THANK YOU to everyone who took action and showed up for animals on ASPCA Giving Day! It’s animal lovers like you, and the awe-inspiring ASPCA community, that make our work possible.

That’s why we want to take a minute to say a big thank you. Your support on Giving Day means everything to not just us, but the dog, cats, horses and all other animals we serve, too. So, if you need a reminder of why you should feel proud to support the ASPCA, here are seven incredible things we’ve made possible together. Your support will help us as we continue to reach more animals in need and will make more moments like these possible!

1. Through strong partnerships with local shelters and law enforcement agencies, we’ve assisted nearly 350 dogfighting victims across multiple states including South Carolina, Pennsylvania and Florida.

Top left, dog on scene of our latest rescue in South Carolina. Top right, dog from Pennsylvania receiving care. Bottom left, dog from Florida receiving a medical check. Bottom right, dog on scene during a South Carolina rescue.

Most recently, last week we partnered with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to remove more than 150 dogs from 10 locations across Dillon and Marion counties. The dogs — many of which were observed with untreated injuries and scarring consistent with dogfighting — were transferred to one of our facilities, where they are currently receiving critical care.

2. Shy cat, Hazel, finally found her purrson!

Hazel was brought to the ASPCA from an overcrowded home. She was shy, and during her time with us, went between the shelter and foster care for over a year, often overlooked by potential adopters. Thankfully, a kind, patient and open-hearted adopter came to the shelter and clicked with Hazel immediately! Since then, Hazel has been blossoming in her home and coming out of her shell.

3. We assisted nearly 4,000 animals when wildfires devastated California.

When wildfires devastated California, alongside local and national partners, we assisted with immediate animal needs through search and rescue, feeding-in-place operations and sheltering support. Our disaster response team responded to more than 520 service calls from community members requiring assistance with lost and found pets, emergency veterinary care, pet supply needs and more.

4. Brave Maeve found a home!

In August 2024, the NYPD found Maeve abandoned with severe and suspicious burns covering most of her body. She was in a lot of pain and needed a lot of help, but with hard work and dedication from both our staff and Maeve, she fully recovered and found a loving home!

5. D.C. Passed the Pets in Housing Act of 2024!

Just a few weeks ago, D.C.’s Pets in Housing Act of 2024 became a law! This new law will help families find and keep homes that welcome their beloved pets. It increases housing stability for renters and removes barriers to owning pets in rental housing by capping deposits and pet rent, prohibiting restrictions on common household pets, and removing breed restrictions. Additionally, it will ensure that unhoused individuals have access to pet-friendly shelters.

6. We supported over 2,638 equine adoptions!

That includes Chief and King (pictured above) who were adopted just days apart from the ASPCA’s Equine Adoption and Transition Center (ETAC) in El Reno, Oklahoma. They are now part of a herd of five equines and adored by their adopters!

7. In collaboration with Oktibbeha County Humane Society (OCHS), we announced the opening of the OCHS Animal Support Center by the ASPCA.

A first-of-its-kind facility in Mississippi, the OCHS Animal Support Center will bring animal sheltering and veterinary care services to thousands of vulnerable animals in the state each year. It will house the OCHS Spay & Neuter Clinic, a stationary spay/neuter clinic for pet owners and shelter animals, and the VanLandingham Kennel Facility, a hub for the region’s shelter animals where they will be provided temporary care in preparation for relocation to other shelters for adoption. The new Spay & Neuter Clinic will increase the shelter’s current spay/neuter capacity from 2,900 to 5,800 surgeries annually.