ASPCA Blog

The ASPCA Government Relations team works closely with lawmakers and citizen advocates to secure the strongest possible protections for animals through the passage of humane legislation and regulations. The team worked hard this year to help advance protections in a variety of ways. To help us better understand this work, Nancy P. offers her perspective on t...

For nearly 20 dogs in Central North Carolina, their life was inside the walls of an extremely unsanitary and hazardous home.

After the ASPCA was called in to help in late August 202...

On Saturday, October 17, the 36th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, led by New York Dog Parade and presented by Kismet, took place in the East Village of New York City. Thousands of New Yorkers and their elaborately costumed dogs came together for one of the city’s most joyful Halloween traditions. The ASPCA was proud to have been a part of the fe...

Pumpkin may be entering her golden years, but she still captures the attention of everyone she meets. A 130-pound, 9-year-old Rottweiler with a giant grin, Pumpkin inspired one family to drive nearly two hours each way to adopt her. This special moment happened while Colorado Animal Rescue, also known as C.A.R.E., was participating in The Rescue Effect, the ...

The last two weeks of October are here, and we hope you’ll take the time to celebrate Adopt a Shelter Dog Month with us! If you are considering adopting a dog, we encourage you to adopt from one of our programs. We’ve featured some of our favorite adoptable canine companions below, so take a look!

We are also wrapping up The Rescue Effect campaign this...