ASPCA’s Response to COVID-19
The concern around the coronavirus is growing each day, but our priority remains with the health and safety of our employees, clients and the animals we serve. Read a statement from ASPCA President and CEO Matt Bershadker and learn more about the ASPCA’s response efforts to the coronavirus pandemic.
In an effort to answer questions around animal safety during the COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve created a Frequently Asked Questions list.
See our recent news posts on our ongoing response efforts:
 | August 25, 2020 Animal Welfare Organizations Hampered by the Pandemic Get a Boost from ASPCA Funds |
 | August 12, 2020 Companies with Strong Farm Animal Welfare Policies Weather Pandemic Better |
 | August 6, 2020 Our Fight Against Inhumane “Depopulation” Methods |
 | August 6, 2020 Kentucky Shelter Finds Help and Hope in ASPCA Emergency Funding |
 | July 30, 2020 Accommodating Adoptions During a Pandemic |
 | July 28, 2020 Bill Introduced to Protect Farm Animals, Food Workers and Consumers During COVID-19 |
 | July 9, 2020 New York’s Pandemic Puppies and Shutting Down the Pipeline |
 | June 24, 2020 A Milestone Reached for Animals, Thanks to You |
 | June 24, 2020 Happy Reunion for Max and His Mom During the COVID-19 Outbreak |
 | June 15, 2020 ASPCA Provides $2 Million in Grant Funds to Animal Welfare Groups Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis |
 | May 26, 2020 Matt’s Blog: Why We Can and Should Be Helping Vulnerable Animals During the COVID-19 Crisis |
 | May 18, 2020 Rafi Nova Donates Essential Face Masks to ASPCA Staff |
 | May 18, 2020 Matt's Blog: We Must End High-Speed Slaughter To Protect Workers, Animals and Food Safety Now |
 | May 15, 2020 Pet Food Distribution Update: Now Helping L.A.’s Vulnerable Horses |
 | May 7, 2020 ASPCA Commits to Helping 200,000 Animals Affected by COVID-19 |
 | May 6, 2020 Stella & Chewy’s Donates Pet Food Meals to ASPCA COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Initiative |
 | May 4, 2020 ASPCA Leads Coalition Urging USDA to Stop High-Speed Animal Slaughter During COVID-19 |
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 | April 30, 2020 Attention New York: Introducing the COVID-19 Pet Hotline |
 | April 16, 2020 High-Speed Slaughter Amidst COVID-19 Will Devastate Animals and Workers Alike |
 | April 16, 2020 Feeding the Nation’s Animals Amid a Pandemic |
 | April 9, 2020 USDA Must Stop Issuing New Licenses to Puppy Mills During Coronavirus Pandemic |
 | April 9, 2020 Coming Together for Animals in Need |
 | April 6, 2020 ASPCA Urges USDA to Allocate COVID-19 Relief Funding to Higher-Welfare Farmers |
 | March 31, 2020 ASPCA Coronavirus Relief Efforts Begin in NYC Communities |
 | March 25, 2020 How Smart Government Policies Can Help Keep People and Animals Together Through the COVID-19 Crisis |
 | March 24, 2020 Matt’s Blog: A Commitment to Animals and Owners Affected by COVID-19 |
 | March 24, 2020 Our Commitment During COVID-19: How We Are Continuing to Help Animals in Need |
 | March 23, 2020 ASPCA Commits $5 Million in COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Initiative |
 | March 18, 2020 Rescue Animals Could Use Your Love Now More Than Ever |
 | March 13, 2020 Coronavirus: Keeping Your Pets Safe During the COVID-19 Crisis |
Please visit these pages for the most current updates on ASPCA client service operations:
 | New York City |
 | Los Angeles |
 | Miami |
 | North Carolina |
For more information directed to animal welfare organizations impacted by this pandemic, please see our ASPCA COVID-19 Information Hub.
We are working with the USDA to ensure that welfare-certified and other welfare-conscious farmers have access to funds allocated to support agriculture through the CARES Act. Farmers, please visit our funding resource hub.
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