The society was incorporated in Fresno, California in 1946 under
the laws of the State of California. The name was changed to The
Central California Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals
in 1958 with provisions that no other organization may use the former
name, Fresno County Humane Society, Incorporated. Since the incorporation
in June of 1946, The CC/SPCA has operated continuously
and vigorously for the protection of animals. For 40 years the CC/SPCA
has remained faithful to the objective implicit in its name: the prevention
of cruelty to animals.
The CC/SPCA has kept pace with changing times, revising
its programs to serve current animal needs.
The basic state anti-cruelty laws which still protect animals from
harm were sought and obtained by the CC/SPCA, as were the
specific laws that abolished the great cruelties of the 19th century
such as bullfighting, dogfighting and cockfighting.
State Humane Officers appointed by the CC/SPCA, and approved by the Superior
Court of California County of Fresno, trained in rescue of animals and investigation
of complaints of abuse, have power to arrest in cases of cruelty to animals. Such
authority, statewide, is used judiciously after all other corrective measures fail. Free
ambulance service and shelter is provided for lost or stray animals, or those owned
but temporarily without homes because their owners can no longer keep them.
Painless euthanasia is given to animals when necessary,
due to age, injury, or sickness beyond medical aid, or if
unable to place in a new home. No charge is made for these
services in order to encourage the public to
take advantage of humane facilities and to discourage
abandonment of animals. However, contributions are
appreciated and accepted.
The CC/SPCA owns its own land, buildings and equipment purchased with
privately donated funds. The CC/SPCA also assumes responsiblity by contract
to perform the Animal Control and Leash Law services for the City and County
of Fresno dating back to September 1951. The modern facilities and caring staff
offer safe refuge, nourishment, medical care and love to every stray and unwanted
animal in our community.
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