The ASPCA commercials that feature abused and neglected animals are based on real cases of animal cruelty and neglect. The animals that appear in these commercials are often rescued from dire situations and brought to ASPCA shelters for rehabilitation and care.

The tune and the singer's appearance in the commercial is meant to spoof the famous tear-inducing ads that she has narrated for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). “Hello, I'm Sarah McLachlan,” she says to the camera in the new ad.

Angel Known for her work as an animal rights activist and her song, “Angel,” famously being used in the ASPCA commercials, fans often well-up with tears at the sight of her on their screens, but this one is different… we promise!

Sarah McLachlan Reveals How She 'Really' Feels About Her 'Brutal' ASPCA Commercial. Danielle Anderson is a former writer/reporter at PEOPLE.

The pros of OPEC include: Ensuring fair prices: OPEC's goal is to ensure that member countries receive fair prices for their oil. By controlling the supply of oil, the organization can influence the price of oil on the global market and help to ensure that member countries are not exploited by outside parties.

Because humans have been shown to experience positive emotions for animals, marketers use them to stimulate a positive association between the animal and brand. Brand loyalty then results in increased market share and consumer trust in the brand. Thus, animals promote buying behavior.

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Yes, Sarah McLachlan Finds Her Iconic ASPCA Commercials Just as "Brutal" to Watch As We Do.

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

Henry Bergh The ASPCA, the first humane society in North America and today one of the largest humane societies in the world, was founded by Henry Bergh and incorporated in 1866 by a special act of the New York State Legislature.

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People have used and continue to use animals for transportation, farming, recreation, companionship, sport, and food.