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Five New Year’s Resolutions You Can Make to Help Animals

Happy New Year! Though January is in full swing, there’s still time to make New Year’s resolutions. Not sure what to go with this year? Well, we may be biased, but we think there’s no better way than to start off your New Year by helping vulnerable animals across the country. Here are five big […]

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A Rescued Dog Gets ‘Congressional’ Support

It was a 90-degree day in New York City on July 19 when a dock worker on the Harlem River spotted a frightened dog struggling to stay afloat.  The worker grabbed the dog, trying to keep his head above water, but he could not lift the 60 lb. dog out of the strong current on […]

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Looking for a Sweet Treat? Jelly Bean May Be Your Girl!

Say hello to Los Angeles native, Jelly Bean! Jelly Bean is a very calm but fun and affectionate kitty. She is friendly around new people and loves to cuddle, basically, she is the perfect cat for someone looking for a love bug to spoil! Jelly Bean enjoys lots of pets and attention. If you’re relaxing, […]

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How to Keep Weight on Older Horses

Keeping weight on horses is key to keeping them healthy—and warm during these winter months. Although, keeping weight on horses, especially senior horses, can be a challenge. So, here are some tips from our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) to help make it easier. 1. Be proactive. Monitor your horse’s health and weight […]

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Animals in Need—and Meeting Needs—on the Front Lines of the War in Ukraine

Shortly after Russia attacked Ukraine in February, the ASPCA provided $150,000 in grant funding to five organizations offering emergency assistance to Ukrainian animals and owners in Ukraine, including FOUR PAWS USA. FOUR PAWS has applied some of these funds toward Animal Assisted Intervention sessions with refugees and soldiers, healing abandoned animals that would otherwise have died, and establishing […]

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Announcing 2022 Grant Winners: New Funding to Support the Movement to End Factory Farming in the U.S.

In 2022, the ASPCA launched the Fund to End Factory Farming, a Request for Proposal (RFP) fund offering financial support for innovative projects that would hasten our nation’s transition away from industrial animal agriculture—which causes immense suffering for billions of animals each year—toward a more humane, sustainable and fair food system. In our inaugural year we chose […]

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10 Holiday Pet Hazards to Steer Clear of This Holiday Season!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Winter holidays are here, and we are so excited to spend some time with family and friends—furry and human alike! But before the festivities begin, we want to remind you that amidst all the craziness, be sure to keep your furry friend’s safety in mind. This time […]

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Johnny’s Gift List Only Has One Item. Can You Guess it?

The answer is obvious! There’s only one thing our guy Johnny wants this year, and it’s a doting adopter, of course!  Johnny is a six-year-old Chow Chow-mix and a distinguished gentleman who loves cuddles and scratches. He enjoys long walks in the park, snuggling in bed and, like the ladies’ man he is, loves playing […]