Animal Protection

Keeping Them Safe

The ASPCA’s efforts to protect animals span from federal laws to local courts to community engagement. We’re helping to prevent harmful situations for animals and to take action when they occur.

Related Issues

Spay/Neuter

The ASPCA performs spay/neuter operations on both coasts, and shares best practices with shelters nationwide.

Safety Net

We identify reasons people are relinquishing their pets and provide solutions for keeping pets in homes.

Community Engagement

In New York City's five boroughs, the ASPCA works to provide assistance and access to critical care and services for animals in need.

Direct Impact, Systemic Change

The ASPCA has launched a groundbreaking new initiative to help the most vulnerable animals.

Los Angeles Initiative

On the West Coast, the ASPCA works with L.A. County animal shelters to prevent and manage shelter intake.

Miami Initiative

In the Miami area, the ASPCA is working to improve animal welfare by bringing critical resource to pets and people.

Public Policy

The ASPCA works with all levels of government to help enact and enforce animal protection laws.

Legal Advocacy

We assist with animal cruelty investigations to provide a voice for animals in court.

NYPD Partnership

The ASPCA has partnered with NYPD to shelter, treat and place all victims of animal cruelty within NYC.

Equine Welfare

The ASPCA works to protect at-risk horses from abuse and to help horses in need find homes.

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