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Kitten Provides Antidote to Dog’s Anxiety

Kittens Hummus and Honey were just a month old when a good Samaritan found them in the Bronx and brought them to the ASPCA. They were later admitted to the ASPCA Kitten Nursery. Just one week later, Rosemarie T., an ASPCA volunteer, took them home to provide foster care. Rosemarie’s previous shelter cat, Fluffy, who […]

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Kayak Is Here to Take You on a Wild Ride

As you may have guessed from her name, Kayak loves outdoor adventures and would love an adopter who wants to take her along! The people who know Kayak best tell us “she has a relaxed and sweet demeanor,” “loves sitting down and relaxing by the river” and “enjoys watching boats and other things on beautiful […]

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Which Popular Fall Plants Are Safe for Pets?

Though we are already a few weeks into fall, if you’re still asking where summer went, you’re not alone! It’s hard enough keeping up with seasons changing in what seems like the blink of an eye, so it may be even harder for pet parents to keep track of what plants are safe to have […]

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7 Scary Things About Factory Farming

Like scenes out of a horror movie, billions of animals are trapped in a terrifying place … a place lurking with disease … on a toxic landscape scarred by pollution. Scarier still is that the horror of factory farming is deliberately masqueraded as idyllic family farms by trickster marketing designed to keep caring Americans from […]

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Partnerships with Native Communities

As a national organization, our work extends across America to reach many communities. We readily share our knowledge and resources with local shelters and rescue groups so they can impact the areas they serve. We celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day to honor their history and culture. Our partnerships with Native communities aim to keep more animals […]

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10 Ways to Help Dogs in Need This Month

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, otherwise known as Dogtober, and we want to give you the tools and information you need to get involved this month and help animals in need! But there isn’t just one way to help give back to shelter dogs. Here are our top 10 ways you can help […]

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ASPCA Urges BLM to Immediately Expand Wild Horse Fertility Control

The ASPCA and other leading animal welfare and wild horse organizations recently wrote to Interior Secretary Haaland urging her to immediately reverse the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) alarming recent decision backing away from the only strategy that can safely and humanely protect our wild horse and burro herds. Last month, the BLM announced it […]

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Will You Help Give Autumn Her Second Chance?

Just in time for Autumn, our girl Autumn is ready to find a loving home! But we need your help.  Autumn arrived at the ASPCA after being found with a gunshot wound to the neck. Luckily and miraculously, this resilient girl survived and fully recovered. Understandably, Autumn is a nervous gal and is learning how […]

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Ride in Style: Decoding Horseback Riding

If you’ve been thinking about trying your hoof at horseback riding and have dreamed of getting more involved with horses, know that there are many exciting riding styles and equine sports to discover. And, there are horses looking for homes right now who already have various levels of training.   Learn about the two major […]

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On the Scene: Animals Rescued from Neglect

On Thursday, September 16, the ASPCA assisted the Caruthersville Police Department with the rescue of 20 animals from filthy, unsafe conditions in southeast Missouri. In the care of the ASPCA, these dogs will receive the medical treatment and behavioral work they need to aid in their recovery and prepare them for adoption.  The ASPCA depends […]