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Life IS history in the making. Every word we say, everything we do becomes history the moment it is said or done. Life void of memories leaves nothing but emptiness. For those who might consider history boring, think again: It is who we are, what we do and why we are here. We are certainly individuals in our thoughts and deeds but we all germinated from seeds planted long, long ago.

Sunday, April 10, 2016

For the Love of Animals

They breathe. They have a heart. They have a soul. They know hunger. They feel pain. They love and know when they are lovd. They do have a voice, just not of words. These are our animals. Some provide us with milk, eggs & meat for food, others offer wool & furs for warmth, many give us entertainment. All provide moments of joy. Those we are closest to become our pets...we pamper and adore.

But, all are not so lucky...
Within our society live humans who indulge, not in actions of love, but obtain pleasure in inflicting needless cruelty. Animals are starved and beaten with no remorse. Some survive remaining maimed for life. Too many die.
What does all of this have to do with This Day in History?

Al Barry, Getty Images
On April 10, 1866, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or ASPCA, is founded in New York City. It is the oldest animal welfare organization in the United States. Founded by Henry Bergh, the ASPCA became the first humane organization in the Western Hemisphere. Some of the first issues addressed were cockfighting and the horrors of slaughterhouses

In 1867, ASPCA operated its first ambulance for injured horses and advocated alternatives for inhumane actions toward animals such as horses, live pigeons, cats and dogs. By the time of Henry Bergh's death in 1888, 37 out of the 38 states in the union had enacted anti-cruelty laws that were enforced by the ASPCA. Early goals of ASPCA focused on efforts for horses and livestock, since at the time they were used for a number of activities. Starting at the turn of the 20th century, small domestic animals, like cats and dogs, became the focus for members of ASPCA. [Source: en.wikipedia.org]


For the love of animals...

http://www.aspca.org/blog/join-us-celebrating-prevention-cruelty-animals-month

I want to live to love and be lovd!

Please don't hurt us, we love you!

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