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A Note About Animals From the ASPCA
The ASPCA is the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; our organization started working to protect animals more than 130 years ago! The Animal Ark books tell interesting stories about how Mandy and her friends help save animals in trouble. Animals can play a very important role in our lives as companions, but not all animals respond to people in the same way.

Here are some things you should remember about animals.
•If you meet an animal you do not know, be very careful; it may not know that you are friendly, and could try to bite you because it is afraid.

•Wildlife are animals that live on their own in nature; they are not the same as the animals we call pets.

• Pets have been domesticated so they can live with people, and it is their owners' responsibility to feed and care for them, and take them to the veterinarian for the rest of the animal's life.

• In this book, Mandy is very lucky that her parents are animal doctors and can help the animals. In real life animals can also get help from animal shelters, nature centers, park rangers, wildlife rehabilitators, obedience trainers and local humane organizations.

Some Special News About The ASPCA's junior membership club ASPCA Animaland
Now you can help the ASPCA protect animals by becoming a member of ASPCA Animaland: Have fun learning facts about animals and how important it is to respect all living things in our environment! Animaland membership includes an exciting and colorful bi-monthly magazine, official membership card and club pin, member's activity more information; write us at ASPCA Animaland, 424 East 92nd St., NY, NY 10128.

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