When Lambros and his partner, Danny, decided to foster a dog for the ASPCA, each scrolled through the ASPCA Foster Bulletin to see photos of available dogs. To their delight, both chose Mays, a two-year-old female pit bull mix. “When I saw Mays, I said, ‘Stop right there!’” Danny says.  “Mays was the dog we wanted to foster,” says Lambros. […]

Congratulations! You’ve decided to bring a new horse home and are excited to investigate equine adoption. As you start the search for your new equine bestie, there are a few important questions to ask yourself. These’ll help guide your search and ensure you end up with your right horse. 1. What are your goals with your horse? This question is […]

This month marks the five-year anniversary of the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center (BRC), a first-of-its-kind facility in Asheville, North Carolina, dedicated to the study and rehabilitation of homeless dogs suffering from severe fear and undersocialization. Since opening in 2018, the BRC has been treating rescued dogs including many from large-scale animal cruelty and neglect situations such as hoarding and puppy mills.  […]

Enrichment activities can prevent boredom and improve your horse’s mental wellbeing while stalled or separated from their herd. You’ve probably purchased or made an enrichment toy or activity for your dog or cat—but did you know your horse can benefit from enrichment, too? Enrichment activities are important to keep your horse engaged and happy. They prevent boredom and have been […]

You don’t need to live in a forest or next to the ocean to enjoy a landscape jam-packed with critters of all kinds. Species of insects, birds and mammals will come to wherever you are if you support the ecosystem surrounding you. Yes, even urban areas!  Plants, specifically native plants, are one of the foundational pillars for having a healthy […]

When nine-year-old Spruce, a black-and-white male cat, was surrendered to the ASPCA on January 22, 2022, his owner said he could not keep the cat due to housing issues. He also said Spruce had never seen a veterinarian.  An indoor-outdoor cat, Spruce was urinating and defecating outside his litter box. Spruce was also not neutered, which may have contributed to […]

You might not be in the position to adopt a horse right now, but you can still have a horse-sized impact on adoptable equines. We need your passion and expertise in order to reach the ASPCA’s goal of massively increasing horse adoption!   Here are five ways you can make a difference for adoptable horses:  FosterIf you have space in […]

It’s no secret—our food system is broken. Almost 10 billion animals are raised for food each year in the U.S., and most spend their lives on factory farms where they are so confined, they can’t carry out their natural behaviors. They are never able to graze on fresh grass or feel the sunlight on their backs. This same system has […]

This Sunday, April 23, is recognized as National Lovers Day, and we’ve got two adorable animals who are hoping that you’ll “swipe right” and give them loving homes in the tri-state area! Celebrate this springtime day of love by bringing home the potential love of your life and consider adopting a four-legged friend today! Check out Marceline and Zagori’s profiles […]

Did you know medical marijuana has been legalized in well over half of the states in the United States? To be exact, 38 states have legalized medical marijuana and 20 states have legalized recreational marijuana. With numbers like these, it’s quite clear that this drug is becoming increasingly popular and can likely be found in more homes, leading to larger […]