During the pandemic, Veronica M. kept tabs on her 86-year-old mother, Hilda, through Facetime video chats, often asking about Hilda’s 15-year-old Shih Tzu, Porsche. “We knew Mom was okay, but we never saw Porsche,” Veronica says. Several months later, Veronica, who lives in upstate New York, visited her mother in her Brooklyn apartment and was […]

Liberty City, Miami resident Maria S. often encounters stray animals in her neighborhood. Two years ago, when she came across a sweet two-year-old mixed-breed dog, Maria took her in and named her Lara.  “She was always looking for food,” recalls Marie. “And she came every day at the same time to eat.”  Maria, her husband […]

Hey there, new pet parent!  I’m Putnam, and to fill you in on a little secret, I’ve been waiting for this day to happen for quite a while. So, you can only imagine how excited I am to meet you! As they say, strangers are just friends you haven’t met yet, so let’s get acquainted—after […]

Whether you’re an experienced horse owner or are just starting your journey, having professional help can be very beneficial. In fact, many equestrians work with some sort of equine professional for ongoing lessons and coaching.  Having a relationship with a riding instructor or trainer can help you advance your skills at a quicker rate and […]

In addition to our lifesaving work in rescue and care for vulnerable animals, the ASPCA also works year-round to provide support to organizations and programs that further our work to help vulnerable and victimized animals across the country. Through our grants funding, we recently celebrated a significant milestone, having to-date, officially given more than $200 […]

On February 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service published its annual summary of the enforcement actions taken against those who aren’t in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA)—the only federal law protecting dogs in commercial breeding and dealing facilities. An analysis of their report shows a […]

In April 2022, the ASPCA Community Engagement team was contacted by Adult Protective Services (APS) in Staten Island about an APS client whose mother had died and left behind six cats. The client and his sibling—both disabled with limited finances—could not take in all of the cats. ASPCA Community Engagement Coordinator Shadina Arnett contacted the […]

No matter what team you and your pets are rooting for this weekend, one thing we can all agree on is that game day is for tasty snacks. And your pets deserve some special treats as well!  As you know, there are many human foods that can be dangerous for your pets. So, we want to […]

Say hello to our little friend, Little Dude! This L.A. boy is a gentle giant and a perfect gentleman. He is very sweet, affectionate and respects your space. Like the sweet man he is, Little Dude is friendly with everyone once he gets to know them, even new people who come to his foster home. […]

When Catherine C. moved to Los Angeles for grad school, she knew she wanted to adopt a cat. Unfortunately, her first L.A. apartment didn’t allow pets and she had roommates who were severely allergic, putting her search for a feline BFF on hold.  Finally, the time came for Catherine to look for her own apartment—one […]