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October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, otherwise known as Dogtober, and this year we want to shine a bright light on some of our extra special pups! Due to their differences and quirks, pups like these are, sadly, often overlooked in the shelters. But it’s important to know that these dogs are just as adorable and loving, they may […]
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Every year at the ASPCA Humane Awards, we honor incredible animal and human heroes who reflect the ASPCA’s dedication to animal welfare and our mission of providing effective means for the prevention of animal cruelty and suffering. Held virtually on October 13, 2021, and hosted by WNBC News Anchor Chuck Scarborough, this year’s event once again recognized people and animals […]
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Katie P. has fostered many dogs for different animal rescue organizations, but Tessa, a two-year-old pit bull she fostered for the ASPCA, was a unique case. “There was just something about her,” says Katie, who recognized Tessa as highly intelligent, sensitive, and gentle. Within a week, Katie and her boyfriend Perry decided to adopt Tessa. “She has so much potential,” Katie says. “And […]
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When a pet ingests something they shouldn’t, one of the first questions that comes to mind is “could this be deadly?” While it’s a good idea to take any sort of foreign ingestion seriously, there are many different factors to take into account. All pet toxins can have varying levels of concern due to how much your pet ingests, their […]
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Mark your calendars to meet furry friends looking for their forever homes on Saturday, October 16. To celebrate Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and to honor our wonderful friend and animal advocate Senator Bob Dole, the ASPCA is thrilled to announce that we are partnering with the Great Plains SPCA in Merriam, Kansas, to help find loving fur-ever homes for […]
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As you may have guessed from her name, Kayak loves outdoor adventures and would love an adopter who wants to take her along! The people who know Kayak best tell us “she has a relaxed and sweet demeanor,” “loves sitting down and relaxing by the river” and “enjoys watching boats and other things on beautiful days.” She’s done well in […]
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This summer, the ASPCA assisted with the removal of 81 dogs out of a total 89 who were rescued from an alleged dogfighting ring operating across Long Island, in New York City and in several other states. The majority of those dogs were brought to an emergency ASPCA shelter—and more than two months later, we are still dedicated to their […]
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Like scenes out of a horror movie, billions of animals are trapped in a terrifying place … a place lurking with disease … on a toxic landscape scarred by pollution. Scarier still is that the horror of factory farming is deliberately masqueraded as idyllic family farms by trickster marketing designed to keep caring Americans from helping. This Halloween, we highlight […]
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Researchers have been tracking a drug-resistant bacteria transmitted from pet store puppies to humans–Campylobacter jejuni. Findings are outlined in a recent report published in JAMA Network Open. Campylobacter is an infection that can cause intestinal problems in people exposed to undercooked food or contaminated water. The infection might be uncomfortable, but typically people recover on their own. Older people, pregnant […]
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Every year, the ASPCA honors incredible animal and human heroes who reflect the ASPCA’s dedication to animal welfare and our mission of providing effective means for the prevention of animal cruelty and suffering. Held virtually on October 13, 2021, at 7:00 PM ET and hosted by WNBC News Anchor Chuck Scarborough, this year’s event will once again recognize people and […]
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