One special little Miniature Horse needed your help—he needed a neigh-m! Earlier this week, we asked you to vote for your favorite option: Hairy Styles, Taika, Milkshake or Terk. Ready to hear the whinny-ing name?    This Mini’s new name is Milkshake! If you voted for the winner, know that we’re clapping our hooves and […]

During 2021, our staff at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) assisted 401,550 animals. With each call, they kept track of the pets’ names and at the end of the year, compiled a list of the funniest, most creative names they received calls about. Check out the incredible pet names below! Source: Read Full Article

There has never been a better time to explore equine adoption—as the ASPCA’s Right Horse Adoption Partners are committed to helping you find your next horse. Adoptable horses are just like the loveable, capable horses you will find available for sale, and there are many exciting benefits to adopting. Here are five special perks when […]

https://www.youtube.com/embed//G2tNGjKHFmk Amanda was in the saddle before she could walk. She spent her childhood sharing her parents’ love of horses, a passion that led her to volunteer at a local rescue as an adult. It was there that she met a horse named Athena. Athena was thin, having experienced a period of neglect prior to […]

Jonayra B. had just returned home from a 15-minute errand when she discovered her five-month-old Chihuahua, Queen, in distress. “Her whole face and her limbs were swollen,” says Jonayra. “I was confused and didn’t know what to do. There are no emergency veterinary clinics near my house.” Jonayra, who lives in East New York, Brooklyn […]

In honor of May being Adopt a Horse Month, we invite you to put your knowledge to the test. Did you know that there’s a difference between “ponies” and “horses”? They are the same species but they are not the same category. There’s one little detail that determines if an equine fits into the “pony” […]

Jessica was captivated by the magic of horses from an early age. Eager to learn and unable to own a horse of her own, she seized every opportunity to spend time with horses and develop her riding skills. Jessica regularly attended riding camps and practiced her horsemanship by riding friends’ horses. As Jessica grew older, […]

Spring has sprung and we are itching to get outside and spend some time in the garden! But before you do, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) has some helpful tips to keep your furry friends safe in your springtime garden. Plant with a Plan  While many plants may be gorgeous additions to your garden, there […]

At the request of Hancock Animal Friends, the ASPCA was recently on the ground in Central Georgia to remove 65 dogs living on the property of an overwhelmed pet owner in Hancock County. The Atlanta Humane Society assisted with the rescue by providing responders and veterinary expertise during the removal, and Hancock Animal Friends also […]

This Earth Day, we hope to celebrate the beauty of our planet, and for many of us, that starts with getting out into nature. And, as the weather continues to get warmer, we’re looking forward to spending more time outside with our pets. While we encourage everyone to enjoy activities like hiking and camping with […]