The ASPCA would not be necessary if the demand for "pets" didn't exist
to the extent that it does now. Many people who purchase pets in a
thoughtless manner never really considering the full picture of they do not plan properly. Perhaps buy a dog for a
child, then because of bad planning, no knowledge of the cost of the
pet, not thinking about regulations in the apartment or condo,
nieghborhood they live they are forced to discard the pet. Many may try
to give away the pet but with so many pets already in existence and put
to death at animal shelters the pet get's discarded at a park somewhere
or in a strange nieghbor hood, to be taunted by school children at the
nearby school, when the pet is looking for food or becoming a victim of
abuse etc..
These things would never happen if the demand for
pets was reduced. Institutions like the ASPCA would not need to exist.
Animal rights groups would not need to exist if the public was educated
properly and instead of buying pets thoughtlessly decided to put the
money to good use saving the life of an orphan.
This page lists (blank number) of different pet charities that would not be necessary if pet ownership were more closely regulated and people were educated about responsible pet ownership.
Pets Charity List at www.entirelypets.com