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ASPCA Urges Gov. Cuomo to Sign Legislation to Protect Animals in Crisis
Thursday, June 25, 2015
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today commended the members of the New York Legislature for passing two bills during the final days of the state's 2015 session to protect animals in peril.
Independence Day Can Be Perilous for Pets
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Many pet owners will celebrate July 4th with barbeques, pool parties and fireworks, but they may not realize these seemingly harmless traditions can have catastrophic consequences for their four-legged family members.
ASPCA Urges the U.S. Sentencing Commission to #GetTough on Dog Fighting
Monday, June 22, 2015
Following today’s commendable decision by the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) to consider revising the federal sentencing guidelines for animal fighting, the ASPCA is launching a campaign -- including a compelling new video -- urging the public to actively support stronger sentencing guidelines.
ASPCA Awards $50,000 to Winners of 'Help a Horse Day' Contest
Thursday, June 18, 2015
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today revealed the seven winners of the 2015 ASPCA Help a Horse Day contest, a nationwide grant competition for equine rescues and sanctuaries to raise awareness about the year-round work they do to save and care for at-risk horses. The three grand prize winners received $10,000 each, while the runners up were awarded $5,000 to support their ongoing efforts to protect horses.
What Makes a Cat the Purrfect Pet? ASPCA® Survey Exposes Misconceptions about Felines
Thursday, June 4, 2015
June is National Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month, and the ASPCA is celebrating by encouraging the public to consider adopting one of the 3.4 million cats that enter shelters each year.
ASPCA Denounces North Carolina Override of Ag-Gag Bill Veto
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is profoundly disappointed by the North Carolina Legislature’s decision to cater to abusive industries and put animals, children, the elderly, and veterans in jeopardy by overriding HB 405, a dangerous ag-gag bill that will prevent whistleblowing employees from exposing illegal or unethical activities happening at any business.
ASPCA Assists St. Croix and Polk County Law Enforcement With Removal of Nearly 1,200 Birds from Cockfighting Ring
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
At the request of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department and St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office, the ASPCA is assisting with the seizure of nearly 1,200 birds from four properties associated with cockfighting in Polk and St. Croix counties in Wisconsin.
Local Nonprofit to Reach More NYC Youth with Therapy Dogs through ASPCA Grant
Monday, June 1, 2015
A Fair Shake For Youth, a nonprofit group that offers under-served middle schoolers the opportunity to work hands-on with therapy and rescue dogs, is expanding its educational program, made possible by a $10,000 grant from the ASPCA. The program helps children learn respect for animals, empathy, and self-esteem by forming relationships with the dogs and training the dogs through positive reinforcement.
ASPCA Commends Gov. McCrory for Vetoing Dangerous Ag-Gag Bill that Would Have Covered Up Abuse on Factory Farms
Friday, May 29, 2015
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today commends North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory for vetoing HB 405, a dangerous ag-gag bill that would have prevented whistleblowers from exposing animal cruelty and food safety issues on factory farms.
Lil BUB & the ASPCA Lend a Paw to an Additional 29 Animal Welfare Organizations
Thursday, May 28, 2015
The ASPCA and feline phenomenon Lil BUB today announced an additional 29 recipients of grant funding through Lil BUB’s BIG Fund for the ASPCA. The 29 organizations, spanning 17 states, received a total of $57,190.

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