The day after Esther K. and her fiancé, Dan, were engaged, they drove to the ASPCA Adoption Center in Manhattan to pick up Cheddar, a dog they had agreed to foster. It was June 14, 2021, and COVID precautions were still in place. “Many people like us were looking to foster a dog,” says Esther. “But every […]

ASPCA supporters and our allies will be watching today as the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the pork industry’s lawsuit attempting to overturn California’s Proposition 12 (Prop 12). The lawsuit is a last-ditch effort to stop the implementation of the historic ballot measure, which passed in 2018 with 63% of California voters in […]

Did you know that October 7 is World Smile Day? Well, these pitties are ready to celebrate!  In honor of World Smile Day, Adopt a Shelter Dog Month AND Pit Bull Awareness Month, we bring you…the most adorable smiling pit bulls you’ve ever seen! Pit bulls, though often mislabeled and misrepresented, often make amazing and […]

Meet Vickie! This young, high-energy girl is looking for love and adventure! She would make an awesome running or hiking partner and because of her love of water, she’d probably excel at a sport like dock diving.  Vickie brings the party with her wherever she goes and her enthusiasm for fun is infectious! She loves […]

September is Disaster Preparedness month and as hurricanes barrel their way through the nation, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) wants to make sure you have all the information you need to keep your pet safe if a hurricane hits your area.  What You Need Here’s what’s in our disaster preparedness bag. What’s in yours? Food […]

Boo Boo is a Los Angeles native and a sweet, laid-back gal looking for a home to call her own. She is always happy to receive attention and enjoys cuddling, though she may be a little shy when first meeting new people or in new places.  This chatty cat can stir up a conversation with […]

Meet Isabella! This friendly, loving girl takes some time to warm up, but once you’re in her circle of trust, you’re there forever. She’s ready to give all her love to her person and spend all her time right by your side! She’ll follow you from room to room and will even nap right next […]

Los Angeles residents, your new feline companion has been found. They’re right here at the ASPCA! Check out some of our adorable felines below to see which one you’re ready to take home! Clementine Meet Clementine! Clementine is sweet, kind and she knows what she wants—and she isn’t afraid to tell you! Clementine can be […]

At the ASPCA, collaborating with foster volunteers who help us support animals along their journey is a vital part of the work we do, and we couldn’t be more thankful for our foster caregivers nationwide. Simply put, fostering helps save lives. But did you know there are a bunch of different types of foster caregivers […]

At the request of the Nye County Sheriff, the ASPCA is providing much-needed assistance with the care of nearly 300 dogs, primarily Caucasian Shepherds including puppies and pregnant dogs, who were rescued from alleged cruelty in Pahrump, Nevada. “When the ASPCA received an urgent request to support the Nye County Sheriff and staff with this […]