Animal Cruelty

Although she was rescued from heartbreaking cruelty, Zaza the pit bull was known around the ASPCA for her sweet, loving nature. In June, she joined former NYPD Police Commissioner William Bratton on the job for “Take Your Dog to Work Day,” and shortly after that she was selected to represent the ASPCA at Discovery Communications’  “Discover Your Impact” volunteer day at our New York City Adoption Center.

The ASPCA dispatched its Disaster Response Team to Louisiana this week to conduct water rescues for animals threatened by severe flash flooding spanning East Baton Rouge and Lafayette Parish.

UPDATE 8/26: As response efforts continue in the aftermath of the devastating Louisiana floods spanning East Baton Rouge and Lafayette Parish, the ASPCA’s assistance has extended into another week. We continue to work with the National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition (NARSC) at the request of Louisiana State Animal Response Team (LSART) with the sheltering and daily care of approximately 300 affected companion animals.