ASPCA
Humane shelter organization
The ASPCA is the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a nonprofit organization founded in 1866 to protect animals from abuse and neglect.
It operates animal shelters, investigates cruelty cases, and advocates for animal welfare legislation: The ASPCA rescued dozens of dogs from the puppy mill.
Protected place or structure
- adoptionLegal family formation
- fosterEncourage development of
- strayWander from course
- rescueSave from harm
rehabilitation · intake · placement · rehoming · surrender · abandoned · neglected · abused
Sterilize a female animal
- neuterRemove fertility surgically
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
- treatmentCare for an ailment
clinic · surgery · checkup · wellness · sterilization · low-cost · deworming · rabies
Voluntary aid for others
- donationsGifts to organizations
- volunteerUnpaid willing participant
- fundraisingSoliciting money for organizations
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
donor · membership · sponsor · grant · endowment · gala · benefit · merchandise
Advocating to decision-makers
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- activismDirect effort for reform
- campaignsOrganized efforts toward goals
- policyAdopted principle of action
awareness · reform · grassroots · petition · lobbyist · advocate · government · bills
shelter
Protected place or structure
rescue · rehabilitation · intake · placement · rehoming · surrender · abandoned · neglected · abused · seized
spay
Sterilize a female animal
- neuterRemove fertility surgically
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
treatment · clinic · surgery · checkup · wellness · sterilization · low-cost · deworming · rabies · heartworm
charity
Voluntary aid for others
- donationsGifts to organizations
- volunteerUnpaid willing participant
- fundraisingSoliciting money for organizations
philanthropy · donor · membership · sponsor · grant · endowment · gala · benefit · merchandise · guardian
lobbying
Advocating to decision-makers
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- activismDirect effort for reform
- campaignsOrganized efforts toward goals
policy · awareness · reform · grassroots · petition · lobbyist · advocate · government · bills · amendment
dog
Domesticated barking mammal
puppy · companion · breed · feral · domesticated · equine · livestock · wildlife · horse · exotic
- Animal CharitiesRSPCA, PETA, WWF, World Wildlife Fund, Blue Cross
- pet organizationsRSPCA, animal shelters, no-kill shelters
- philanthropydonations, charity work, donate, give, giving
- advocacy groupsadvocacy group, lobbying groups, lobby group, NAACP, lobby groups
- animal activismanimal liberation, demonstration, campaign, rescue, anti-hunting
- animal ethicsanimal ethics, animal welfare, animal rights, animal protection, animal liberation
ASPCApuppy mill
Commercial mass dog breeder
factory farm · slaughterhouse · fur farm · poacher · animal cruelty