A Landmark Year for the Bronx CVC When beloved dog Coco started acting strangely, her pet parent Mari knew that something was wrong. “I took her to my primary vet, who couldn’t see her. I took her to multiple places in one day,” says Mari, Coco’s pet parent. “I finally went to an emergency room […]
ASPCA Assists Hamilton Police Department with Rescue of Nearly 30 Dogs in Northwest Alabama
At the request of the Hamilton Police Department, the ASPCA National Field Response team is on the ground assisting with the rescue of nearly 30 dogs, including puppies, from a property in Hamilton, Alabama. We are providing support with evidence collection, legal assistance, forensics exams, medical and behavioral care and sheltering for the animals. The Greater Birmingham […]
Wings of Rescue and ASPCA Help Evacuate 170+ Animals Impacted by Winter Storms in Texas
To assist Texas animal shelters impacted by the recent weather crisis, the ASPCA and Wings of Rescue led the urgent transport of more than 170 dogs and cats via ground and air to shelters in the Northeast where they will find safe, loving homes. Animal shelters across Texas have been severely affected by the unprecedented winter […]
ASPCA Wellness Events Help Bronx Residents Get Care for Their Pets
As we continue to find new and innovative ways to serve the people and pets in communities that need us, our Community Engagement team in New York City has been hosting Wellness Days to help provide access to vaccines and preventative veterinary care for Bronx residents and their pets. Residents like Debra B. who came […]
Animal Welfare Groups Impacted by Pandemic Bolstered by ASPCA Funds
Organizations nationwide have been assisted by the our COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Initiative, a multi-million dollar effort benefitting pets and animal welfare groups affected by the pandemic. Our response is a lifeline in emergencies like this, and thanks to our ASPCA Guardians, we can reach animals and communities who desperately need us. As part of the […]
Animal Welfare Organizations Hampered by the Pandemic Get a Boost from ASPCA Funds
Organizations nationwide have been assisted by the our COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Initiative, a multi-million dollar effort benefitting pets and animal welfare groups affected by the pandemic. Our response is a lifeline in emergencies like this, and thanks to our ASPCA Guardians, we can reach animals and communities who desperately need us. As part of the […]
ASPCA Provides Emergency Sheltering for Displaced Louisiana Animals
At the request of the Calcasieu Parish Animal Services, we are on the ground in Lake Charles, Louisiana, assisting with the care of more than 30 animals displaced by Hurricane Laura. The ASPCA set up an emergency shelter after the storm, as the Calcasieu Parish Animal Services and Adoption Center sustained significant damage and is […]
The ASPCA Grants Cats’ Wishes
Spring marks the beginning of “kitten season” which typically runs through October, a time of year when thousands of homeless kittens and cats overwhelm animal shelters across the country. Each year, roughly 3.2 million cats enter our nation’s shelters. Over the years, we have dedicated resources to help promote cat adoptions and fund lifesaving initiatives […]
ASPCA Coronavirus Relief Efforts Begin in NYC Communities
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ASPCA launched a $5 million relief and recovery initiative to support animal welfare organizations and pet parents impacted by the coronavirus. Part of that initiative is the setup of pet food distribution centers in four cities—New York City, Los Angeles, Miami and Asheville, North Carolina—and this past weekend, we launched […]
ASPCA Removes 29 Dogs from Arkansas Property
On February 4, 2020, the ASPCA removed 29 dogs from a dilapidated property in Arkansas, upon the request of a local animal shelter and the Sheriff’s office. Of the 29 dogs, some show signs of mange and other medical issues, and almost all were housed in a small, unkempt, fenced-in area. There was no adequate […]