May 8, 2012

One Click Can Help Shelter Animals across the Nation!

Looking for an easy way to help animals? Right NOW every contribution you make to the ASPCA will be matched dollar for dollar! But that’s not all—we’ll share every cent raised with shelters across the country. Our goal? To help more cats and dogs find loving homes.

So what do you say? Let’s turn that $25 into $50. Click here to double your donation, double your impact and help save twice as many shelter animals nationwide! 

Act fast: This challenge is scheduled to run from now until May 31, or until $50,000 in matching donations has been reached. 

Thanks for your support—we simply could not do it without you!

April 30, 2012

Meet the Winners of the "I Saved My Pet!" Photo Contest!

In honor of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, we put out a call for photos of pets that YOU helped rescue. Well, the winners are in! And if this furry bunch doesn't melt your heart (and have you wanting to rescue a pet), nothing will. 

With more than 2000 entries, voting was super hard—please enjoy our top pics in the “I Saved My Pet!” Photo Contest.

Thank you to everyone who entered, and four paws up to our winners! 

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April 20, 2012

Congratulations to the 2012 $100K Challenge Contestants!

Ed Sayres, ASPCA President & CEO

It’s been an exciting week at the ASPCA, since we just announced the 50 finalists of the 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge. These 50 groups, all animal welfare organizations, now move on to the next round of our competition. Every contestant is ultimately a winner because every group will be working to save more animals’ lives. Those competitors who have the biggest increases in lives saved over the same time period last year—as well as those that do the best job of engaging their communities—will be eligible to share in the more than $500,000 in prize grants we are awarding for their life-saving work.

Shelters in every region of the country are entered in the challenge, and they need your support. Wouldn’t it be nice if the shelter where you adopted your dog and cat won lots of money to save more pets like yours? Even if you won’t be able to adopt a dog or cat this year, you can help by promoting your favorite shelter through social media during the competition or by telling your friends to consider adopting their next pet from that shelter. I hope you all will pick a shelter to support. You can find out more at www.aspca.org/100K.

Good luck to all of the 2012 $100K Challenge contestants!

April 19, 2012

Tammy's Story

What would happen to my pet if something happened to me? That thought has crossed most pet parents’ minds, but most of us never have to learn the answer.

Tammy’s dad wasn’t so lucky.

Tammy was adopted from the ASPCA in 2007 when she was a kitten. Over the next three years, she grew very close to her dad, but their time together turned out to be too short. Tammy’s dad suddenly became gravely ill and unable to care for his beloved cat, and he had to return her to the ASPCA.

Tammy is safe and well-cared for at our Adoption Center, but shelter life just doesn’t suit her. She’s a girl who needs to be in a home, and today she marks her 630th consecutive day in our care.

Why do adopters pass Tammy by? Though she’s gorgeous, with bright eyes and one ear that’s missing a chunk, many people are put off by her age (five) and the prospect of buying her prescription food. (It costs about $35 a month, and Tammy needs it to keep her kidneys healthy.)

And though Tammy is very social, friendly and loving, she’s a bit shy at first. In fact, sometimes when adopters come to meet her, she hides her little face in her kitty bed. She just needs time to make a connection.

Though we’ve done everything in our power to make Tammy comfortable—including giving her a stay in office foster care—only one thing would really make her happy: being part of a loving family again.

Might you be the person who sees past Tammy’s initial shyness and notices the beautiful kitty soul that she is? If you live in a 10-and-up home that’s a bit on the quiet side, consider calling our Animal Placement department in New York City at (212) 876-7700, ext. 4900, about Tammy.

And please share her with your network. She’s been waiting so long!

April 16, 2012

ASPCA Mega Match-a-thon: Thousands of Lives Saved

Ed Sayres, ASPCA President & CEO

On any given Friday afternoon across America, most of us are likely to utter a variation of the same phrase: “Have a great weekend!” A good weekend may be one in which we are able to relax, but I believe that a truly great weekend is one in which something meaningful is accomplished. By that standard, thousands of Americans started April with an amazing weekend during which they saved thousands of animals during the ASPCA’s first-ever Mega Match-a-thon.

Animal shelters and rescue organizations recognize that weekends are of prime importance for the adoptable animals in their care, as potential adopters are more likely to look for companion animals to adopt on days when they do not have to work. Some creative people who work on the ASPCA’s Community Outreach team spend a lot of time brainstorming ways to create excitement around animal adoption events. This year, they proposed and implemented a dramatic idea: concurrent Mega Match-a-thon events to be held throughout the country, which would be subsidized by the ASPCA to support high-volume community adoption events.

The ASPCA granted nearly $500,000 to be shared among 53 animal welfare organizations. Each grant recipient had made a thoughtful proposal detailing how it would use the funds we provided to create successful weekend adoption events. The Mega Match-a-thon weekend was a huge success—and 6,144 animals found loving homes.

Happy stories poured into us throughout the weekend adoption event:

• Riverside County Department of Animal Services in Riverside, California, adopted out 400 animals over the weekend;
• Staff and volunteers at Bangor Humane Society in Bangor, Maine, closed up early and went home after running out of animals;
• The Humane Society for Southwest Washington in Vancouver, Washington, broke its own record for the most adoptions (44) in a single day within the first two hours of its event;
• Rubbles, a 12-year-old blind Shih Tzu, was adopted from the Humane Society of Greater Miami in Miami, Florida, by a local soldier, and as soon as Rubbles got to his new home, his proud dad shared photos of Rubbles finding his way to the kitchen; and
• Wisconsin Humane Society spent a lot of time preparing for its 24-hour adoption event, including posting a Paw-jama Puppy Parade on its website; their hard work paid off with 156 animals adopted during the event.

While the immediate and wonderful result of the Mega Match-a-thon events held throughout the country was the thousands of lives saved, the excitement these events elicited in their communities will hopefully lead to an enduring legacy of more people saving lives by adopting homeless animals in their local shelters.

April 10, 2012

Happy 146th Birthday, ASPCA!

Gee, that sure is a lot of candles on our cake. Yep, today marks the 146th birthday of the ASPCA, the oldest humane organization in the Western Hemisphere (but we’ve been told we don’t look a day over 100!).

When our founder Henry Bergh first spoke up for animals in Civil War-era New York, America was not a very animal-friendly place—but Bergh rallied people to the cause and succeeded in getting the New York State Legislature to pass a charter incorporating the ASPCA on April 10, 1866. Nine days later, the first anti-cruelty law was passed and, with a team of three, the ASPCA began working to enforce it.

Within five years, SPCAs had sprung up in cities including Boston, Buffalo and San Francisco. By 1888, 37 of the 38 states in the Union had passed anti-cruelty laws! We’re proud of the ASPCA’s role in changing the way people think about animals, and even prouder of you, our supporters, for helping us do such great work. In celebration, please join us this month in going orange for animals!

Want to Donate Your Birthday to the ASPCA?
Henry Bergh spent his life helping to fight animal cruelty—think of how proud he would be if you donated your birthday to help animals. It’s easy. Just set up your own special ASPCA birthday page and watch as your family and friends donate critical funds to animals in your honor.

And thank you for 146 years of compassion!

April 9, 2012

More than 6,000 Animals Adopted During ASPCA Mega Match-a-thon

Talk about teamwork! More than 200 animal welfare groups from 53 communities found homes for 6,144 animals during the first-ever ASPCA Mega Match-a-thon, held March 30 to April 1.

“It really was inspiring to watch the collaboration among the different rescue organizations,” says ASPCA President & CEO Ed Sayres. “They reached out to their local media, spread the word to their supporters through social media, and showcased the amazing animals they have up for adoption. And over the three-day event, they got together and saved a record number of lives.”

In total, the ASPCA granted $492,250 to support the nationwide adoption event. A portion of the funds came as a result of the ASPCA’s participation in the fourth annual Subaru “Share the Love” event. The ASPCA received $1.4 million in funding from Subaru of America—62% has already been earmarked for the ASPCA’s “Share the Love” Grant Program. So far, approximately $884,000 has been distributed to local shelters.

Would your local shelter benefit from an ASPCA grant? Learn how it can apply today!

April 2, 2012

Happy April—It's Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month!

On your mark, get set, go orange! One of the ASPCA's most important events is the celebration of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. Each year, we urge supporters across the country to Go Orange for Animals throughout April—the month in 1866 when the ASPCA's charter was signed—to raise awareness for our cause.

Go ahead, visit the special Go Orange section of our website to see how you can get involved in the celebration. From creating grassroots fundraising events to entering our latest online photo contest to outfitting yourself and your furry friends with the finest orange designs —the possibilities are endless!

Join us for April's Go Orange for Animals campaign—together we can improve the lives of animals in every corner of the country. Go Orange! Glow Orange! Show Orange for Animals!

December 29, 2011

Ed’s Corner: ‘Happy Tails’ for a Happy New Year!

Ed Sayres, ASPCA President & CEO

We may celebrate different traditions during the holiday season, but most of us share the desire to connect with family and friends at this time of year. And by “family and friends,” I certainly include all of our beloved animal companions.

The ASPCA has an adoption center in New York City where our dedicated staff works to find homes for thousands of dogs and cats each year. I love hearing “happy tails” about abandoned animals who find their forever homes.

One of these “happy tails” involves Cee Cee, who was adopted as a puppy and then returned to the ASPCA Adoption Center when she was 1.5-years-old. Cee Cee’s siblings, Marvel and Bubbles, were also adopted as puppies. Sadly, Bubbles was returned to the shelter just as Cee Cee had been. Marvel, however, lucked out—when his adoptive family found out that his sister, Bubbles, had been returned to the shelter, they made room for her and reunited her with Marvel.

When Marvel and Bubbles’ parents learned that Cee Cee had also been returned, they vowed to find a home for her. After all, family is family. They contacted a relative who lived in Texas who agreed to fly to New York to adopt Cee Cee. Now Cee Cee lives on a big ranch in Texas with two dog friends.

Puppies like Cee Cee, Marvel and Bubbles deserve only the best. Animal shelters and rescue groups are full of dogs, cats and other animals who are looking for similar “happy tails.” Let’s hope that they find one in 2012.

December 28, 2011

After 635 Days in Our Shelter, Raina Deserves a Happy New Year

Six hundred thirty-five days is an eternity to spend in our Adoption Center, but that’s how long our gorgeous tigress Raina has been waiting for someone to take her home. 

“Raina's a very friendly, people-oriented cat,” says ASPCA Assistant Behavior Manager Katie Watts. “She'd love to follow you anywhere!”

So how could this happen to such a sweetheart who loves people?
Found on NYC’s unforgiving streets in March 2010, Raina came to us suffering from pancreatitis and a digestive illness—and expecting a litter of kittens. We nursed her back to health, and soon, she was nursing her healthy newborns in an ASPCA foster home.

When her kittens were grown Raina came to our adoption floor, where she has struggled to catch visitors’ eyes. In the shelter environment Raina can be a bit nervous, and sometimes too much affection makes her retreat (just like some people!) so adopters looking for snuggly kitties often pass her by.

Raina would thrive in a home “where she can spend lots of time with her adopter, either snoozing on the couch or playing with toys,” Watts adds. “She'll do well with other cats, too. She’s an all-around great cat!”

Give Raina a Chance!
Raina has been through so much in her young life. Everyone at the ASPCA who knows this very special kitty wants to see her ring in 2012 in a loving new home. If you’re a cat lover who’s ready to change Raina’s life, please call our Animal Placement department in NYC at (212) 876-7700, ext. 4120. And please share about Raina on Facebook and Twitter—let’s not make her wait any longer.

December 22, 2011

Paul Has Waited So Long for a Family…

Update: Paul was adopted on December 26!

ASPCA Adoption Center staff members took care to write “SWEETHEART” in all caps on Paul’s file when they brought him here from an overcrowded shelter, noticing right away what a great little kitty he is. Paul is every bit the sweetheart he was then, but after spending 475 days waiting for someone special to notice him, he’s starting to lose his zest for life.

Maybe Paul gets passed over because he needs special food and medicine to control his allergies, or maybe because he is so very laid back that he doesn’t reach out to grab potential adopters, preferring to let them come to him. But this dapper gent with twin penchants for laps and snuggles is a volunteer favorite, and he’s spent way too long being outshone by more gregarious felines.

“Paul's a quiet guy who takes a little while to warm up, but once he does, he's a real lap cat!” says Katie Watts, ASPCA Senior Feline Behavior Counselor. “He also enjoys an occasional play session and has the most soulful eyes—they almost look human!”

Nothing would make us happier than seeing Paul go home for the holidays. If you’re a dedicated adopter who’d like to be Paul’s holiday miracle, please call our Animal Placement department at (212) 876-7700, ext. 4120!

November 29, 2011

Member Story: When Pepper Smiles

This guest blog is written by Kimberly Runkel a supporter of the ASPCA and proud pet parent of Pepper. Read on as she discusses rescuing her beloved companion.

Last August, I received the best birthday gift I could have ever asked for: my cat Pepper. It began like every other evening. Heading home from work, I was stopped at a busy intersection, when, all of a sudden, I noticed the people in the vehicle ahead of me tossed something underneath their car before speeding off. At first, I thought it was just a piece of trash, until I saw it move—it turned out to be a newborn kitten. I couldn’t believe it. I drove the baby to my veterinarian’s office. The little guy had a bad infection in his neck, but the vet said he should pull through. Did he ever—Pepper was up and about in no time!

Today we live in Washington State along with another rescued cat named Penny. They couldn’t be happier or healthier. Pepper loves to play fetch, which he learned from Penny, they like to fight over raspberry yogurt, and, every single night, they sleep curled up next to me. But the most amazing thing about Pepper is his smile. When Pepper smiles, the whole room lights up.  His tongue sticks out, and the purring comes on strong.

I have rescued dozens of animals over the years, but because of Pepper, I have enrolled in a wildlife program in college and volunteer at my local shelter. It can be overwhelming to think about the number of abandoned and abused animals, but I feel that volunteering really does make a difference. You get the chance to show shelter animals the love they so desperately deserve. And I have Pepper’s smile to thank.

For more heartwarming tales of rescue, visit our Your Stories section. To become an official ASPCA member, visit our Becoming a Member section.

November 17, 2011

Final Day: ASPCA Provides Critical Transport for Ohio Pups

The ASPCA Animal Relocation Team hit the road this week to help dogs in South Carolina get a second chance at shelters in Ohio, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Kristen Limbert, ASPCA Animal Relocation Manager, shares her notes on the operation.

I can’t believe it’s over. It’s only been two full days and one overnight, but I’d grown so attached to these dogs it feels like longer. They were all such sweet dogs, and it was a pleasure to ride with them along this journey and see it through to the end.

We arrived at Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley, Minnesota, at 2:30 P.M. and quickly began unloading the last 20 South Carolina dogs. The dogs came a long way—1,400 miles of travel from A Second Chance Animal Shelter in Manning, the only home some of them have ever known.

Some were nervous unloading, while others took this all in stride. They’ll have lots of time to get settled here while the staff and volunteers of Animal Humane Society get to know them. After a short time, they’ll be placed up for adoption—and having come to know them over the last two days, I have no doubt that they will each find a perfect family of their own. Welcome to Minnesota, Thelma, Louise, Moses, Miles, Martin, Isis, Heath, Jasmine, Mulan, Java, Zane, Jessie, Roxci, Axel, Ebony, Emily, Erin, Cleetus, Scoop and Hunter.

The Takeaway
These last two days are a perfect example of the ASPCA’s Animal Relocation Initiative in action. Our goal is to help bring the supply of wonderful, highly adoptable shelter dogs to areas where they are in high demand and stand a better chance of finding a home.

There’s nothing wrong with these dogs. They are not broken, they are not sick, they are not mean. They are simply the unlucky ones, lost or bred and thrown away in areas where there is little demand for them, and in shelters often so overcrowded that there is no way for them to get noticed. A Second Chance Animal Shelter gave these dogs just that: a second chance. As of today, 41 dogs are getting yet one more, and we like to think that third time’s the charm.

Good luck in your new lives, my furry friends!

Read more about the Relocation Team's trip:
Day One
Day Two
Day Three

November 17, 2011

Day Three: ASPCA Provides Critical Transport for Ohio Pups

The ASPCA Animal Relocation Team hit the road this week to help dogs in South Carolina get a second chance at shelters in Ohio, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Kristen Limbert, ASPCA Animal Relocation Manager, shares her notes on the operation.

What a night! It's been a while since I've driven anywhere straight through the night, but it was important to keep going to minimize the time the dogs had to stay on the truck. Overall the ride was peaceful and didn't seem as long as it actually was, maybe because I didn’t actually do any of the driving.

We arrived at Bay Area Humane Society in Green Bay, Wisconsin, early this morning, and the staff was ready to help us unload their new residents: Benji, Wrangler, Glory, Freddie, Scooby, Sweetie, Blythe, Sachi, Dallas, Sweet Pea and Libby.

The whole gang did very well overnight. For the most part, they rested quietly, waking only when we opened the doors to check on them and fill their water bowls every few hours.

I think they're all about ready to be done with the ride, and for these 11 the journey is over (until their adoption, of course). The remaining 20 still have another 283 miles to travel before we reach their destination in Minnesota, but I think we all agree that 1,400 miles isn't too far to travel to get a chance at a new life. So many dogs never get the opportunity.

The Minnesota 20 have been fed a light breakfast, got some pats and scratches, and are settled in for the last leg of their trip. Golden Valley, MN, here we come.

Read more about the Relocation Team's trip:
Day One
Day Two
Day Four

November 15, 2011

Day Two: ASPCA Provides Critical Transport for Ohio Pups

The ASPCA Animal Relocation Team hit the road this week to help dogs in South Carolina get a second chance at shelters in Ohio, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Kristen Limbert, ASPCA Animal Relocation Manager, shares her notes on the operation.

Greetings from Ohio! It took us nearly 11 hours to reach the Capital Area Humane Society, with two stops along the way to check on our passengers. Save for some minor motion sickness, everyone is doing great—those tails are still wagging!

We arrived last evening and were greeted by a small but dedicated crew who had stayed late to welcome their new guests: Sugar, Bonnie, Clyde, Kristy, Sukie, Flower, Kaylie, Phineas, Rosie and Belle. They are all so cute, but I think Rosie is my favorite of this group—I'm a sucker for a dog with an underbite. Capital Area Humane Society has a great adoption program, so we have no doubt they'll be able to find great families.

The staff helped us get the remaining dogs fed, watered and walked before getting back on the road—it's a long way to our next stop in Wisconsin. The plan is to drive through the night and arrive at the Bay Area Humane Society in Green Bay by morning. There, the next 11 dogs will take their first step off the truck and on to their new lives!

Stay tuned for a message from our next stop, in Wisconsin.

Read more about the Relocation Team's trip:
Day One
Day Three
Day Four

November 14, 2011

ASPCA Provides Critical Transport: Notes from the Field

The ASPCA Animal Relocation Team hit the road this week to help dogs in South Carolina get a second chance at shelters in Ohio, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Kristen Limbert, ASPCA Animal Relocation Manager, shares her notes on the operation.

This morning we arrived at A Second Chance Animal Shelter (ASCAS) in Manning, South Carolina. After meeting with the staff, we carefully secured 41 dogs in our transport vehicle and set off on our journey to give these homeless pups a second chance.

Call to Action
The plan actually began a few months ago when the ASPCA Animal Relocation Team was asked to assist ASCAS. The organization was desperate to transport a few of their long-term shelter residents to other areas of the country where they would have a better chance at adoption.

ASCAS’ office manager told us these were great dogs, but some had been at the shelter for years. In Manning, the supply of dogs far exceeds the demand—there just aren’t enough homes for them all.

After months of planning, our team found three rescue organizations that could accept the Manning dogs. Our only task now: to get them there.

And We’re Off!
Saying goodbye is always bittersweet. As sad as it was for the dedicated staff at ASCAS to say goodbye, they knew this transfer would give the animals a new chance at the life they deserve.

We are transporting both puppies and adults, with breeds ranging in size from Chihuahua mix to Rottweiler. Did we mention the hounds? Well, we’ve got lots of them. And I can tell already that they are all sweet, lovable pups. Despite the stress of being walked from the only home many of them had ever known onto a big trailer, they kept tails wagging—I even got a few slobbery kisses.

Our journey will cover about 1,400 miles and take us to the following shelters, without which none of this would be possible:

Capital Area Humane Society, Hilliard, OH
Bay Area Humane Society, Green Bay, WI
Animal Humane Society, Golden Valley, MN

A special thanks as well to Sumter Disaster Animal Response Team out of Bushnell, Florida, for providing the transport rig, and drivers Daniel Hickey and Don Nuckels. We couldn't do this without your help!

Stay tuned for a message from our next stop, in Ohio. We’ll be sure to share some photos with you, too!

Read more about the Relocation Team's trip:
Day Two
Day Three
Day Four

November 10, 2011

ASPCA Member Story: Bringing Sophie Home

This guest blog is written by Howell Schisler, proud pet parent of Sophie, a puppy mill rescue.

We recently adopted a 10-year-old Cavalier Spaniel who was rescued from a puppy mill. Sophie’s story is not unique. A local Cavalier rescue organization secured her at a puppy mill auction in Missouri. All of the dogs’ condition was disgraceful; they were highly stressed, ill and filthy.

Sophie spent a few weeks at an animal hospital. They had to pull out almost a third of her teeth, which had rotted, and she was shaved because of the dirt and refuse matted in her fur. The vet presumed that she had been forced to have litters nonstop since her first heat.

Our plan was to provide her with a foster home. This was our first attempt at fostering, and we really did not know what to expect. She arrived on a Saturday afternoon, and it was love at first sight. We were expecting a scared, shy dog, but she was different. Sophie couldn’t be held enough.

Sophie has been with us a month now, and we have formally adopted her. She is the sweetest girl; she follows us around, longing to be held and get attention. She greets anyone she meets with her tail wagging. While she remains clueless when it comes to playing, enjoying dog toys or interacting with other dogs, we hope those things will come with time. Considering what she has been through, we think she’s doing just fine.

For more information about how you can help fight puppy mills, please visit www.nopetstorepuppies.com .

October 19, 2011

ASPCA Provides Critical Transport Following Kentucky Puppy Mill Raid

The ASPCA, along with our Shelter Response Partnership network, is currently transporting 27 dogs from the Rowan County Humane Society in Morehead, Kentucky, to the Capital Area Humane Society in Columbus, Ohio, and St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison, New Jersey. The move will help make room for 118 dogs recently seized during a puppy mill investigation led by the Rowan County Attorney’s Office in Morehead.

The ASPCA’s Shelter Response Partnership network is a coalition of national and local agencies that provide a second chance for animals rescued from overcrowded facilities and cruelty investigations. 

“To help communities with limited resources, the ASPCA works collaboratively with its response partners on cases where shelter animals need to be relocated,” says Joel Lopez, Senior Manager of Operations for the ASPCA’s Field Investigations and Response Team. 

The transported animals will be placed up for adoption.

With your help, the ASPCA remains at the forefront of ending the cruelties associated with puppy mills. To learn more about the Rowan County puppy mill investigation, please visit our earlier post.

October 17, 2011

Debunking the Black Cat Myth!

Black cats have never had it easy. In fact, they have long been considered bad luck and unfairly linked to witchcraft for centuries. With Halloween right around the corner, we think it’s the perfect time to put some common assumptions about black cats to the test.

Black Cats Bring Bad Luck
False. In reality the color of a cat's coat has nothing to do with good or bad luck. And just for the record, in many other cultures, a black cat is a prized pet. In places like Japan and the British Isles, they’re even thought to bring their pet parents good luck!

Black Cats Are Evil
False. Sure they may jump on the kitchen counter or use your favorite chair as a scratching post. And just maybe they even try to nibble your toes while you sleep. All cats can be playful. But evil? We think not.  

Black Cats Are Often Unwanted
True. Ask any shelter or rescue worker and they will tell you—black cats are the hardest to get adopted. In fact, they are only half as likely to find homes as other cats. So, what’s the problem? An unfairly earned reputation? Yep.   

Black cats may get a bad rap, but really they're just as lovable as the next furry feline. So help us turn their luck around. Share this article with your friends, and consider adopting one of the cuties currently available at the ASPCA Adoption Center!

October 5, 2011

Enter the 2011 Funniest Dog Video Contest!

Show us the funny! Does your pup have a special talent? A goofy grin? Is he an outright clown? Maybe you merely had the camera rolling when a stellar pooch blooper occurred? Whatever the case may be, send the amusement our way. We want that clip that makes you laugh out loud every time you watch it.

The top three winners—selected by our top-dog judges—will receive a special prize pack from the ASPCA. Plus, we’ll feature the winning videos on our website. So get rolling—the deadline for entries is October 31!

Enter the 2011 Funniest Dog Video Contest today!