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 […]
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90 Rescued Dogs Are On the Road to Recovery
In May, the ASPCA assisted in the rescue of more than 90 dogs from a dilapidated, single-wide trailer in Ohio. Many of the dogs were found with untreated medical conditions like skin infections, severe vision impairment, open wounds and bite marks. Some were found pregnant, and many were extremely fearful. Since the rescue, the dogs […]
“Parkway” Parker is Rescued by One Police Officer, Adopted by Another
Just prior to Thanksgiving 2020, NYPD Officer Neftali Cruz began searching online for a cat to adopt. He and his 12-year-old daughter Allyson completed an application with the ASPCA and were soon contacted by a Matchmaker who set up a Zoom® video conference call. “They showed us three cats, and after talking it over with […]
From Rescued to Regal: Our Top 10 Shelter Dog Transformations
Every 10 seconds of every day, a homeless dog will enter a shelter. That’s millions of loving dogs, every year waiting to be seen as the loving pets they are meant to be. October marks Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, when we encourage everyone to get involved and make a difference in a shelter dog’s […]
Disabled dog rescued from meat trade now runs around in his own wheelchair
‘Dog meat is seen as a luxury in China, so people will pay more for it than for beef or chicken and the way they make the meat more tender is by effectively torturing the dogs,’ explained Sharon. ‘I had several sleepless nights trying to decide if I could offer to adopt Henry. ‘I just […]