<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (February 2011) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (February 2011) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> 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 RSPCA, 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, rehabilitation and finding homes for maltreated and unwanted animals that can be reestablished into new homes . Policies regarding animal euthanasia, handling feral cats, and similar issues vary by organization . </P> <P> All SPCAs around the world are independent of one another and are not affiliated in any way . Every SPCA has their own governing policies, financial reports, board of directors, and organizational goals . </P>

National or international organizations working on prevention of cruelty to animals