ASPCA faces criticism from local animal welfare groups

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
  • The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, commonly known as ASPCA, raises hundreds of millions each year to rescue and protect animals. A CBS News investigation looked into the charity’s spending. Jim Axelrod reports.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 119

  • @simplysing
    @simplysing 3 роки тому +98

    Judging by the ASPCA's excrutiatingly long 2 minute commercials this organization was prioritizing advertising over animal welfare. If the ASPCA CEO is making over $800K annually their priorities are WAY out of wack. I want to help animals not CEO's.

    • @jeanleteff1221
      @jeanleteff1221 3 роки тому +6

      @@I.M.A.Panther3619 A lot of them could care least about the animals. I would recommend working on the city level animals support. I love animals and people!!!!!

    • @zinamina7318
      @zinamina7318 2 роки тому +2

      I just donated. I just want to help animals any organizations that has zero profit ?

    • @columbialyons1987
      @columbialyons1987 2 роки тому

      Keep give them your money

    • @columbialyons1987
      @columbialyons1987 2 роки тому

      @@I.M.A.Panther3619 give them more money

    • @thylascene1142
      @thylascene1142 8 місяців тому

      @@zinamina7318 google "echo the collie" (among other cases) and you'll see how little they really give a f*ck about animals.

  • @rileynorris646
    @rileynorris646 3 роки тому +39

    They should be very clear The ASPCA is not the SPCA

  • @nancy4980
    @nancy4980 3 роки тому +36

    Sickening and embarrassing how they play on animal suffering, people's love for animals, and people's kindness to fatten some CEO's bank account. ASPCA needs to restructure their organization and needs to be transparent on how those donations are spent. Oh yes, and they also need to give that CEO a major pay-cut.

    • @sharonandrews6985
      @sharonandrews6985 2 роки тому +4

      I agree with that. Some people like me are on a fixed income. We don't have time to give to an organization that is to help the animals but ends up helping the CEO Animal. I'm not happy about this. I want money to help the animals.

  • @KitEKat-io9vu
    @KitEKat-io9vu 3 роки тому +47

    That's disgusting. Please donate to your local animal shelter.

  • @heavenlyblue
    @heavenlyblue 3 роки тому +32

    Thank you CBS Evening News for this information!

  • @InnovativeNewProduct
    @InnovativeNewProduct 3 роки тому +47

    Make it go viral, donate to local shelters everyone. Not these thieves.

  • @sooz9433
    @sooz9433 3 роки тому +20

    There's big money to be made by pulling the heartstrings of people who love animals. They should be (but will probably never be) ashamed.

  • @anitainmo489
    @anitainmo489 3 роки тому +45

    Thank you. I will have to re consider my donations to ASPCA. Such a shame.

    • @victoriawilliams2786
      @victoriawilliams2786 3 роки тому +17

      Probably would be more of a help directly donating to your local shelter. Even if it's just food for the animals.

  • @annettekies6110
    @annettekies6110 3 роки тому +24

    Shame shame on you ASPCA God has a special place for people like you 🙁

    • @sharonandrews6985
      @sharonandrews6985 2 роки тому +2

      Amen to that. What's done in the dark comes to the light. You get what you give.

  • @CM-sm2pk
    @CM-sm2pk 3 роки тому +10

    I am going to drop ASPCA and donate to the local group.

  • @makeracistsafraidagain
    @makeracistsafraidagain 3 роки тому +9

    Disappointing

  • @equalityforall8418
    @equalityforall8418 3 роки тому +15

    I didn't have a very good experience with one ASPCA facility.
    I was about to become homeless and needed to give up my cat. Brought her to a local facility and was turned down because she was an older cat. The man working there was terribly rude and actually cruel to me. He was furious I was trying to get help for my cat and could not have cared less that I was about to become homeless.
    When your whole world is turning upside down, you do the best you can.
    That man treated me like I was such a bother to him.

    • @sharonandrews6985
      @sharonandrews6985 2 роки тому +6

      This is disturbing. Does not look good for the ASPCA.

    • @herbertbrown119
      @herbertbrown119 Рік тому

      Better that you didn’t leave him there. He would have been euthanized before you got out of the parking lot

    • @equalityforall8418
      @equalityforall8418 Рік тому

      @@herbertbrown119
      They do not euthanize animals at the ASPCA unless the animal is dying and in pain.

    • @LoireValleyChateaux
      @LoireValleyChateaux Рік тому

      You were...you didn't have cash!

  • @LoireValleyChateaux
    @LoireValleyChateaux 2 роки тому +6

    Give to your LOCAL PET SHELTER to get the most bang for your buck. LESS THAN 10% of the money DONATED to ASPCA actually goes to ANIMAL CARE...the majority goes to salaries & political entities.

    • @zinamina7318
      @zinamina7318 2 роки тому +2

      Damn I just donated 19$ I just want to help Animals

  • @432b86ed
    @432b86ed 2 роки тому +6

    I myself, as a true animal lover who deeply cares about those in need of help, am somewhat appalled at this. 20 bucks a month x 12 is $240. If ASPCA hits their goal of 3000 *_new_* donors that would be close to three quarters of a million dollars. Wow. They are non-profit?

    • @sharonandrews6985
      @sharonandrews6985 2 роки тому +1

      Exactly. Do they not know what non-profit means?

  • @momotaro1236
    @momotaro1236 3 роки тому +6

    What horrible people

  • @itiswhatitis606
    @itiswhatitis606 Рік тому +3

    Despite having $115 million in contributions in 2013, the ASPCA only found homes for 3,400 dogs and cats, according to its annual report. That’s a cost of $34,000 per animal adopted.

  • @Greybeardmedic
    @Greybeardmedic 3 роки тому +5

    Dear CBS, I watch your broadcast and Norah O'Donnell specifically because of all the wonderful dog stories. Thank you Norah! 😁

  • @pilot3016
    @pilot3016 2 роки тому +2

    If the ASPCA would try prosecuting people who do these acts. (Animal Cruelty), I would give. It's obvious they are grifters. Why haven't others seen the B.S. (Our current Ca. Politicians are next).

  • @discgolflife
    @discgolflife 3 роки тому +4

    Amen for exposing these pos's!!!

  • @randycoger2525
    @randycoger2525 2 роки тому +3

    It is that way with all charities who advertise on TV.

  • @valeriesanchez3074
    @valeriesanchez3074 2 роки тому +3

    matthew e. bershadker, the ceo of ASPCA reported a salary of 770,000 in 2018.
    In 2017 assets $307,567,617,
    With a revenue of $248,084,106.

  • @EricFortuneJr.
    @EricFortuneJr. 2 роки тому +4

    Best to rescue animals from the shelters and get your current pets fixed.

  • @herbertbrown119
    @herbertbrown119 Рік тому +3

    They also spend heavily on their anti hunting agenda. With natural predators gone game animals would over populate and starve if not for hunters. The last I heard their CEO was making $400k. Those heart breaking ads must have enabled him to double his skim

  • @RRCCTexas
    @RRCCTexas Рік тому +3

    One of the few stories by CBS News which is not biased.

  • @fadiyos
    @fadiyos 3 роки тому +9

    Even red cross is selling your plasma and you think your helping people

  • @cw9790
    @cw9790 2 роки тому +3

    Donate local.

  • @Blarnix
    @Blarnix Рік тому +3

    From the scare tactics and emotional appeals they use to convince people, to the absolute insane length of the ads, I could always feel something was up. Their spending on their ads is way too high to be a good charity.

  • @karengrice2303
    @karengrice2303 2 роки тому +5

    It’s also good to help HERD of Africa that rescue orphaned elephants. They are fabulous and have a channel on you tube to show the care they provide. You can also Give to your local Humane Society.

    • @keyblademaster999999
      @keyblademaster999999 8 місяців тому +1

      Excellent organization - HERD. I love watching the baby elephants they rescue!

  • @animewhisperer1830
    @animewhisperer1830 Рік тому +2

    I knew it was only a matter of time till their evil secrets and motives leaked, this is only the start, they’ve done so much more harm than good,

  • @hugocorral6069
    @hugocorral6069 2 роки тому +3

    I inquired into this program because I was intending to donate and wanted to know more about ASPCA, now I'm not sure. any suggestions where I should go? I also love animals!!

  • @cherokeeheartct8633
    @cherokeeheartct8633 Рік тому +2

    Ask why they pay their CEO over $650,000.00 a yr???How about cutting his pay that would help.And that was 3 yrs ago,Im sure he makes more now

  • @MagicMatic
    @MagicMatic 2 роки тому +2

    Just take your hard earned money give it to local shelters. That's all you gotta do

  • @GmanfromTexas
    @GmanfromTexas Рік тому +3

    ASPCA CEO makes ove $840K in salary.
    ASPCA does not support local SPCA shelters.
    They contribute lots of money in politics, 90% to democrats

  • @thylascene1142
    @thylascene1142 10 місяців тому +1

    Pretty much every SPCA has long since become the very thing they once sought to destroy.
    "Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster." -Friedrich Nietzsche

  • @LoraleeArmstrongNunley
    @LoraleeArmstrongNunley 2 місяці тому +1

    This makes me unhappy. I have been giving money thinking these poor animals are being cared for.

  • @kalyaniganesh3563
    @kalyaniganesh3563 Рік тому +1

    Did my research on aspca, small donations goto rescue animals Ceo makes over 800,000dollars. No longer donate to aspca, hsus. Off my will. More diligent now.

  • @user-lg3mn5sj6q
    @user-lg3mn5sj6q 8 місяців тому +1

    SHAME ON ASPCA for using animals comercials to line thier own pockets. Hateful and sad😢

  • @denniscarver7681
    @denniscarver7681 2 роки тому +3

    I will not be able to afford my yaccht! Save my life style you old folks! They would call my Mom with dementia and tell her go put check in mail! She felt scared! She told me so. Mom died not so much of a Hall Mark. Swindlers, keep your t shirts.

  • @sharonandrews6985
    @sharonandrews6985 2 роки тому +3

    This is so hard for me to decide to continue to donate or not. Some of the money goes toward helping the animals. If I stop donating I will not be helping the animals at all. That is not good for me. I will pray that the animals receive the help they are promised by the ASPCA.

    • @pilot3016
      @pilot3016 2 роки тому +3

      Perhaps, if they also helped prosecute the offenders..it might appear more legitimate.. Think!

    • @keyblademaster999999
      @keyblademaster999999 8 місяців тому

      Donate to The Asher House - ALL the money goes for the animals, not like this nonsense of an organization, the ASPCA - I've heard so many shelters & rescues turn to them for help & they ignore. Meanwhile, the CEO makes more than any other non profit. Disgusting!!!! I REFUSE TO GIVE THEM A DIME!!!!!!

  • @maryannlaylanzon9885
    @maryannlaylanzon9885 3 роки тому +2

    They spent on themselves

  • @vladimirhorowitz
    @vladimirhorowitz 2 роки тому +2

    Foster kittens and dogs, that way you know firsthand you're making a difference and can actually see the results.

  • @selomeawlachew8409
    @selomeawlachew8409 Рік тому

    Sorry for thinking mean things about a person apart of this group
    God bless your work 🙏❤

  • @Kuroro5
    @Kuroro5 3 роки тому +4

    Shut it down it’s a scam

  • @beamills9205
    @beamills9205 3 роки тому +2

    I don't donate to any charities.....i have 6 rescued dogs.....no funding, donations of any kind.....i know some folks that have ongoing GFM accounts for their pets....i decided to rescue dogs for pets....give them a forever home, a pack, security of a fenced yard, and food & fresh water for dogs with rough histories of abandonment, fear, loneliness, starvation, cruelty......WE ARE FAMILY.....

  • @cliffjohnson2273
    @cliffjohnson2273 3 роки тому +2

    They took a page from PETA operating policies .

  • @itiswhatitis606
    @itiswhatitis606 Рік тому +2

    Are these animals in your commercial good now? I'd like to see these animals in your commercials helped... Instead of standing there recording your footage for your advertisement...feed the animals.. pet them.. ..geezzzzz .I'd like to see the part where these animals are getting helped....where all the money goes....

  • @Skipbo000
    @Skipbo000 2 місяці тому

    the greed...

  • @viazel2796
    @viazel2796 8 місяців тому

    Please revisit this🙏🏽

  • @columbialyons1987
    @columbialyons1987 2 роки тому +3

    Thief's

  • @qn5947
    @qn5947 3 роки тому +9

    Time to shift my donation to the WWF.

    • @bngr_bngr
      @bngr_bngr 3 роки тому

      WWF is the same. The elite get these high paying executive positions.

    • @Isaacdagoat868
      @Isaacdagoat868 2 роки тому

      @@bngr_bngr then what is a good organization

    • @bngr_bngr
      @bngr_bngr 2 роки тому +2

      @@Isaacdagoat868 better to give to local shelters. They are doing the real work. It’s like who benefits from delivery apps.

    • @Isaacdagoat868
      @Isaacdagoat868 2 роки тому

      @@bngr_bngr what about for donating for endangered animals though

    • @bngr_bngr
      @bngr_bngr 2 роки тому

      @@Isaacdagoat868 only governments have the ability to protect its animals, no organization is going to imposed their view points on them.

  • @jaxjax3842
    @jaxjax3842 6 місяців тому

    This aspca stuff is so corrupt. I help locally. Stop financing their Caribbean vacation parties.😡🤬

  • @kalyaniganesh3563
    @kalyaniganesh3563 Рік тому

    There are no aspca shelters in my neighborhood

  • @lindapowers8529
    @lindapowers8529 2 місяці тому

    That's more than the President of the United States makes.

  • @user-zt3zq8uf1z
    @user-zt3zq8uf1z 2 роки тому

    But the problem is that they wont help animals in the worst zoo in the world, reid park zoo in Tucson az

  • @christopherhason2739
    @christopherhason2739 2 роки тому

    If you noticed I put ASACP NOT WHAT CAME UP

  • @michaelhaun5637
    @michaelhaun5637 2 роки тому +3

    You need to chill with the commercials people are having a hard enough time paying for gas to get to work let alone paying for those stupid dogs. Everybody wants you to donate something for nothing, what a scam. I've seen that commerical so many times I get nauseous. Put them to sleep that's the human thing to do.

  • @maryallen2317
    @maryallen2317 3 роки тому +3

    As a donor to ASPCA I feel it's worth it and very much needed to donate locally and nationwide so all animals across America 🇺🇸 can receive the help they need. That's if we truly love and care for animals.

    • @pilot3016
      @pilot3016 2 роки тому +2

      And the cruel offenders walk away to another puppy farm. Just great.

  • @thelonewanderer9097
    @thelonewanderer9097 3 роки тому +1

    Slush fund

  • @jgatkinson744
    @jgatkinson744 Рік тому

    If they took all that money it coast to make make those Comershel and show them on tv and the money they get from other organizations they wouldn’t haft to get on tv and bum money from the public

  • @higurashianduminekoconnect1702
    @higurashianduminekoconnect1702 2 місяці тому

    They should face criticism and lawsuits for their illegal denial of people adopting their dogs despite all the requirements. Yes, I do know this for a fact because my parents were looking to adopt a dog with them. My parents met all the requirements according to everything that they asked. They just up and said my parents don't meet the requirements despite those requirements being met. If you truly care about a dog, don't go to this organization. There are plenty of organizations that actually care about the dogs' well-being since they don't really. I don't know what their reasoning for having these ads and doing this is, but there must be actually an ulterior motive. I really see them in a different light, and that's not a light at all it's just a dark and evil thing. I see them as a truly evil and corrupt organization.

  • @viazel2796
    @viazel2796 8 місяців тому

    Get rid of that CEO🤡 steals all the money

  • @sueme1954
    @sueme1954 2 роки тому

    Omg. Betty White most likely was planning to donate a big chunk of money to them..maybe all. Then she dies so soon after this news item. 😥
    I wonder.

  • @kathychildress18
    @kathychildress18 Рік тому

    There CEO'S make 7-800,000$ a year

  • @craigmiller3568
    @craigmiller3568 Рік тому

    Root of evil
    The Love of money

  • @erickrosas3399
    @erickrosas3399 Рік тому

    800k CEO is helping more than animals alright 😂 shame shame

  • @jeanleteff1221
    @jeanleteff1221 3 роки тому

    I have heard bad things about the group. I change the channel when she comes on. They aren't as good as they make them selves to be.

  • @orlandocharles2308
    @orlandocharles2308 Рік тому

    You don't worry your your you already have one oh oh oh c c

  • @roberttobolski6971
    @roberttobolski6971 2 роки тому

    I would rather give that money to cancer research and treatment for children at the hospital. That is more important!

  • @Randydaudt
    @Randydaudt 2 роки тому +4

    ASPCA’s CEO Matthew Bershadker received an annual salary of $800,000 in 2017 and $770,000 in 2018! Of every dollar donated to ASPCA, 38 cents was used to pay salaries and benefits.

  • @beastking55
    @beastking55 5 місяців тому

    THEY NEED TO GO BACK TO JONESTOWN PA THERES A FAMILY THERE THEY HAD OVER 34 DOGS ASPCA CAME IN 4 TIMES AND TOOK DOGS FROM THEM AND THE SAME DAY AFTER THE ASPCA TOOK ALL THOSE DOGS FROM THEM THEY WENT OUT AND GOT 11 MORE UNREAL WHY CANT THEY BE STOPED THEY ARE THE THE CHADWICKS