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Latest Press Releases
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ASPCA treats 1,000 animals since launch of NYPD partnership
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced that 1,000 animals have been treated as a result of their life-saving partnership with the New York City Police Department, which launched citywide in January 2014. With this partnership, the NYPD took the lead role in responding to all animal cruelty complaints in the five boroughs and the ASPCA expanded its direct care support for its victims, as well as training, veterinary forensic and legal support for the NYPD.
ASPCA Announces 2015 Humane Award Winners
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
A group of exceptional animals and people – including a courageous guide dog, a 12-year-old girl dedicated to improving her local animal shelter, and a population of neonate kittens – will be honored at this year’s ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) Humane Awards Luncheon in New York City.
NARSC Provides Emergency Sheltering, Rescues for Animals Affected by Historic Floods in South Carolina
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Members of the NARSC (National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition), including the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), are assisting Georgetown County Emergency Management with emergency sheltering as well as conducting water rescues for animals affected by severe flooding in Georgetown County, S.C.
ASPCA Completes Expansion of Rehabilitation Center for Canine Cruelty Victims
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Today the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) announced the completion of a critical expansion project that will accommodate housing and behavioral rehabilitation for New York City canine cruelty victims.
ASPCA Urges Pet Owners to Plan Ahead for Hurricane Joaquin
Friday, October 2, 2015
In anticipation of Hurricane Joaquin, the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) urges pet owners to develop emergency evacuation plans to keep their families and pets safe.
ASPCA Grants $160,000 to 16 Animal Welfare Organizations For October 'Mega Match-a-thon' Events Presented by Subaru
Friday, October 2, 2015
The ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced that 16 animal welfare organizations from across the country have received grant funding to hold community adoption events during the 4th Annual ASPCA ‘Mega Match-a-thon’ event presented by Subaru.
ASPCA Assists Huntersville Police Department in Removal of Nearly 25 Dogs from North Carolina Dog Fighting Investigation
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
At the request of the Huntersville Police Department, the ASPCA is assisting with evidence collection and the removal of 23 pit bulls allegedly housed and fought at a property in Huntersville, N.C., approximately 12 miles north of downtown Charlotte. The Animal Care & Control Division of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is also working to support local authorities with the investigation.
New ASPCA Campaign Challenges Consumers to Choose More Humanely-Raised Chicken
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
The ASPCA is encouraging people to take the new “Change Your Chicken Challenge,” in which consumers pledge to, for 30 days, shift their chicken purchases to only higher-welfare certified products that prohibit the most extreme factory farming practices.
USDA Urged to Improve Care Standards for Puppy Mill Dogs
Monday, September 21, 2015
The Humane Society of the United States, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association filed a legal petition with the United States Department of Agriculture urging the agency to improve the standards of care for dogs kept in commercial breeding facilities.
ASPCA Assists Lake County Animal Care & Control in Rescuing Displaced Animals from Devastating Wildfire in California
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Professional responders conduct field rescues to save pets and livestock left behind, assist local agency with sheltering effort.

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