What makes the ASPCA different from other animal welfare organizations in the country?
Thank you! —Perdie I think that everyone who works at the ASPCA is proud of the fact that while we were the first humane society in America, we were also the inspiration for the formation of the humane movement in America. How are we different? One key element that we have pursued is the recruitment of highly competent experts in the animal care field. That has allowed us to be effective in addressing some key issues associated with animal welfare. We currently have over 65 veterinarians working for the ASPCA. Our team of veterinary toxicologists played a key role in helping to unravel what was happening during the pet food recall crisis a couple of years ago. Our expertise in animal shelter medicine is providing animal shelters around the country with the training and information that they need to provide the best possible care for their animals. During the Michael Vick case, our forensic veterinary skills helped to produce the evidence that led to a guilty plea. We have six PhD behav
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