Emily G. had just finished her PhD program and was looking for a way to volunteer in order to fill her newfound free time.  “I decided to foster to honor the memory of my first cat, Mancattan,” Emily remembers. “He passed away suddenly in 2016. When that happened my other cat, Albert, and I really […]

This summer has been a scorcher! We’ve been doing everything we can to keep cool, but it’s been challenging—which means our pets are just as hot, if not hotter. But some of our furry friends have figured out a way to beat the heat with their pet parents AND do it in style. Check out […]

August is National Make-A-Will Month and there’s no better time to explore how to leave a legacy for a cause that is meaningful to you. Including the ASPCA in your estate plan is a great way to support animals nationwide. It costs nothing now but will provide crucial support to animals in need in the […]

Dove, a three-year-old pit bull-mix, and Zeisel, a three-month-old kitten, received much-needed second chances at life thanks to the ASPCA and Catherine’s Butterfly Party in Newtown, Connecticut on June 11. The annual event honors the memory of six-year-old Catherine Violet Hubbard, a young animal lover whose life was tragically cut short during the Sandy Hook Elementary School […]

Break out the tents, grills and sleeping bags, folks! Camping season is here and the nature lover in many of us is ready to get their camp on! For all the campers out there with nature-loving pets, we have a few pet safety tips from our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) to make […]

Late in the evening of March 6, James W. was standing in line at grocery store in the Morris Heights neighborhood of the Bronx when gunshots suddenly rang out. His two small eight-year-old dogs, Bailey and Pepper, were with him. He ducked down to protect the dogs, and Bailey yelped. “All l heard was boom, […]

In May 2021, the ASPCA assisted in the rescue of over 90 dogs from a single-wide, dilapidated trailer in Shadyside, Ohio. Many of the dogs were found with untreated medical conditions, some were pregnant and many were extremely fearful. Among these fearful dogs was little mixed-breed, Talia. Like many animals that come from situations of […]

Taking the scenic route with your furry friend to get to your next destination? We love a good road trip! Though, traveling with your pet by car involves more than just loading them into the back seat and hitting the gas, especially if you’re planning to go a long distance or be away from home […]

We recently marked a major milestone in Los Angeles, caring for our 9,000th kitten through our Kitten Foster Program! This milestone comes during the height of feline breeding season, also known as kitten season, a time of year when shelters nationwide are overwhelmed with vulnerable, newborn cats. Our lifesaving kitten program operates in partnership with […]

“It’s actually a pretty crazy story,” says Barrie A. about how she met her dog, Hailey. “We got to a point where it didn’t really feel like a choice.” After seeing lots of dogs around her neighborhood, and knowing she was at a point in her life where she could provide a stable home, Barrie […]