[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 176 (Thursday, November 17, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2077-E2078]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             145TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE ASPCA

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2011

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 145th 
anniversary of the founding of the American Society for the Prevention 
of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), which has been headquartered for the 
last 60 years on the East Side of Manhattan in my congressional 
district. Founded by Henry Bergh in 1866, the ASPCA provides effective 
means for the prevention of cruelty to animals in New York City and 
throughout the United States.
  The ASPCA was the first humane society in North America. Throughout 
its 145-year history, the ASPCA has operated under the belief that 
animals are entitled to be treated kindly and respectfully by humans 
and to be protected by the law. Last year, thousands of pets were 
adopted from its Onyx and Breezy Shefts Adoption Center and over 37,000 
free or low-cost spay and neuter surgeries were provided to needy pet 
parents across the five boroughs. The ASPCA's Bergh Memorial Animal 
Hospital has been providing affordable, quality veterinary care in the 
New York metropolitan area since 1912.
  Although the ASPCA was founded to help protect working horses and 
other animals in New York City, its services and outreach now stretch 
to animals and communities throughout the United States. From shelter 
and rescue grants, to veterinarian care and training, to cruelty 
response and humane law enforcement, the ASPCA is a national leader in 
animal cruelty prevention. In 2010, its Animal Poison Control Center 
handled over 167,000 cases. The ASPCA's disaster response team has 
cared for animals during emergencies nationwide, including after animal 
fighting raids, and recently in Joplin, Missouri, and in the aftermath 
of Hurricane Irene.

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  Henry Bergh stated, ``mercy to animals means mercy to mankind.'' He 
knew compassion for animals leads to a better human heart and society. 
I am proud to congratulate the ASPCA and its over one million 
supporters on its 145th anniversary. They continue to be the voice of 
those unable to speak for themselves.

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