I would like to add that local SPCAs are not the same as the ASPCA. The ASPCA is based in NYC and has a national reach. Local SPCAs are not affilated with them and are much like your local Humane Society not being affiliated with HSUS.
Here's something about the ASPCA. Note that they received $85 million in donations in 2008.
Pets Alive Blog ASPCA New York: Using your donations to murder animals
HSUS, which takes in around $100 million annually, uses less than 2% of that money to help animals in shelters. Here's an analysis of their 2006 tax return.
http://www.centennialsharpeiclub.org...ds%20money.pdf
No doubt these groups do 'some' good. The question is...how much good should nearly $200 million (between them) annually do? It's my belief that most of their donations come from people thinking that they are helping companion animals. Just look at their ads on TV and other media soliciting donations. What other assumption could one reasonably make? In my mind, it's a breach of trust on the highest order. We should see much better results for the amount of money these 2 groups get.