ASPCAReviews 53

I am planning to donate to this charity for animals. My friend advice me not to why? He told me animals only get 3% of every donations the rest goes to employees pocket. For all animal lovers dogs, cats, birds etc...let's donate our money to local animal shelters. ASPCA used stray injured wounded dogs cats for money don't be fool!

Today, on July 4,2023, I was stopped by 2 ASPCA donation reps upon entering and exiting my neighborhood pet supply store. I really wasn't in the position to donate at the time after purchasing food for my cat. However, being a pet owner on a budget, I asked if I could make a one-time donation instead of having to donate on a monthly basis (considering I also didn't want the hassle of having to cancel a subscription later on) and I was pretty much conned into making a $25 donation that included a monthly subscription anyway. Later, I realized after researching online that I could have made a one-time donation in "any amount" after I was made to feel like it was completely impossible to do face-to-face! I also read that only 77 cents of every dollar actually go towards the care of the animals and that the CEO is making $800,000 + a year! None of this made any sense to to me - a person who wasn't in the position to give in the first place! To make matters worse, I called the company to cancel my monthly subscription only to find that the office was closed today, July 4th - meanwhile, their reps are working to collect donations today. Unfortunately, this whole experience has completely changed my mind about donating to a charity such as the ASPCA ever again! My response will be a flat out "NO" next time!

I am so happy that all this good is been done for the animals, but I'd like to ask, can you show any pictures of the before and after of the dogs obtained. I don't know if all the money that I give is gone for not whether they're just going to die anyway, it gives us hope

This has nothing to do with the poor animals I know ASCPA TAKES EXCELLENT CARE OF ALL ANIMALS AND SAVES AS MANY AS THEY CAN FROM ABUSE AND HOMELESS ANIMALS TO GIVE THEM ALL SAFE AND CARING AND LOVING HOMES...It has to do w/ how ASCPA DOSE there donation for people when you change your donation they should change it not take out more then they are supposed to that is what they did to me & the manager said. Miss Berman we will refund your $50.00 dollars. They only refund me $20.00 dollars. The manager lied to me. So, that is it. Sure I give ASCPA a 10 RATING for helping all the ANIMALS... BUT GIVE ASCPA A 0 ON HOW THEY CONDUCT THERE BUSINESS W/ PEOPLE WITH THERE DONATION...
Loretta, Berman

I was at a recent charity event for another pet rescue and the ASPCA was there and donated $100,000 to help out a partner charity. However, their administrative phone lines are horrible *******700) no one picks up and if you are trying to get an animal spayed or neutered that's even more pathetic (try this number: *******692) it's their posted spay number. I confronted the well-paid executive about this as she boasted about their spay/neuter clinic (it does not exist!). Their hospital is marginal--basic clinic (do not bring a sick pet here) as they offer limited services. They do offer however reasonably prices private cremation services and adoption.

I am a true animal lover and the thought of you people trying to rob people for money with sad story's about animals that you are taking advantage of for money, these animals deserve better, clearly everyone knows you people stole money from the aspca, these funds are for the animals, not your human greed, i would love to donate to these beautiful animals, but I dont trust people like the aspca, you need to be put out of business.

This organization does little if anything to help animals. I recommend donating money to your local Humane Society. It will be money better spent, this organization spends more than 75% of the money donated to pay executives and board members.

My daughter is having a baby and my puppy was 17 months old he was a house and outdoor dog. The carpet at my house was beginning to smell like a dog and i didn't have much time to spend with my dog; plus the baby is coming soon. So, i decided to give him up for adoption believing they would find him a great home. My dog have never been caged or chained for long periods of time. I had him since he was 6 weeks old and his name was Scooter. I paid $150 to give him up believing that was the best thing to do being i could no longer take care of him. The ASPCA people advised me that they would never kill him unless he was vicious or terminally ill. So, i believed and was certain that he would find a loving family because he was neither. He was happy and friendly with everyone and never bit anyone before in his whole entire life. Everyone he came in contact with loved him. The ASPCA reluctantly told me today they killed him after one week because he was growling and lunging and was being nippy with the staff that no one could enter the cage. I find that to be unbelievable and if true with the behavior specialist knowledge of dogs. Why they didn't take the time to adjust Scooter to a new environment. The ASPCA called me like three days after i gave him up and i missed the phone called immediately after i heard her voicemail i called her back. She made me aware that scooter had been nipping at staff but she said the behavior specialist had gotten the situation under control. When i tried to inquire more information concerning what would be the next steps concerning him being put up for adoption she stated they do not indulge or release any information about animals that have been released into their custody. I looked everyday to see if his picture was on the adoption site for almost 6 weeks. Everytime i called only would be a recording asking you to leave a message. Finally, i left a message with the executive director of the ASPCA here in Charleston, SC on Remount Rd. For them to have an associate to return my call and make it seem like I'm super duper special to be receiving this information cause normally they don't release information about dogs that have been given up for adoption. But they had no choice but to kill Scooter a week after he was there. I'm livid because they should have consulted me and let me know their plans and gave me an option to come pick him back up before killing him. His behavior issues was only because he was afraid. He never had been with anyone away from his home and caged before. I have a giant big backyard. He never was chained for him to lunged at them he must have been chained. I'm not sure what they did to my puppy but they didn't give him a chance to adapt to being restrained and restricted in a new environment. They lied and said they would never ever kill any animal unless vicious or terminally ill. My scooter was not vicious that is absolutely not true. Why not give me the option of coming to retrieve him if your going to end his life. He has never bitten anyone. I'm totally heartbroken.

We got both of our cats from the ASPCA at separate times (both as kittens), and both of our experiences were lovely. They socialize their kittens and have information on the personality of each. They take care of the cats and vaccinate and neuter them before adoption (unless you adopt under 3 month old kittens, in which case you take them to get vaccinated free of charge once they're old enough). The staff is accommodating and kind, the process is pretty straightforward and not invasive, and they provide you with some food and toys to go with the cat after you adopt. If it's your first time getting a pet, they also give you a lot of good and necessary information.
Overall I've had a wonderful experience each time and I'm so glad to have my wonderful cats!

Animals play an important role in the lives of many people. Children learn respect for another being and a rewarded with a friend. Families enrich their lives with these new additions who often provide uncompromising love and affection. But like any living being, there are responsibilities and costs. Part of the responsibility is to recognize that animals don't understand how we higher level beings have certain rules and so have to be dealt with fairly and with understanding. If we're going to undertake ownership of an animal, the ASPCA wants us to be responsible and not be abusive. The same goes for not using animals for horrendous, unethical thrill and profit seeking endeavors (do you hear me, Mike Vick)!

I think the ASPCA ranks as an important institution for assisting animals, particularly pets, in need. Society should think about The Beatles "When I'm 64" song to better understand that aging animals deserve the same respect that our senior citizens should receive when they become more defenseless and in need.

Several years ago, Most of these animal protection / adoption agencies ( ASPCA, ETC.) offered very low cost spay and neutering, and their price to adopt homeless animals was very reasonable. Now, however, their prices are almost as expensive as pet shops and private breeders! These agencies are trying to put pet shops, " back yard breeders", and regular breeders out of business. It seems obvious to me that their goal is to run breeders out of business while they take over the business!