NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) marks its founding 142 years ago on April 10 with a celebration in Union Square Park.
April has also been deemed "Prevention of Cruelty to Animals" Month.
1010 WINS' Anchor Susan Richard sat down with "Animal Precinct" star Annemarie Lucas. Listen to her interview here.
The third annual ASPCA Day celebration will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. in NYC as well as throughout the country.
"While we fight animal cruelty day in and day out, April, and specifically 'ASPCA Day' on April 10, is a great time for us to take stock of our progress, and celebrate our bond with animals as a nation," said ASPCA President & CEO Ed Sayres.
Several national icons have already confirmed their participation in ASPCA Day 2008, including the Empire State Building, Niagara Falls, the Los Angeles Coliseum and the Sears Tower in Chicago. April 10 will also see the third annual "ASPCA Day Festival" take place in New York City's Union Square that evening, featuring live music by the X Brothers featuring Joe Bouchard of Blue Oyster Cult, refreshments, and a host of pet-related activities.
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Additionally, animal lovers across the country will again be able to vie for the grand prize in the second annual "Community Leader of 2008" --a contest that celebrates community involvement in the ASPCA's 142-year old mission-by showing us how they "Go Orange for Animals."
The most creative of the competition entries will receive a trip to New York City for a two nights/three days, a guided tour of the newly-renovated ASPCA shelter, an opportunity to meet Sayres as well as its Humane Law Enforcement Officers, who are featured on the award-winning "Animal Precinct," and their photograph and contest results published in ASPCA Action, the ASPCA's quarterly member newsletter, as well as featured on its Web site and electronic communications.
For more information on how to enter the "ASPCA Community Leader of 2008" Contest, please visit www.aspca.org/aspcaday.
For more information on how to stay alert towards, and prevent, cruelty to animals, please visit www.aspca.org.
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