The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing animal cruelty. Based in New York City since its inception in 1866, the organization’s mission is “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.” Following the creation of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) in the United Kingdom in 1824 (given Royal status in 1840), Henry Bergh founded the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on April 10, 1866, in New York City on the belief that “animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment at the hands of humans, and must be protected under the law”. It is the oldest animal welfare organization in the United States. On February 8, 1866, Bergh pleaded on behalf of animals at a meeting at Clinton Hall in New York City. Some of the issues he discussed were cockfighting and the horrors of slaughterhouses. After getting signatures for his “Declaration of the Rights of Animals,” Bergh was given an official charter to incorporate the ASPCA on April 10, 1866. On April 19, 1866, the first anti-cruelty law was passed In NY since the founding of ASPCA, and the organization was granted the right to enforce anti-cruelty laws. In 1867, ASPCA operated its first ambulance for injured horses and began advocating for more humane treatment of animals such as horses, live pigeons, cats, and dogs. The early goals of ASPCA focused on efforts for horses and livestock since at the time they were used for several activities. In 1918, ASPCA veterinarians developed the use of anesthesia and as a result, were able to work on a horse with a broken kneecap. In 1954, ASPCA hospitals added pathology and radiography laboratories and programs. In 1961, ASPCA veterinarians performed their first open-heart surgery on a dog. From 1894 to 1994, the ASPCA operated the municipal animal shelter system in New York City which euthanized unadopted animals. Starting in 1977, the ASPCA entered into a contract with the New York City Department of Health to receive municipal funding to operate the shelter system. The contract rendered the ASPCA increasingly reliant on government income rather than private donations, and subject to the effects of annual city budget appropriations. In 1993, the ASPCA decided not to renew its contract for operating the shelter system.
Operation of the shelter system was transferred to the Center for Animal Care and Control, later renamed Animal Care Centers of NYC, in 1995. In 1996 the ASPCA acquired the Animal Poison Control Center from the University of Illinois. In 2014, the ASPCA opened the Gloria Gurney Canine Annex for Recovery & Enrichment (CARE) in NYC to house dogs brought by the NYPD to the ASPCA concerning animal cruelty investigations. In 2014, the ASPCA also opened the ASPCA Kitten Nursery in NYC to care for neonates and very young homeless kittens until they are appropriate for adoption. In 2015, the ASPCA acquired the Asheville, NC-based Humane Alliance, now called the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance. In 2018, the ASPCA established the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center. Located in Weaverville, North Carolina, the Center provides behavioral rehabilitation to canine victims of cruelty and neglect. The center’s Learning Lab also disseminates rehabilitative aid and training to shelters around the country. In 2019, the ASPCA opened the ASPCA Community Veterinary Center in Liberty City, Miami, FL to provide subsidized veterinary services for an underserved community. Also in 2019, the ASPCA took over responsibility for The Right Horse Initiative as an official program of the ASPCA. In 2020, the ASPCA opened the ASPCA Community Veterinary Center in the Bronx, New York. Some of the animal welfare issues the departments work on include ending puppy mills and breed-specific legislation.
ASPCA offers 2 types of pet insurance. They are the Complete Coverage Plan and the Accident-Only Plan. With the Complete Coverage Plan, you can get up to 90% cash back on pet medical expenses like accidents, behavioral issues, illnesses, hereditary conditions, dental disease, and more. With the Complete Coverage Plan, you can get up to 90% cash back on care related to torn ligaments, toxic ingestions, bit wounds, swallowed objects, broken bones, and cuts. You can also add preventative coverage for $9.95 per month. To start a quote, just visit https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/quote/#/start and select whether you have a cat or a dog, your pet’s name, and your zip code. You will then enter additional information about your pet such as breed, age, and gender. Then just select your coverage, and get a quote.
ASPCA Pet Insurance customer service can be contacted by phone and email. To contact customer service by phone, just call 1-866-204-6764. You will need to provide your name, pet’s name, email address, phone number, billing address, and policy number. To contact customer service by email, just send an email to [email protected]. You will need to provide your name, pet’s name, email address, phone number, billing address, and policy number.
ASPCA Pet Insurance CANCEL GUIDES
Get together the following account information:
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Username
Password
Billing Address
City
State/Province/Region
ZIP/Postal Code
Country
Reason for Cancellation
Last 4 Digits of Card
Date of Last Charge
Amount of Last Charge
Phone (Live Agent)
Follow these steps:
Call 866-204-6764
Choose phone menu option 2, then 3
Request that the agent cancel your account
When asked, give the agent your account information
Request that the agent provide you with a confirmation number or email
Retain any confirmation numbers or emails you receive for your records
