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Latest Press Releases
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Tuesday, February 16, 2016
The ASPCA today announced that the more than 50 dogs seized from a puppy mill in Mio, Mich. are now available for adoption at the Roscommon County Animal Shelter. The dogs were rescued by the ASPCA and Oscoda County Sheriff’s Department last December following complaints of abuse and neglect at the facility.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
At the request of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office, the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is assisting with the seizure and care of nearly 600 animals from The Haven, a 122-acre unlicensed, self-described animal rescue in Raeford, N.C. The owners of the facility were arrested on charges of animal cruelty after a search warrant was served Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) and Animal Assistance Foundation have joined forces to provide a grant totaling $30,000 to Pets Forever. The funds will support Pets Forever’s efforts to provide low-income elderly and disabled Larimer County residents with supplies, services and resources that will help them maintain ownership of their pets.
Friday, January 15, 2016
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced the recipients of this year’s ASPCA Midwest Disaster Resiliency Grants—a program that provides much-needed funding, training, and expertise to local communities to better serve and assist animals and pet owners during and after disasters.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced that in 2015 it awarded over $1 million in equine-related grants to support 124 organizations across the country in their efforts to rescue and rehabilitate horses.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has launched a campaign -- including a compelling video – urging the public to actively support stronger animal fighting sentencing guidelines by submitting comments to the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) during a public commenting period which runs through March 21.
Friday, January 8, 2016
Today the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) and feline phenomenon Lil BUB announced an additional 69 recipients of grant funding awarded in December 2015 through Lil BUB’s BIG Fund for the ASPCA.
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced the launch of the third year of the ASPCA & Subaru Share the Love Event “Rescue Ride” grant program.The grant program helps transport thousands of homeless dogs from overcrowded shelters to shelters in areas where they have a better chance of being adopted.
Monday, December 21, 2015
Following the seizure of more than 100 dogs from a large, substandard breeding facility—frequently referred to as a puppy mill—in Clewiston, Fla. last month, the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has begun transporting them to various animal shelters across Florida for adoption.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today honored ten officers from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and one assistant district attorney for their outstanding efforts to support animal cruelty victims through the NYPD/ASPCA Partnership.

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