Women's Pa. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
In 1869, thirty women, led by Caroline Earle White, set up the first office of this animal welfare organization here. They created the nation's first animal shelter and adoptions program after taking over the city dog pound. WPSPCA's work also resulted in the earliest humane education school program, junior humane society, free veterinary clinic, and anti-vivisection society. The group relocated to Bensalem in 1994.
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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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