My brief overview of the ASPCA and its Programs/services

1. ASPCA The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

2. 1to1 1st in America 1 of the largest in the World

3. Henry Bergh Founding Father Convinced NY Legislature to incorporate ASPCA on April 10, 1866

4. “provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.” -Henry Bergh, 1866 Target Mission

5. CommunityOutreach 8 Programs or Services

6. ASPCA Onyx & Breezy Shefts Adoption Center 12,000 sq. feet 300 cats and dogs 2 labs for namesake 1,000’s adopted yearly

7. Mobile Adoption Center Travels to match owners with animals 4 days a week

8. ASPCA Partnership Started in 2007 3 year partnerships Target communities To have positive outcomes for all at risk animals in U.S.

9. Meet Your Match Research based adoption Matches preferences with specific behaviors

10. ASPCAPro.org Tools & resources for animal welfare professionals nationwide

11. Animal – Based Therapy Trains dogs, cats, and humans Brings love, hope & cheer to medical mental health facilities & schools

12. Disaster Readiness Preparedness: educates, and prepares people to manage pet needs in emergency or disaster Response: 12 person group deploys when asked by government 2, 20ft trailers with rescue equipment

13. ASPCA Equine Fund Assists equine rescues and sanctuaries w/ capital improvements and education programs

14. AnimalHealthServices 6 Programs or Services

15. Animal Behavior Center Located in Urbana, IL Educational Services Continuing Education Pet Behavior Research Sound practical advice for pet owners

16. Animal Poison Control Center Urbana, IL 24 hrs/ 365 days 30 licensed vets Live on-call assistance Consultation

17. Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital General, emergency, & specialized veterinary care 2007: treated 25,287animals 4,393walk-in emergencies

18. Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic Outreach Free & low cost spay/neuter surgery & rabies vaccinations State-of-the-art surgical suites

19. Grief Counseling Pet Loss Hotline for owners grieving the loss of their pet

20. Veterinary Outreach 3 veterinarians Expert consulting Developing written material on veterinary issues Specialized training

21. Anti-CrueltyInitiatives 3 Programs or Services

22. Field Services Focuses on primary mission Resources & training in successful prosecution of Animal Cruelty Nation’s premier specialist in veterinary forensics

23. Government Relations Ensures strongest possible protections for animals Through legislation & public policy that fight animal cruelty

24. Humane Law Enforcement Investigation, citation, & arrest Upholds & enforces animal cruelty laws Training to other law enforcement & animal protection agencies

25. Policy & Position Statements Many different policies and positions Learn More at: ASPCA.org/about-us/policy-positions

26. Photo Copyrights: Slide 1: Jessica Bachman personal photos Slide 3:http://www.examiner.com/animal-shelters-in-san-francisco/henry- bergh-leadership-award-picture-1 Slides 6-11: Jessica Bachman personal photos Slide 13: Jessica Bachman personal photos Slide 16: Jessica Bachman personal photos Slides 18-19: Jessica Bachman personal photos Slides 23-24: Jessica Bachman personal photos