It’s a familiar, feel-good fable: a young equestrian sees potential in an unlikely horse. Together, they overcome numerous challenges to achieve glory, inspiring all around them in the process. For one aspiring veterinarian and her adopted horse, Ivie, this story wasn’t a fairytale, but a reality. Finding Ivie Danielle K.’s lifelong love of horses fueled […]
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Ivie’s Story: From Equine Adoption to World Champion
It’s a familiar, feel-good fable: a young equestrian sees potential in an unlikely horse. Together, they overcome numerous challenges to achieve glory, inspiring all around them in the process. For one aspiring veterinarian and her adopted horse, Ivie, this story wasn’t a fairytale, but a reality. Finding Ivie Danielle K.’s lifelong love of horses fueled […]
“The pandemic motivated me to adopt children and start a new type of life”
Written by Natalie Gil For a growing number of women, the pandemic has provided the catalyst needed to follow through on their dreams of adoption. Stylist speaks to those who are creating a family of their own amid the chaos of coronavirus. “When Covid kicked in and I was furloughed, my initial thought was ‘what […]
AMA pushes for widespread telehealth adoption
(HealthDay)—At a Special Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a new policy to advocate for widespread adoption of telehealth beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the resolution, the AMA will advocate for the federal government and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, state governments and agencies, and […]
Myka Stauffer’s Quotes About Adoption Journey, Son Before Rehoming
Her story. Myka Stauffer received backlash in May 2020 when she revealed her decision to rehome her adopted son with autism, but she was transparent about the process long before the controversy. The YouTube star documented her journey on her channel, sharing details about everything from Huxley’s diagnosis to her desire to adopt more children. […]
This is How Much IVF, Surrogacy & Adoption Really Cost in 2020
It’s no longer a secret (thankfully): According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 10 percent of women in the United States aged 15 to 44 have difficulty conceiving or carrying a child to term. That’s more than 6.1 million women in America. So, if you’ve been trying for a year or […]
Join Us for Our Clear the Shelters 2019 Adoption Event!
blog_clear-shelters-promo_080719_main.png Malcolm is currently available at the ASPCA Adoption Center Come meet your new BFF! On August 17 2019, the ASPCA Adoption Center will be welcoming guests to celebrate our fifth annual Clear the Shelters adoption event! But this exciting event doesn’t stop at our Adoption Center—it’s a call across the country for adoption. Hundreds of shelters […]
Tyler Baltierra Defends Decision to Place Daughter for Adoption: 'No Shame'
Clapping back! Tyler Baltierra came to his own defense on Twitter after he and his wife, Catelynn Lowell, were slammed for their daughter Carly’s adoption. When a Twitter user called the Teen Mom OG couple “trash” for “giving [their] child up” on Monday, July 15, Baltierra wrote back, “If PLACING my innocent daughter into an […]
Adoption Event in California Helps More Animals Find Loving Homes
Last week, the ASPCA attended an annual adoption event in Torrance, California, where five lucky dogs and one rabbit from Carson Animal Care and Control found loving homes. Susan Riggs, ASPCA Senior Director of State Legislation, helped organize the event and attended with fellow ASPCA employees, Ashley Chengerian, Digital Assets Senior Manager, and Cindy Kreeger, […]
5 dog adoption stories that will melt your heart
Sometimes, it’s good to read about a good dog adoption story. After all, life can be so hard sometimes, however, little rays of light like these help us keep our faith in humanity, in the world, and in each other. As we’re all well aware, some people abandon and mistreat their dogs all the […]