It was announced on Thursday that the Center for the Environment and Welfare (CEW) had launched a new campaign aimed at educating the public on how they can better support pets in their communities during Giving Tuesday.
A new CEW survey of pet shelters and rescues across the country has led to the development of this campaign. It was found in the survey that local shelters are experiencing severe financial challenges as a result of widespread donor confusion when it comes to the role of national organizations such as the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and the Humane Society of America.. In contrast to what most animal lovers believe, local animal shelters often receive little to no money from these national animal welfare organizations at a time when on average there is an average of one animal in harm's way.In the United States, more than 5 million shelter pets are euthanized each year. It is an annual event
It is an annual event
As a result of the survey, which was conducted among nearly 2,000 pet shelters and rescue organizations:
Here are the full results of the survey.
Based on these findings, CEW's Giving Tuesday campaign explains that the most effective way for animal lovers to make a difference in their communities is to support their local shelters. The key elements of the campaign include:
Jack Hubbard, the Executive Director of the CEW, had the following to say:
"It is not uncommon for well-meaning animal lovers across the nation to donate to big national charities like the ASPCA and the Humane Society of the United States, believing that these organizations run pet shelters in their communities. In reality, the Humane Society of the United States operates zero pet shelters, and neither organization is affiliated with local humane societies or SPCAs. "If you want to help cats and dogs, one of the best ways to do so is by giving directly to your local animal shelter on Giving Tuesday."
Take a look at EnvironmentandWelfare.com/GivingTuesday for more information
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Earlier this week, the Center for the Environment and Welfare (CEW) released a report exposing the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for its neglect of the animal welfare...
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