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Latest Press Releases
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ASPCA Announces Arrest of Suspect in Bronx Kitten Killing
Friday, December 28, 2007
NEW YORK, December 28, 2007—The ASPCA announces the arrest of Bronx resident Robert Tull, a suspect in the striking and killing of a four-and-a-half-month-old male cat in front of a building at 1581 Fulton Avenue, Bronx. The arrest, made by ASP...
ASPCA Announces Two Arrests in Manhattan for Aggravated Animal Cruelty
Saturday, December 22, 2007
NEW YORK, December 22, 2007—Special Agent Adam Gankiewicz of the ASPCA arrested two Manhattan residents on separate charges of aggravated animal cruelty, a felony, on Tuesday, December 18. Sarah Favorite of Manhattan, a 25-year-old AIDS co...
ASPCA Announces Arrest of Queens Man for Aggravated Animal Cruelty
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
NEW YORK, November 6, 2007—Special Agent Richard Ryan of the ASPCA arrested Queens resident Pritesh Patel, 27, on the charge of aggravated animal cruelty, as well as criminal possession of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child, on Mon...
ASPCA Confirms Role in the Evaluation of Dogs Seized in the Michael Vick Case
Thursday, August 23, 2007
NEW YORK, August 23, 2007—The ASPCA today confirmed that it is assisting the USDA in the evaluation of the dogs seized from Michael Vick's Surry County, Va., property. Further details are not possible at this time. For more information on t...
ASPCA Responds to New Reports of Tainted Pet Food Brands
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
NEW YORK, August 22, 2007—The ASPCA learned today that Mars Petcare US Inc. has voluntarily recalled five pound bags of their Krasdale Gravy Dry Dog Food because of potential Salmonella contamination. In addition, Wal-Mart has officially and vo...
ASPCA Issues Statement on NYC Carriage Horses
Thursday, July 12, 2007
NEW YORK, July 12, 2007— STATEMENT: Following is the ASPCA’s official position on carriage horses: the ASPCA is not opposed to the use of horses and other equines in pulling carts and carriages for hire, provided that all of the anima...
ASPCA Forensic Veterinarian Debuts Unique Reference Text On Veterinary Forensics
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
NEW YORK, July 10, 2007 — The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) today proudly announced the release of a new textbook designed to better help veterinarians and animal welfare professionals in the understanding an...
ASPCA Assists Animal Rescue Efforts During Flooding in Midwest
Thursday, July 5, 2007
NEW YORK, July 5, 2007 — The ASPCA was among the first of agencies to help provide rescue and relief efforts to animals stranded or left behind in homes after major flooding this week in the Midwest. The ASPCA was deployed on Monday, July ...
ASPCA Cautiously Eases Alert on Acetaminophen-tainted Pet Food
Friday, June 15, 2007
NEW YORK, June 15, 2007—Based on news reports that the U. S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regards widespread contamination of pet food with acetaminophen to be unlikely, the ASPCA believes that pet parents can ease their guard somewha...
New Contaminant Found In More Pet Food
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
NEW YORK, June 6, 2007—With reports that acetaminophen has been found in brands of cat and dog food not included on the Menu Foods recall list, the ASPCA today reminded pet parents that vigilance is the key to keeping their pets safe and health...

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