ASPCA sel You can save the lives of helpless animals. WE ARE THEIR VOICE”ASPCA His body was limp. His legs and hips were battered and broken. His eyes were damaged. Spike had been severely beaten by his owner and left to suffer. Spike shortly after be arrived atthe ASPCA™ Dear Friend, You wouldn't treat a dog that w: No, you and I wouldn't. But too many people would—and do. Spike's story issadly not unique or unlike the multitudes of others the ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement’Team witnesses day inand day out. By the time a neighbor called us about Spike; the dog was in unspeakable physical condition. Empowered by law co investigate eases of ericty and seize abused animals, our ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement Agents entered the house. Spike was too weak to bark or even stand up. His body was battered, one of his legs obviously broken, The Agents knelt dawn and spoke gently to Spike. They didn’t want to frighten him so they moved very slowly Once next wo him they could see Spt situation was dire and that heeeded~ immediate medical attention, Spike was rushed to the ASPCA Bergh Meworial Animal Hospital, where he was examined by expert veterinarians who immediately discovered the severity of the abuse he had suffered through his shor life. Spike was vieually blind in one eye and had sustained & broken leg and a fractured hip. Several of his reeth were broken and both of his ears were injured. While he went through rehabilitation for his injuries, our certified behaviorist spent time showering Spike with the love, affection and socialization skills that he had lived without for so many years Afier months of treatment physical therapy, Spilse was adopted by onc of our ASPCA, team members, who spotted the small, handsome pup while visiting the hospital—and Fell in love Please see insideAT NEVER GETS EASIER You might chink thac ASPCA tearm members would be hard to shock. We see so much neglect and abuse of innocent animals; we should be hardened by now. But we never: ate Every case like Spike's, ..cvery kcten hurled from a window onto pavement below. . every rooster allowed co kill or be killed in vicious cockfights.. every dog beaten orlfi to die of starvation, exposure or dehydration—every time, we stil ery. ‘Wiressing so much suffering keeps us absolutely determined ro stop the horrible epidemic of animal cruclry that causes millions of deaths—and immeasurable pain—every year. Since the ASPCA's founding as America's ise animal welfire organization in 1866, ending crucky hhas been ou primary goal. In fact, che ASPCA gor started because our founder, Henry Bergh, took action when he saw a cruc! driver savagely beating a carriage horse. Perhaps Mr. Bergh hoped then that, within his lifetime, eruelky towards animals would cease But 146 years later, cructy to animals is on the tse. . and the scope ofthe problem isalmose ‘overwhelming, Social scientists have many theories about why people abuse animals. About the parallels between animal abuse and child abuse. About how ‘our society glorifies and condones violence of many kinds, Those theories are important, bur the icing us ight now is rauich mote urgent: ‘Spike is wow throwin in bis new home thanks We mustsave every animal we can from this tothe help ofthe ASPCA, unforgivable behavior. Lam writing to you today because I believe you are one of the rare people whose concern for animals goes beyond emotion and gut reaction—that you are willing to help solve the problem most people prefer to ignore. is againse animals, The task is too large—and too imporaant—for the ASPCA to hanalle without emergency assitance from dedicated friends like you. ‘That is why I'm asking you to become a member of the ASPCA today—with your tax-deductible contribution of $25 or more if you can possibly manage it. THE ASPGA'S ANTI-CRUELTY INITIATIVE: A LIFE-SAVING AGENDA ‘Let me tell you exactly how the ASPCA is fighting cruelty «animals. And why we need your financial support w continue and expand our life-saving work: In the lst year, the ASPCA faced tnprecedented challenges and broke new ground. In 2011, we traveled across the country assisting in ncarly 100 anti-cruclty raids and disaster relief effort, rescuing thousands of animals from some of the most deplorable conditions imaginable—while providing care for thousands more. From a puppy mill rid in Arkansas to one of our largest deployments for natural-dlisaster relic in Missouri, the ASPCA helps to ensure that the animals rescued get a second chance at healthy, happy lite that they deserve. ‘Throughout 2011 we continued ro work with partner communities fromm Miami to Sacramenco and many places in between. In each of these communities we are dedicating time, staff and resources in an effort 0 implement proven programs that increase adoptions, promote spay/neuter surgeries, teach respect for all living things and continue the fight against animal cruelty, These efforts are allowing the ASPCA 10 impact the lives oF animals throughout the nation. La 2012, we will be expanding these Hfe-saving efforts to even more communities, impacting the lives of countless more animals, The ASPCA Is the driving force behind writing and passing tough animal welfare Jaws. For example, we have been successful in encouraging several states to adapt sronger laws that regulate large-scale breeding operations, also known. as puppy mills Last year, we proclaimed our support of the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) Act. This act would require any breeder who sells or offers to sell more than 50 dogs annually directly to the publie—including over the inteenet—to be licensed ‘ and inspected just as the breeders who sell their dogs ¢o puppy brokers or pet stores are. The PUPS Act would ensure thar all commercial breeders are held wo the same —sandards. repardless of che methods and means by which their puppies aressold. "Thi is one example of how we continue co work with state legislatures and the federal government to ensure that tougher laws on puppy mills are enacted across the country. . ack : a . ‘o.animals and harsher punishment co ahuse. For specifics on how you can make a difference in your state, please visic our website ac www.aspea.org, where you can join cour online Advocacy Brigade. Then contact your legislators and let chem know how you feel! From education and care to adoption and rescue, the ASPCA is making a life changing difference for animals across America, Whether it's something as simple as providing food and sheker ras involved as providing emergency medical treatment and rehabilitation fora cruel victim, every dollar makes a vital difference in the life of a homeless or abused pet.‘TOGETHER, WE CAN STOP CRUELTY TO ANIMALS LIKE SPIKE Fortunately, even though ittook a lor of hard work and effort, Spike's story has. happy ending His rescue, rehabilitation and adoption into a loving forever home happened because people like you, gave from the heart. Can we bring about a happy ending for every animnal treated with such crulcy? Tragically, the For theswan savagely beaten and killed ashe protected his nesting mate in asmall-town pond... for the puppies buried alive ina suburban backyard. ..for the kitten burned on a barbecue gyll—ieis too late ‘The seality is this: Asyou read this eter, somewhere—pethaps not far from you—someone is inflicting pain on an innocent and helpless animal, chndsheecnional mantel dior atel ppoising death. ‘You may not be able to rescue that particular animal, But you can join the fight to stop animal abuse and neglect, by making a generous contribution to the ASPCA today. ‘When you become an ASPCA member, you join an organization with 146 years of experience in helping animals. Asa member, you will receive our quarterly publication, ASPCA Action (a “must-read” for anyone who loves animals), and, for those who arc 18 and over, you will have voting privileges at the ASPCA’s Annual Meeting. Most important of all, you will have che satisfaction of knowing that you are ’ saving and changing animals’ lives, undoing the damage caused by cruelty and preventing future abuse. Please send the largest gift you can manage to help the ASPCA save animals like Spike. . tech children 10 love and respect animals, por to mistreat chem, . investigate the perpetrators of cruelty and bring them co justice. . and so much more. ‘With your support, we can bring abou more happy endings. Without ic, the tide of cruelty will continue to wash over us, sweeping away the scandards of decency that protect innocent animals like Spike from barbaric behavior. Pleas; help us save the lives of more abused animals like Spike. Bener yet, help us prevent their abuse. Your contribution will make a humane difference. . and t's never been more needed than it is today. Thank you, Sincerely, Edwin Sayres President & CEO P.S. Today, Spike is back to his handsome, happy self: With your financial support, the ASPCA can reach out to animals like Spike and so many others. Their only hope is caring people like you. lease rush your gift to stap cruelty o animals today. Make Pet Adoption Your First Option’ and urge all those you know to do the same. Follow the ASPGA on Facebook at facebook. com/ASPCA and on Twitter* at twitter. comVASPGA py twitteroo7495305 7 PCRTLATS font ete ni ig adie pects rapa er dabgot ide ASPCA Uso Ug% G80 S100 Oters. 202 MEMBER * %, MemberID é i 097495905 ty Me — “To rate your oi goto wort tte og onto wa memaarapes ory ‘Se recat charge your conten ard fr iportatintrmaion To feed an abandoned dog or cat for over a month! You can hop to rescue, rehabilitate and find permanent loving homes for countess animals. 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