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Rescued Dog Eve Helps Turn a House Into a Home
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (1104+ words) In December 2025, the Atlanta Humane Society rescued dogs from a suspected dogfighting operation, including Eve. She was transported to an ASPCA recovery center for ongoing care and to prepare her for adoption. When Eve first arrived in the ASPCA’s care,…...
ASPCA Assists Animals in Colorado Displaced by Wildfires
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (268+ words) ASPCA ASPCA Assists Animals in Colorado Displaced by Wildfires At the request of the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, we are on the ground in Pueblo, Colorado, to assist with the operation of a temporary shelter for pets…...
How the ASPCA Helped Change the Response to Dogfighting
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (837+ words) Throughout 2026, the ASPCA is sharing highlights from our organization’s rich and sometimes unexpected 160-year history. For 160 years, the ASPCA has worked to end one of the most brutal forms of animal cruelty: staged animal fighting, otherwise known as blood sports....
Dogs Seized from USDA-Licensed Breeder in Iowa
1+ week, 3+ day ago (352+ words) The USDA could not have been surprised. Swedlund has a long history of severe animal welfare violations. She is also connected to one of the largest dog breeding schemes in the country. In 2019, Kruse hosted a breeder named Daniel Gingerich…...
15,000 Vulnerable Animals Helped Through ASPCA’s Kitten Foster Program
1+ week, 3+ day ago (392+ words) ASPCA 15,000 Vulnerable Animals Helped Through ASPCA’s Kitten Foster Program Today, July 10, is National Kitten Day and in honor of the holiday, we are thrilled to announce a significant achievement of caring for 15,000 kittens through the ASPCA Kitten Foster Program in…...
“Every Night We Don’t Adopt Is Another Night in the Shelter” — How Dina Found Her New Family
1+ week, 5+ day ago (930+ words) After saying goodbye to their 14-year-old Dachshund, Kippy, last October, Barie-Lynne R. asked her family, “How are we going to live without a dog?” “There were no more daily walks,” said Barie-Lynne, who had adopted Kippy from Start II Animal Rescue…...
It’s Still the Time to Help Wonderful Cats Find Homes!
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (544+ words) Though Adopt a Shelter Cat Month is now over, we’re still celebrating by sharing some of our favorite kitties! We are partnering with our friends at ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litter to help us shine a light on a few adoptable…...
Los Angeles City Council Approves $14 Million Landmark Initiative — Led in Part by the ASPCA — to Support LA Animal Services
2+ week, 4+ day ago (300+ words) We’re thrilled to share exciting news: in collaboration with LA Animal Services (LAAS), the ASPCA and Best Friends Animal Society announced that the Los Angeles City Council today approved a transformative, multi-year $14 million funding and operational support initiative to strengthen…...
Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer With a New Pup!
2+ week, 4+ day ago (349+ words) Summer is in full swing, and these adoptable dogs would love to go on adventures by your side! These cute canine companions are available in New York City and are ready to meet their future families. Read on to learn…...
Oak Would Love To Plant Her Roots in Your Home
2+ week, 6+ day ago (177+ words) It’s now the last week of Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, so why not meet your new furry BFF? Oak is an adoptable cat in New York City who is ready to spread her branches and grow with a loving…...