History of the:
History of the The Humane Society wasn't the first organization to work toward helping animals. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded in 1866. It was the first organization of its kind in the United States, but it wasn't the last -- over the next decade, several similar organizations came into existence. In 1877, delegates from 27 of these humane organizations across 10 states banded together to form the American Humane Association (AHA). Its main priority was to help farm animals and improve the conditions of their lives.
History of the Humane Society cont.:
History of the Humane Society cont. The AHA worked for more than 65 years to help animals throughout the United States. But in 1954, there was great debate about animals that were abandoned at animal shelters and had little to no hope of being adopted. Some members of the AHA wanted those animals turned over to laboratories for research. Others felt that was cruel and went against what they were fighting for -- those members broke off from the AHA and started the Humane Society of the United States! The primary goal of the HSUS was to eliminate all animal cruelty throughout the world, not just in particular areas. Its first fight was against legislation that would require shelters to turn over animals for scientific research.
The Sad TRUTH!!:
The Sad TRUTH!! Estimated number of cats and dogs going into shelters each year: 6-8 million (HSUS estimate) Estimated number of cats and dogs euthanized each year: 3-4 million (HSUS estimate) Estimated number of cats and dogs adopted from shelters each year: 3-4 million (HSUS estimate) Estimated number of cats and dogs reclaimed by owners from animal shelters: 30% of dogs and 2-5% of cats (HSUS estimate)
Animal Cruelty Statistics:
Animal Cruelty Statistics - Over 80% of stray dogs and cats in the US were once household pets, that were not taken proper care of. - Estimates for stray cats in the US alone is almost 70 million. - In 2010, There were 1,085 reports of abused animals in the US.
How to stop animal cruelty...:
How to stop animal cruelty... - Go to http://www.aspca.org/fight-animal-cruelty/top-10-ways-to-prevent-animal.aspx to see the top 10 ways to fight animal cruelty. - Donations to your local humane society will also greatly help the abused animals in your area.
How to stop animal cruelty continued...:
How to stop animal cruelty continued... - You can also adopt your next household pet from humane societies, to save the life of an animal, and make room for another that needs help badly. - Report any situations of animal abuse or cruelty to the local police, to keep the animal out of harms way, and make the abuser learn from his/her actions.