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Latest Press Releases
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100,000 Consumers Take ASPCA Pledge Not to Shop at Stores, Websites that Sell Puppies
Monday, May 21, 2012
The ASPCA today announced that more than 100,000 consumers have taken its "No Pet Store Puppies" pledge to help fight puppy mill cruelty by refusing to shop at pet stores and on websites that sell puppies. The national campaign, launched last July...
ASPCA Commends U.S. House of Representatives for Passing Legislation to Help Retired Military Dogs
Friday, May 18, 2012
The ASPCA today commends the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the "Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act." This legislation streamlines the adoption process for military dogs and ensures veterinary care for retired dogs at no expense to...
ASPCA Offers Safety Tips in Response to Recent Pet Food Recalls
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
In response to the recent spike in pet food recalls, the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center has some suggestions on how to best keep two-legged and four-legged family members safe: ...
ASPCA Provides More Than $150,000 to Promote Humane Poultry Welfare at Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The ASPCA today announced a $151,100 grant to Farm Forward that will be used to promote humane poultry welfare at Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch in Lindsborg, Kan. Good Shepherd, which is run by farmer Frank Reese, raises pasture-based, vegetarian...
USDA Proposes Rule to Improve Humane Treatment of Puppy Mill Dogs by Closing Loophole for Internet Breeders
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The ASPCA applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) newly proposed rule calling for greater federal oversight of puppy mills and online dog sales. The rule would, for the first time in history, require commercial breeders who sell their...
Connecticut General Assembly Passes Humane Legislation
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) applauds Connecticut legislators for passing three important measures to protect the state’s citizens and animals. The legislation now moves to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy for his...
ASPCA Awards $5 Million in Grants to Animal Welfare Organizations
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The ASPCA today announced that it has granted $5 million dollars to animal welfare organizations across the country in just the first three months of 2012. A total of 488 grants were issued to 392 organizations in 45 states nationwide in the first...
ASPCA Arrests Brooklyn Resident for Neglecting, Starving Dog
Monday, May 7, 2012
Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) agents of the ASPCA today arrested Brooklyn resident Leedell Walker for allegedly neglecting and starving his three-year-old male pit bull, named Drew. ...
ASPCA Issues Statement on Lawsuit to Remove Board of Directors of Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation
Thursday, May 3, 2012
The ASPCA today applauded Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman for taking legal action against the board of directors of Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF), following an investigation into TRF’s failure to provide proper and basic care for...
Tennessee Legislature Adjourns with Big Gains for Animals
Thursday, May 3, 2012
As the Tennessee legislature adjourns its 2012 session, the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) applauds significant victories for animals with legislators defeating a bill encouraging horse slaughter for human...

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