A Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is a common name for non-profit
animal welfare organizations around the world. The oldest SPCA organization is the
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which was founded in
England in 1824. SPCA organizations operate independently of each other and campaign for animal welfare, assist in the prevention of
cruelty to animals cases.
Montreal,
Quebec — Société Canadienne Pour La Prévention De La Cruauté Envers Les Animaux / Canadian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Montreal)
Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
United States
In the United States, all organizations using the name SPCA are independent; there is no umbrella organization. Some of the more notable organizations include:
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Vincentian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals[13] - The VSPCA is independent and not associated with SPCA International.
Jamaica — Jamaica Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (J.S.P.C.A.)
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