Happy Birthday, Henry Bergh!
New York City, April 1866: The driver of a cart laden with coal is whipping his horse. Passersby on the New York City street stop to gawk not so much at the weak, emaciated equine, but at the tall man, elegant in top hat and spats, who is explaining to the driver that it is now against the law to beat one's animal. Thus, America first encounters The Great Meddler.
Click here to read more about Henry Bergh and the history of the ASPCA.
Send our animated ecard today to help us celebrate the birthday of ASPCA founder, Henry Bergh—the original humane hero!
Click here to read more about Henry Bergh and the history of the ASPCA.
Send our animated ecard today to help us celebrate the birthday of ASPCA founder, Henry Bergh—the original humane hero!Labels: ASPCA, Henry Bergh
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have a good b-day
Thank you Henry Bergh, May you float on a cloud with a lot of your pet friends. Yall get down and party..............Happy Birthday
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