Throughout 2021, our staff at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) assisted hundreds of thousands of animals, but not just dogs and cats. They helped all sorts of animals! Check out the top 15 most unique species we helped in 2021! Source: Read Full Article
How Squirrel Climbed Her Way into Two Families’ Hearts
Nora F. was on Facebook when she noticed that the ASPCA needed foster caregivers for cats and kittens in Los Angeles. She and her husband Mike agreed to foster a four-month-old petite kitten who liked to climb, so they named her Squirrel. Squirrel has a minor medical issue—a prolapsed anus—a condition that causes cats to strain and […]
Big Win: New York Passes Bill to End the Retail Sale of Dogs, Cats and Rabbits in Pet Stores!
Today, the New York State Legislature passed the Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill, groundbreaking legislation that will end the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in New York pet stores. Championed by Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan) and Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris (D-Queens), this bill now heads to the desk of Governor Kathy […]
Washington Needs Your Help to Find a Home!
Sometimes Washington gets a little too excited and jumps up on his people, but he responds well to treats. He also already knows “sit!” Washington would love an adopter who can give him the training he needs to become his best self. He’s also still learning to reign in his excitement, prefers to meet other […]
Who Made the Cut? Five Adoptable Horses with Fabulous Hair!
Have you herd the news? May is #AdoptAHorse Month, a celebratory time to explore horse adoption and help horses find loving new homes. Right now, there are hundreds of adoptable horses looking for homes across the country. And the horses themselves? It’s fair to say they’re getting their hair done and putting their best hoof […]
Keep Your Pets Safe from Fleas and Ticks
The weather is getting warmer, so you know what that means—more time in the great outdoors! Unfortunately, more time outdoors means more opportunities for your pet to catch fleas and ticks. So, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) wants to remind you of the importance of keeping your pet safe from fleas and ticks during the […]
Your Votes Have Been Counted! See the Winning Mini Horse Name
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 […]
Top 10 Funniest Pet Names of 2021
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
Five Benefits of Adopting Your #RightHorse
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 […]
Defying the Odds: Athena’s Story
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 […]