The ASPCA.The ASPCA ASPCA abbr. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ASPCA n abbr (= American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) → SPA f Patricia Miller-Schroeder Weigl Publishers Inc. 350 Fifth Avenue, #3304, NY, NY 10118 www.weigl.com 1590360249 $26.00 1-866-649-3445 The latest volume in the "International Organizations" series, The ASPCA introduces young readers to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (A.S.P.C.A.), chartered in 1866 in New York by Henry Bergh to shelter homeless animals, to assist farmers in caring for their livestock, and to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in the prosecution of , and the work this organization does to promote humane treatment of animals nationwide. Filled with facts from the society's founding in 1866 to its landmark victories to its promotion of the "3 R's" where animal testing Animal testing or animal research refers to the use of animals in experiments. It is estimated that 50 to 100 million vertebrate animals worldwide [4][5][6] in biomedical research Biomedical research (or experimental medicine), in general simply known as medical research, is the basic research or applied research conducted to aid the body of knowledge in the field of medicine. is concerned (reduce the number of animals used as much as possible; replace research animals with tissue cultures, computer programs and other methods as much as possible; and refine testing techniques to ensure research animals are tested humanely) and much more. Full-color photographs illustrate this informative and enlightening summary of the ASPCA's work, rounded out with suggestions for young people to get involved, from writing letters to school and community newspapers to volunteering time at one's local animal shelter "Dog Pound" redirects here. For the rap group, see Tha Dogg Pound. An animal shelter is a facility that houses homeless, lost or abandoned animals; primarily a large variety of dogs and cats. . Highly recommended. |
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