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In 1866, Henry Bergh, New York aristocrat, witnessed a cart horse being abused by its owner. At a town hall meeting in New York, Berh pleaded on behalf of “these mute servants of mankind” and impressed attendees with a story of a family delightfully watching a bullfight which ended in a brutal stabbing of the helpless animal. He went on to include horrific stories of cockfighting and slaughterhouses. The success of his speech and the number of dignitaries that signed his “Declaration of the Rights of Animals” chartered a society to protect animals. His charismatic personality convinced politicians of his purpose and thus the ASPCA, The American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®, was incorporated April 10, 1866.

Shortly after, the ASPCA’s staff of three people fought animal cruelty in slaughter houses, dog pits and lectured in public schools to children. To learn more about Henry Bergh’s fascinating story and how it evolved from farm animal focus to domestic pets, visit the ASPCA’s history page.

As you know, Wild Dingo fully supports animal rescue, as both past and present quardraped staff members have been rescued. Honor your furry friends with a donation or an adoption his month! Or check out of the fun ways you can raise awareness for this cause.

Is anyone going to comment at the funny juxtaposition of Wild Dingo’s April masthead and this story?