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Like the fundraising letter, the annual report creates the image of a
mainstream "be-kind-to-animals" charity. Yet the reality is far
different. The ASPCA has moved decidedly from promoting
traditional animal welfare causes to promoting animal rights. This only
becomes apparent after a close examination of its publications and
activities. Moreover, the ASPCA’s shift to animal rights has coincided
with a dramatic decline in services long offered to pets and stray
animals in New York City, where it is headquartered.

As two recent issues of Alternatives in Philanthropy discussed
("Animal Welfare vs. Animal Rights: The Case of PETA," July 1997,
and "The Humane Society of the U.S.: It’s Not about Animal
Shelters," October 1997), animal rights organizations seek to end
traditional uses of animals. By contrast, animal welfare organizations
seek to improve the treatment of animals. Animal lovers who wish
to support animal-interest organizations should keep this distinction in
mind.
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http://www.responsiblewildlifemanagement.org/from_animal_welfare_to_animal_rights.htm
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