april has gone to the animals

April is over! It has gone to the animals! Over at the ASPCA, April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. Here at les violettes, every month and every day is about the prevention of cruelty to animals. Did you know that the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is the oldest humane organization in the United States? Henry Bergh founded the society in 1866 around the same time that the first legislation was passed against cruelty to animals. As an aside, Bergh was also involved in the welfare of children and founded a similar society for children.

The ASPCA focuses on three core areas: community outreach, animal health services and anti-cruelty initiatives.  Another area is animal adoption such as the cute, feral kitty pictured above.  Please sign the animal pledge to end cruelty.