Barking at the Knot

Barking at the Knot

Understanding the hidden history of animal services

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    In 1924, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in conjunction with the New York Women’s League for Animals, held a poster contest for children to promote kindness to animals. While contests like this were common, the preservation of the posters themselves were not. However, the winning posters from this particular batch…

    Audrey Lodato

    October 29, 2025
    1920s, Animal Welfare
    animal control, animal services, Animal Welfare, animals, ASPCA, Board of Education, Cats, Children’s Art, dogs, history, horses, Humane education, Humane Movement, Humane Society, hydrophobia, New York City, New York Women’s League for Animals, pets, Poster Contest, Poster Primer, Rabies, strays

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