At the request of the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office, and with support from the Louisiana SPCA and the Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center, the ASPCA was on the ground in Clarence, LA, assisting with the rescue of nearly 200 dogs and cats living in filthy and dangerous conditions. When investigators arrived on scene, they […]

At the urgent request of several animal welfare and emergency management groups across the state of Florida, we quickly mobilized our disaster response team to provide critical support for impacted animals following Hurricane Idalia. Our team has been on the ground in Jefferson, Taylor, Suwannee, Madison, Hamilton and Leon counties assisting with pet food and supply distribution, […]

Billy, a distinctive-looking five-year-old Bulldog-mix, was among 10 Bulldog-type dogs discovered living in unsanitary conditions inside a New York City apartment on December 4, 2022. NYPD officers removed the six males and four females, ranging in age from seven weeks to six years, and brought them to the ASPCA Animal Hospital for medical evaluations and care. What the veterinarians […]

“It has been an emotional and impactful experience,” says Tim Rice, ASPCA Animal Rescue Technician. “It’s been devastating to see so much destruction in one of the most beautiful places on earth. But the community is strong, supportive and loving, and it is inspiring to see so many people working together to move forward.”  Two […]

We only have the nicest things to say about Flower! She’s a New York City kitty who is sure to make your heart go “thump-thump!” Flower may remind you of a certain cartoon animal—she can be bashful at first blush, she has a black coat with a beautiful white stripe and she loves her friends! […]

The ASPCA Equine Transition and Adoption Center (ETAC) in Oklahoma just celebrated a HUGE milestone: we have helped 500 horses since the program’s inception in 2019! A sweet Miniature gelding named Charlie Brown was lucky horse number 500. This called for a party! Alongside our partners from Nexus Equine and Exclusively Equine Veterinary Services, ASPCA staff celebrated […]

While skunks are generally docile creatures, they do have a very potent method of fending off people or animals who bother them. Unfortunately, some dogs don’t get the hint soon enough and become the target of a skunk’s spray. There is nothing fun about dealing with a dog who has been “skunked,” but our experts […]

https://www.youtube.com/embed//3oG7USv77MA Caitlin M. wasn’t a cat person, but when she met her husband, a described “big cat guy,” she quickly fell in love with felines. Living in England at the time, Caitlin and her husband knew they wanted a cat, but planned on moving back to the U.S. in the coming months. Instead of making […]

Are you an adventurous person in the tri-state area who is looking for a constant companion? Our friend George may be the curious pup you’re looking for! George is a playful, spunky boy who can’t wait to see all the marvels of the world with his new adopter. He is a very affectionate guy and […]

Jared K. had always wanted a dog, but growing up, was never allowed to get one. In 2017, he met a pit bull named Luna who belonged to a friend and got him thinking more about having a dog by his side.  “I absolutely fell in love with the breed and that dog changed my […]