral rehabilitation programs, conducting critical animal welfare research, training law enforcement and shelter professionals, and advocating for more effective laws. Since 2001, they have provided more than $200 million in grants to over 4,000 animal shelters, municipal agencies, rescue groups, universities, and other animal welfare organizations. Rather than directly operating a network of shelters, they collaborate with and offer training and support to hundreds of local agencies to advance animal welfare innovations and respond promptly to animal crises throughout the country.