4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (344+ words) When you adopt just one animal from a shelter, you are helping to save the lives of even more! Every time a pet leaves the shelter through adoption or fostering, space and resources open up to help more animals in…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (542+ words) “Animals show us extraordinary courage, resilience and an incredible capacity to trust and connect,” said Matt Bershadker, ASPCA president and CEO. “The ASPCA Humane Awards celebrate remarkable animals whose stories inspire us and remind us why protecting and caring for…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (212+ words) ASPCA Disaster Preparedness for Pets: What to Plan and Pack September is National Preparedness Month, and we cannot stress enough how important it is to make sure you and your pet know how to weather any storm. During this time…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (592+ words) If you’ve been watching the news lately, you’ve surely seen the recent increase in foodborne illnesses, such as the recent cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks. As a result, there have been a number of food recalls across the country. We know…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (862+ words) In 1860, the United States was home to 31 million people, but only 392 identified themselves as veterinarians. Veterinary medicine was still a largely informal profession, with just three veterinary colleges in the country. Dr. Liautard’s expertise soon caught the attention of ASPCA…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (545+ words) Did you know that by adopting just one animal from a shelter, you help save the lives of even more? When a pet leaves the shelter, through adoption or fostering, space and resources open up to help even more animals....

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (309+ words) The ASPCA has fostering opportunities in these areas: Below, we have highlighted a few of our animals in New York City who would love to spend time out of their kennel and in your home. Consider becoming an ASPCA foster…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (273+ words) On Tuesday, August 4, ASPCA staff and volunteers joined NYPD officers at eight events across all five boroughs of New York City to celebrate National Night Out. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that aims to strengthen community ties…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (989+ words) In mid-January 2024, a pet owner brought their miniature Australian Shepherd into Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group (VERG), a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital and ASPCA partner. Due to the severity of the dog’s condition, an NYPD investigation was launched,…...