In late January, Alejandra S. of El Monte, California found a stray kitten in her neighborhood. “He was in a box near a stop sign,” she says. Alejandra, 19, picked up the kitten, who was black with a tuft of white hair on his chest. “He was meowing a lot. He seemed hungry and there were scabs all over his […]

With spring and summer comes nice weather, outdoor activities and home improvements we pushed off during the winter months. Of course, with home repairs comes lots of items our furry friends may not be used to, and therefore, may be curious of. In order to keep your pets safe while making your house look great, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center […]

At any given moment, there are over 1.6 billion chickens, pigs, cows and other land animals being raised for food across the U.S. Most of these animals are living in crowded, brutally inhumane conditions on factory farms. In addition to the suffering animals endure in factory farms, these facilities are a major contributor to climate change and harm the health […]

The U.S. House of Representatives has taken a major step forward to protect our nation’s equines. Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce held a hearing on two very important equine bills: the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act and the Prevent All Soaring Tactics (PAST) Act. The SAFE Act would permanently ban the slaughter of American horses in […]

The weather is getting warmer, so you know what that means—more time in the great outdoors! Unfortunately, more time outdoors means more opportunities for your pet to catch fleas and ticks. So, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) wants to remind you of the importance of keeping your pet safe from fleas and ticks during the warmer months with these helpful […]

One special little Miniature Horse needed your help—he needed a neigh-m! Earlier this week, we asked you to vote for your favorite option: Hairy Styles, Taika, Milkshake or Terk. Ready to hear the whinny-ing name?    This Mini’s new name is Milkshake! If you voted for the winner, know that we’re clapping our hooves and giving you a round of […]

Today is National Rescue Dog Day and boy, do we have some cute pups looking to be adopted! If you’re in the tri-state area looking for a large dog who can’t wait to find a home to call their own, then you’ve come to the right place. Meet our sweet, adoptable dogs below and help celebrate National Rescue Dog Day […]

Meet Dora! Dora is looking for a patient and experienced adopter who can provide a quiet, spacious and loving home for her to relax and enjoy the finer things in life.  Dora is a spunky and independent gal who can be nervous and unsure in new places and with new people. It may take her some time to feel comfortable […]

When Marissa M. moved to Worcester, Massachusetts, from Rhode Island last summer, she had her heart set on adopting a dog. But it wasn’t until April 7 that she decided to reach out to several shelters regarding dogs she saw online. “Second Chance Animal Services was the first to respond to my inquiry,” she says.  As soon as she entered […]

Why have one cat when you can have two? These four duos are looking for homes in the tri-state  and Los Angeles areas. Read on to find out if any of these inseparable besties are the perfect pair for you!  New York City Cats Pearl and Orville Pearl and Orville can’t wait to find a home together! While Pearl can […]