Turning Lessons from COVID-19 into Stronger Protections for Animals

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ASPCA found new ways to support pets, their guardians, and other animal welfare organizations by adopting new protocols and positions—including supporting veterinary telemedicine and urging a moratorium on evictions. Sadly, many animals trapped in underregulated systems (like factory farming and the puppy industry) suffered even more than usual due to weak protections, […]

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Let’s Ban Horse Slaughter Once and for All: Congress Should Pass the SAFE Act of 2021

The cruel horse slaughter industry preys on horses, their owners and people who care about them.  Every horse in this country, no matter how loved, is just one bad sale away from slaughter.  The ASPCA strongly supports the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act—federal legislation that would prevent the horse slaughter industry from reestablishing operations in the U.S. and prohibit […]

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Top 10 Funniest Pet Names of 2020

During 2020, our staff at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) received calls from hundreds of thousands of pet parents. With each call, they kept track of the pets’ names and at the end of the year, compiled a list of the funniest, most creative names they received calls about. Check out the incredible pet names below! Source: Read […]

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Helping Horses: It Starts with Adoption

You, or someone you know, has likely adopted, or considered adopting a dog or cat. But did you know that you can also adopt a horse? In fact, there are thousands of horses looking for new adoptive homes right now.  We define “equine adoption” as the act of taking ownership of an equine through a 501(c)(3) or municipal organization that […]

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Can You Guess This Horse’s Neigh-m?

Try your hoof at the question below and see if you can guess this adorable Miniature Horse’s neigh-m. If you’ve already locked in your best guess, keep scrolling to find out if your intuition was correct. What do you think this Miniature Horse’s name is? Your choices are:  And the answer is…. Captain Crunch! If you guessed correctly, know that […]

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A Horse of a Different Color: Common Equine Coat Colors!

It can sometimes seem like horse people have a language all their own. We’re decoding some of the terms you’ll most commonly hear related to horses’ coat colors. Knowing these terms will come in handy when exploring equine adoption and searching for your #RightHorse on My Right Horse!  Bay A bay horse has a brown body with defining black shading […]

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5 Ways to Take the Reins and Get Involved with Horses!

If you’re curious about horses and want to get more involved with these amazing animals, we’ve compiled a few easy ways to help you get started. There are countless benefits to riding and spending time with horses, and there’s likely already a thriving community of equine enthusiasts and businesses in your area waiting to introduce you and your family to […]

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Butter-Stealing Witches and 9 Other Bizarre Superstitions about Horses

People have been interacting with and caring for horses for thousands of years—and over the millennia, some pretty odd beliefs came into being! Horse-keeping practices have evolved over time, but these superstitions and myths continue to be passed down from one generation of horse lovers to the next. If you choose to adopt a horse, keep these 10 silly myths […]

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