Aspca Mission Statement
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, also know as the ASPCA has been around since the late 1800’s when it was founded in 1866. It was founded by Henry Bergh and was the first humane society established in North America. They are a nonprofit organization that is committed to protecting the rights of animals as well as educating people on the prevention against animal cruelty in today’s world. The mission statement being “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States (Mission, 2016). The organization is founded upon a set of beliefs and guiding principles that they still live by. The first is the belief that “animals are entitled …show more content…
They state after, that although a lot has changed in 150 years, the ASPCA believes that society's obligations towards animals remains. The assumptions they’re making here is that society has an obligation to protect animals and that it is an entitlement. This belief has been ingrained in a lot of people that it might not seem like anyone would disagree with that notion. However, some people may have different assumptions and reject that belief. Perhaps they think that people do not have an obligation to protect animals and that they should protect themselves. Also, maybe different cultures have different opinions on the subject. Some arguments involve differing judgements. There are philosophers who question if animals should be included in who we take care of and if they are worthy of being taken care of. Indirect theories deny animals moral status or equal consideration with humans due to a lack of consciousness, reason, or autonomy. Ultimately denying moral status to animals (Wilson). The assumption that the ASPCA is making is a fair one. Many people would agree that the rights of animals should be protected. Most assumptions are often based on what we have experienced in our own environments. A lot of people in the …show more content…
The ASPCA believes that the successful prosecution of animal cruelty offenders should include fines, jail sentences, and counseling to prevent additional acts of cruelty ( Guiding Principles, 2016). They believe that the people who commit criminal acts toward animals should get a punishment that will match the offense. The assumption that they are making is that there is a correlation between animals and human violence. The are also assuming that if someone is abusive to animals, then they are abusive to humans as well. This is not a fair assumption. There are certain people who have criminal pasts and they find a new start in life by taking care of pit bulls or horses. Animals can help them become better humans. As well as helping them learn love and
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, also know as the ASPCA has been around since the late 1800’s when it was founded in 1866. It was founded by Henry Bergh and was the first humane society established in North America. They are a nonprofit organization that is committed to protecting the rights of animals as well as educating people on the prevention against animal cruelty in today’s world. The mission statement being “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States (Mission, 2016). The organization is founded upon a set of beliefs and guiding principles that they still live by. The first is the belief that “animals are entitled …show more content…
They state after, that although a lot has changed in 150 years, the ASPCA believes that society's obligations towards animals remains. The assumptions they’re making here is that society has an obligation to protect animals and that it is an entitlement. This belief has been ingrained in a lot of people that it might not seem like anyone would disagree with that notion. However, some people may have different assumptions and reject that belief. Perhaps they think that people do not have an obligation to protect animals and that they should protect themselves. Also, maybe different cultures have different opinions on the subject. Some arguments involve differing judgements. There are philosophers who question if animals should be included in who we take care of and if they are worthy of being taken care of. Indirect theories deny animals moral status or equal consideration with humans due to a lack of consciousness, reason, or autonomy. Ultimately denying moral status to animals (Wilson). The assumption that the ASPCA is making is a fair one. Many people would agree that the rights of animals should be protected. Most assumptions are often based on what we have experienced in our own environments. A lot of people in the …show more content…
The ASPCA believes that the successful prosecution of animal cruelty offenders should include fines, jail sentences, and counseling to prevent additional acts of cruelty ( Guiding Principles, 2016). They believe that the people who commit criminal acts toward animals should get a punishment that will match the offense. The assumption that they are making is that there is a correlation between animals and human violence. The are also assuming that if someone is abusive to animals, then they are abusive to humans as well. This is not a fair assumption. There are certain people who have criminal pasts and they find a new start in life by taking care of pit bulls or horses. Animals can help them become better humans. As well as helping them learn love and