April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) sponsors the month of April as Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. The aim is to raise awareness of animal cruelty and to promote the prevention of animal cruelty.

A FEW SUGGESTIONS FOR OBSERVING THE MONTH: u Support our local shelters and animal rescue organizations by volunteering, donating, and fostering. Attending fundraising events and functions is another way to support and encourage our local organizations. u Become a conscious consumer – purchase products that are cruelty free and humanely raised. u Choose and promote pet adoption. It is estimated 6.5 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. Each year, it is estimated that 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized. u Be a responsible pet owner and have your animals spayed or neutered.