"I Fought Cruelty!" Archive

Recognizing cruelty is one thing—taking an active stance to fight it is quite another. These heroic animal lovers share tales of how they bravely prevented animal abuse. We hope their inspirational stories encourage you to fight cruelty in your own communities.

  • ASPCA Professional

    Karen Strauss, Mississippi

    Saved Puppy Being Dragged Down the Street

    Ellie never knew anything but the chain. It had been wrapped around her neck, without even the small benefit of a collar, for as long as she could remember. Now five years old, a deep scar can still be seen around her neck from where heavy metal had embedded into her skin... Keep Reading >>

  • ASPCA Professional

    Kathryn Splittstoeser, Minnesota

    Called Animal Control and Saved Kittens

    One evening, my daughter-in-law called me crying. She had learned of some neighborhood children carrying around dead kittens in a cereal box and asking people if they could bury them in their backyard. I got as much information as I could about the situation and called the local animal control. Then, I got in my car and went to the children's house to talk to their parents... Keep Reading >>

  • ASPCA Professional

    Robert Besch, New York

    Speaking Out for Pit Bulls

    I am always talking to anyone who will listen about my pit bull, Spike. I tell people what a smart and funny dog he is and what a great breed pit bulls are. So many people misunderstand the breed - several of my coworkers don't even like hearing the words "pit bull... Keep Reading >>

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