The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) acquired Humane Alliance (HA) in August 2015. HA is an organization that specializes in high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter procedures. HA is primarily a spay/neuter training program that teaches hundreds of veterinarians each year.
HA opened in 1994 with four employees. By 2008 HA launched its training program and training began in 2009. Through 2014, 511 veterinarians and 459 externs from nine countries have received training through HA. HA’s training program has assisted 141 clinics in the United States and Canada with over 4.8 million surgeries performed. HA also has a clinic in the United States where they positively contribute to decreasing overpopulation. ASPCA’s Senior Vice President of Animal Health Services, Dr. Jed Rogers said, “As veterinarians specializing in high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter techniques, Humane Alliance’s expertise is unparalleled, and we know the unique skills of its staff will benefit the work we do around the country.”
The ASPCA has been providing financial support to HA since 2007. Former Executive Director of Humane Alliance, Quita Mazzina said, “The ASPCA is a long-standing partner and supporter of our spay/neuter programs, so this is a natural next step to further our reach and results.” Due to the acquisition of HA, the ASPCA will now be able to provide more training to veterinarians and veterinary students as well as increase the number of spay/neuter clinics in the United States. According to the ASPCA, “This will make it possible for veterinarians, shelters, and rescue operations to reach millions more at-risk animals with these critical services, dramatically reducing the number of homeless pets entering shelters nationwide.”
ASPCA’s President and CEO, Matt Bershadker said, “From our animal sheltering work to field rescues to legislative advocacy, spay/neuter is an essential component of the ASPCA’s animal welfare efforts. We have long admired and supported Humane Alliance’s innovations in spay/neuter practice and training, and are excited to combine forces to end animal homelessness and suffering around the country.”
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