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ASPCA Hosts First-Ever ‘Connecticut Voices for Animals Day’ to Urge Lawmakers to Fight Puppy Mill Sales
Friday, February 21, 2014
The ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) convened local animal advocates and state lawmakers in Hartford today for its first-ever Connecticut Voices for Animals Day. There they encouraged lawmakers to support a phase-out of the sale of commercially-bred animals in the state’s pet shops as a way to curb the inhumane treatment of dogs in large-scale, inhumane commercial breeding facilities known as puppy mills.
74 Greyhounds Killed at Florida Tracks in Seven Months
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
At a press conference with state lawmakers today, greyhound protection group GREY2K USA and the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) released a report and video revealing that 74 racing greyhounds died in Florida between May 31 and December 31, 2013.
ASPCA Launches Partnership in Albuquerque, N.M.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Together with local agencies and city officials in a press conference at City Hall, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today officially launched its ASPCA Partner Community program in Albuquerque, N.M. in an effort to save the lives of more at-risk and homeless pets through a collaborative effort called The ASPCA Partnership.
ASPCA Plays Major Role in Largest Cockfighting Bust in New York State History
Sunday, February 9, 2014
At the request of the New York State Attorney General’s Office, the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®)—in conjunction with the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police—is assisting in the forensic evidence collection, removal, transport and sheltering of as many as 3,000 fighting roosters from three counties spanning Queens, Kings and Ulster, N.Y.
Animal Care & Control of NYC Unveils First Mobile Adoption Center, Made Possible by the ASPCA and Fenwick Keats Real Estate
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C) unveiled its first dedicated Mobile Adoption Center, sponsored by the ASPCA and FENWICK KEATS Real Estate in Union Square Park on Sunday, celebrating the milestone with an inaugural adoption event featuring animals from AC&C who are looking for loving homes.
ASPCA Applauds Strong Animal Protections in the Farm Bill
Friday, February 7, 2014
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today applauds the U.S. Congress for passing a provision in the Farm Bill to crack down on animal fighting, and thanks President Barack Obama for signing this measure into law.
ASPCA Places Kentucky Puppy Mill Dogs for Adoption in Louisville and Beyond
Thursday, February 6, 2014
The ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) announced today that dogs seized last month from a substandard breeding facility called Dream Catcher Kennels in Nancy, Ky. will be transferred to Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) and Capital Area Humane Society (CAHS) in Columbus, Ohio, to be made available for adoption.
ASPCA Grants Approximately $1.4 Million to Assist Equine Groups in 2013
Thursday, February 6, 2014
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced that in 2013 it awarded approximately $1.4 million in grants to support equine rescues and sanctuaries in 43 states and the District of Columbia.
ASPCA Urges Pet Owners to Prepare for Winter Storms
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
In anticipation of multiple winter storms hitting the central and eastern U.S. this week, the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) urges pet owners to take measures to keep their families and pets safe. Winter storm Maximus has already affected 30 states, many of which will also be affected by Nika later this week.
ASPCA Launches Charlotte, N.C. Partnership To Save Animals
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today officially launched its ASPCA Partner Community program in Charlotte, N.C. The program is a collaborative and innovative effort to increase the number of lives saved among at-risk and homeless pets in the area, and is part of a national initiative called The ASPCA Partnership.

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