Second chances happen every day at the ASPCA—cruelty victims become beloved family pets, homeless animals settle into new digs, and so many are finally given the love they deserve. Rescue dogs are so much more than their pasts or their breed, and we are so fortunate to be able to make so many happy endings […]
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Three-year-old given a zero percent chance of walking is now riding a bike
A three-year-old girl given a zero percent chance of walking unaided is now able to ride a bike – and it’s all thanks to the dedication of her parents. Sophia Marshall was born with Sacral Agenesis, a rare birth defect that affects the foetal development of the lower spine. Those with the condition are usually […]
These 3 factors predict a child’s chance of obesity in adolescence (and no, it’s not just their weight)
Three simple factors can predict whether a child is likely to be overweight or obese by the time they reach adolescence: the child’s body mass index (BMI), the mother’s BMI and the mother’s education level, according to our new research. The study, published in the International Journal of Obesity, found these three factors predicted whether […]
Chance the Rapper Postpones Major Tour to Take Paternity Leave & We're Here For It
Chance the Rapper is delaying his hotly anticipated upcoming tour to stay at home with his brand-new baby Marli, daughter Kensli (born in 2015), and wife Kirsten Corley. He’s one of the lucky few dads who can make that choice — did you know 85 percent of dads (according to Dove Men+Care and Promundo) say […]
Zeppoli Finds a New Home by a “Chance” Encounter
happytail_zeppoli_090519_main.jpg As an adoring pet parent, Debbie B. has cared for several cats over the years. In September 2009, she was looking to add a new feline to her family. As an advocate for adoption, Debbie chose to visit the ASPCA Adoption Center and found Clooney—a beautiful bright orange kitty. Clooney brought so much joy to Debbie’s […]
Stem cell transplantation: Chance of survival increases with number of procedures
Does the treatment success of a certain procedure depend on the number of cases in a hospital or on how often the doctors working there have already performed this procedure? In Germany, this is the subject of 8 commissions on minimum volumes awarded by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) to the Institute for Quality and […]
Los Angeles Cats Need Your Help: Now’s Your Chance to Find a New Feline Friend!
Kitten season is still in full swing in Los Angeles County, and animal care centers are still seeing an influx of feline friends. Currently, all seven of the Animal Care Centers (ACCs) at the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control are at capacity and are in desperate need of loving adopters […]