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At the urgent request of the New York City Police Department, the ASPCA yesterday assisted with the rescue of more than 25 dogs from a cruelty situation in Queens, New York. The dogs were found in extremely poor conditions where their basic needs were not being met. Some were found living in a shed in the backyard of the property stacked in makeshift kennels, while others were found in the basement. All the dogs lacked proper ventilation, and many were covered in feces and urine at the time of their rescue and exhibited fearful behavior.

In September, when Juan H.’s COVID-19 mask tore after daily wear-and-tear, he asked a friend to stitch it back together with a needle and thread. 

A few days later, Juan, who lives in the Allerton neighborhood of the Bronx, noticed that his six-year-old cat, Hurrem, was not her normal self. 

 Bobo is available for adoption at our Adoption Center!

On her way to work the morning of May 6, Masiel Ramirez, Patient Liaison at the ASPCA’s Bronx Community Veterinary Center (CVC), spotted an orange and white kitten lying on the sidewalk, just steps from the CVC’s entrance.

Every year we participate in Clear the Shelters, an annual adoption event that encourages people nationwide to open their hearts to rescue animals and increase adoptions. While this adoption event is normally celebrated on a single day, this year we’ll be celebrating Clear the Shelters for the entire month of August!