The short answer
The registry records Recurring Animal Welfare Donation as a possible interpretation of ASPCA GIVING. This descriptor-to-company association has not passed claim-level evidence review. Compare the exact line, amount and posted status with your own receipt or account activity; the name alone cannot confirm the merchant or whether you authorized the payment.
The notes below are unreviewed registry explanations, not confirmation of merchant identity, authorization or current policy. Claim-level source review is pending for this entry.
Understanding the ASPCA charge on your statement
- Review your subscription status Unreviewed registry note: Check your email for correspondence from the ASPCA confirming your status as a monthly Guardian member.
- Analyze the billing cycle Unreviewed registry note: Look at previous bank statements to see if this charge has occurred on the same day in prior months, confirming it is a recurring pledge.
Why am I being charged $19 every month?
Unreviewed registry note: Nineteen dollars is a standard suggested donation tier heavily promoted in ASPCA television campaigns. You likely opted into this specific monthly amount.
Resolving unauthorized ASPCA charges
Unreviewed registry note: While rare, there are instances where a family member or joint account holder might have made the donation without informing you. Before disputing the charge as fraudulent, it is highly recommended to speak with anyone else who has authorized access to the credit card. Many 'unauthorized' donations are simply miscommunications within a household.
- Monitor for further suspicious activity Unreviewed registry note: If the charge was indeed unauthorized, keep a close watch on your statement for other small, unexpected transactions that could indicate card testing.
Are ASPCA donations tax-deductible?
Unreviewed registry note: Yes, the ASPCA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, meaning your contributions are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Independent reference — not affiliated with American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Sources and evidence
Sources may support different parts of this page. A company homepage does not establish a statement descriptor, refund policy or contact detail. Check the claim notes and your own receipt before acting.
- ASPCA Ways to Give https://www.aspca.org
- Charity Navigator ASPCA https://www.charitynavigator.org
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