Animal Cruelty

At the request of the New Mexico Department of Agriculture and the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, ASPCA responders arrived in Albuquerque on Monday to help shelter and care for nearly 500 animals displaced by the devastating “Dog Head Fire” in New Mexico’s Manzano Mountains.

Sometimes, it takes a village to save a life.

In New York City, multiple organizations—including the ASPCA, the NYPD and Animal Care Centers (ACC) of NYC—teamed up to ensure that a six-month-old kitten named Chandler got a fair shot at a second chance.

Pull out your pup’s business-casual collar because Friday, June 24, is the 18th annual Take Your Dog to Work Day! Evidence suggests that businesses that allow pets have happier, healthier employees, so if your workplace is participating,

This year’s Calendar Cover Pet contest came down to a real “photo finish!” Thanks to more than 50,000 votes from animal-lovers nationwide, we now know which adorable adopted companion will be gracing the cover of our 2017 calendar: Margot!

After recovering from trauma, the one thing animal victims of cruelty need most is a stable, loving home. For them, the opportunity to thrive in a safe environment can be incredibly healing—and sometimes, their healing is a two way street. In the case of Poncho the Chihuahua and his new adopter, Lauren, their newfound companionship helped both of them overcome heartbreak and find new joy. Here is their story.

We’re celebrating Adopt a Shelter Cat Month in a big way by encouraging adopters everywhere to consider welcoming a senior “kittizen” into their home.

It is always heartbreaking when an animal is surrendered to a shelter—even more so when he or she has been in the same home for a long time. Animals, like people, grow attached to their family and surroundings, and pet relinquishment is never easy. In fact, we have an entire team dedicated to helping pets stay in their homes, but we understand that sometimes it is simply not an option.