In March 2022, Luisa, a one-year-old black pit bull-mix, was one of three dogs found tethered to the lobby of an apartment building. After being rescued by the NYPD, Luisa was brought to the ASPCA Canine Annex for Recovery and Enrichment (CARE) where she would receive the care, attention and love she deserved.  At CARE it was […]

Our brave girl Minerva can’t wait to summit the mountain of life with you!  No need to travel to Rome, this Minerva is right here in New York City! She’s a pup with a titan-sized personality in a small package! When meeting new people, Minerva can be a bit shy at first, but tasty treats […]

While the Fourth of July may be a fun time for gatherings of family and friends, many of our pets find the holiday scary or anxiety-inducing due to fireworks and other loud, celebratory sounds. During the days leading up to the fourth, lots of pet parents worry about how their pets will handle the loud […]

Alyssa J. and her fiancé were not planning to adopt a cat, but when they went to Wayside Waifs, an ASPCA partner shelter, “just to look,” they fell into the same trap so many pet parents have fallen into before.  The couple initially went to Wayside Waifs to play with the available animals when they noticed […]

Summer is finally here, and this year we’re hoping to declare that this is the year of Big Dog Summer! And it’s not just about large canines—loving pets come in all shapes, sizes, breeds and personalities, and Big Dog Summer is all about celebrating those who are often overlooked or may be waiting a little […]

Taking your dog on a walk every day isn’t just important for them to go to the bathroom, it also has numerous health benefits for your dog. Walking can lower their blood pressure, decrease stress and can help them to have stronger muscles and bones. It also gives you a chance to spend some time […]

Sarah C. had never fostered a pet before taking on Penny, a two-year-old pit bull-mix at the ASPCA. “I’d always been interested in fostering, and I had the time,” says Sarah, who handles business development for a nonprofit and works out of her Manhattan apartment. “When I saw Penny’s profile, I felt like I’d be […]

Ready to rush headlong into being a cat parent? Sprint may be just your speed! Sprint is a playful boy who likes to live life in the fast lane here in New York City, especially when wand toys are involved! He really enjoys settling into long play sessions where he can bat around wand and […]

Hi, my name is Ginkgo and I’m looking to find someone loving and caring to accept me into their home! Why me, you might ask? Well, to start, I’m an adorably small kitty (about six lb.) who is very low maintenance and I adjust easily to any new routines. Occasionally, you’ll hear my soft meow, […]

*/ https://www.youtube.com/embed//bhDANBf6qE0 In July 2022, the NYPD received a call from a Bronx resident who witnessed a neighbor swinging his cat by the tail. Police seized the cat and transported her to the ASPCA Animal Hospital.  Dr. Laura Niestat, a Forensic Veterinarian, examined the one-year-old feline named Willow.  “Willow had several injuries to her face,” says Dr. Niestat. […]