ASPCA
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Nonprofit
| Stands for | American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
ASPCA stands for American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a nonprofit abbreviation.
Animal welfare organization based in New York City that rescues animals, runs adoption and veterinary programs, operates an animal poison control center and advocates for animal protection laws.
Example: Call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center if your dog eats chocolate.
Usage notes
Founded in 1866 by Henry Bergh, it was the first humane society in the Americas, and Bergh persuaded New York to pass an anti-cruelty law that year. Local SPCAs across the United States are independent organizations, not ASPCA branches. Its television fundraising ads are widely recognized.
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