| As pet owners, we have the responsibility in | | | | The ASPCA or the American Society for the |
| taking care of our pets. As responsible | | | | Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a part of |
| owners, we must protect our pets from any | | | | the best animal charities of America which |
| harm if possible. If they get sick, we have | | | | dedicated to preventing the abuse of animals. |
| the responsibility to take them to a | | | | It was founded by Henry Bergh on April 10, |
| veterinary clinic. But sadly, not all of us | | | | 1866, in New York City. It is the oldest |
| are as responsible enough to take care of | | | | animal rights/welfare organization in the |
| their pets. | | | | United States. Their mission is "to provide |
| | | | effective means for the prevention of cruelty |
| There are still some cases of animal abuse, | | | | to animals throughout the United States." |
| mistreatment and abandonment happening around | | | | |
| us, which is why animal charities has been | | | | The ALDF or the Animal Legal Defense Fund is |
| founded to protect animals from any harm from | | | | one of the best animal charities of America |
| humans, especially in America. | | | | which is focused mainly on protecting and |
| | | | advancing the interests of animals through |
| There are a lot of animal charities of | | | | the legal system. Founded in 1979 by attorney |
| America, but among the best animal charities | | | | Joyce Tischler, it now has over 100,000 |
| of America are the ASPCA, ALDF, API, | | | | members and supporters, with offices in San |
| Anti-Cruelty Society and the HSUS. | | | | Francisco, Omaha, Nebraska, and Portland, |
| | | | Oregon. |