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Pit bulls are one of the most common—and most commonly misunderstood—dog breeds in America. Though they get a bad rap, the truth is that these intelligent, affectionate dogs have a lot of love to offer to the right adopter, and Boo Boo was no exception. Rescued from abuse, this sweet dog overcame his tough past and let his happy-go-lucky personality shine. Here is Boo Boo’s Happy Tail.
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We have great news for New York City’s neediest animals: Thanks to a grant from The John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation, the ASPCA Cruelty Intervention Advocacy Program (CIA) has received a new vehicle for the transport of animals rescued from hoarding or other harmful situations to the ASPCA Animal Hospital and our partner veterinary clinics for emergency care.
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Guest blog by Jessica Johnson, Senior Manager of Grassroots Advocacy for ASPCA Government Relations.
Are you interested in learning more about key animal-protection issues? Want to find out how you can do more to help the animals in your area? If so, please join me and my fellow ASPCA experts for our free December Webinar Series, where we will discuss several important areas of animal legislation, what has been accomplished, and what work still needs to be done!
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Every now and then, we come across a special dog in our Adoption Center who needs a little extra help finding a home. This week, we’re turning our Adoption Spotlight to Guadalupe, a sweet three-year-old pup who is sure to make some lucky adopter very happy!
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One of the most remarkable things about animal advocacy is that, while our mission has never been more urgent, the opportunity to create substantial and lasting change has never been more obtainable.
Whether you represent an organization with strong support and national reach like the ASPCA, or are simply in a position to make a difference locally, every effort has a life-saving impact.
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1. Don’t Get Tricked by Labels
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The holiday season is upon us, and the busiest shopping time of the year is in full swing. As you browse for gifts for your friends and family members, you can help animals at the same time!
When you use the shopping portal We-Care.com to shop at more than 2,500 participating online stores, the ASPCA automatically receives a donation at no cost to you.
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From age to color to personality, there are a lot of factors that might go into a choosing a new pet. And though we try to find the best animal for every adopter, we can’t always guarantee an exact match. So when Wendy and Jamie A. came to the ASPCA Adoption Center with not one, but two, certain types of kitties in mind, we never dreamed that they would get quite this lucky! Here is the story of how this happy couple created two Happy Tails for cats named Bronte and Macaroni.
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The ASPCA’s annual Humane Awards Luncheon is one of the most exciting events of the year. It is our chance to honor and recognize the heroes—both animal and human—who have made a positive and lasting impact on the world of animal welfare, and this year’s winners are certainly worth celebrating!
The 2014 Humane Awards winners include:
ASPCA Cat of the Year
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The United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama concluded sentencing today for eight individuals arrested during the second largest dog fighting raid in U.S. history in August 2013. The case was led by the United States Attorney’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who requested assistance from the ASPCA and HSUS (Humane Society of the United States) in the removal, transport, sheltering, medical and daily care of the animals seized during the raid.
