Thank you!
Life in any form, human or animal is a gift & therefore it is priceless. Just because we can slap a $20 on the counter and call it a pet doesn't mean that it's somehow less deserving of being treated or defended as we would our own young.
I would say NOT running to the ASPCA is irresponsible, just as I'd say NOT reporting a neglectful mother to child protective services is irresponsible.