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Latest Press Releases
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Monday, June 22, 2015
Following today’s commendable decision by the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) to consider revising the federal sentencing guidelines for animal fighting, the ASPCA is launching a campaign -- including a compelling new video -- urging the public to actively support stronger sentencing guidelines.
Thursday, June 18, 2015
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today revealed the seven winners of the 2015 ASPCA Help a Horse Day contest, a nationwide grant competition for equine rescues and sanctuaries to raise awareness about the year-round work they do to save and care for at-risk horses. The three grand prize winners received $10,000 each, while the runners up were awarded $5,000 to support their ongoing efforts to protect horses.
Thursday, June 4, 2015
June is National Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month, and the ASPCA is celebrating by encouraging the public to consider adopting one of the 3.4 million cats that enter shelters each year.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is profoundly disappointed by the North Carolina Legislature’s decision to cater to abusive industries and put animals, children, the elderly, and veterans in jeopardy by overriding HB 405, a dangerous ag-gag bill that will prevent whistleblowing employees from exposing illegal or unethical activities happening at any business.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
At the request of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department and St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office, the ASPCA is assisting with the seizure of nearly 1,200 birds from four properties associated with cockfighting in Polk and St. Croix counties in Wisconsin.
Monday, June 1, 2015
A Fair Shake For Youth, a nonprofit group that offers under-served middle schoolers the opportunity to work hands-on with therapy and rescue dogs, is expanding its educational program, made possible by a $10,000 grant from the ASPCA. The program helps children learn respect for animals, empathy, and self-esteem by forming relationships with the dogs and training the dogs through positive reinforcement.
Friday, May 29, 2015
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today commends North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory for vetoing HB 405, a dangerous ag-gag bill that would have prevented whistleblowers from exposing animal cruelty and food safety issues on factory farms.
Thursday, May 28, 2015
The ASPCA and feline phenomenon Lil BUB today announced an additional 29 recipients of grant funding through Lil BUB’s BIG Fund for the ASPCA. The 29 organizations, spanning 17 states, received a total of $57,190.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
At the request of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is assisting with evidence collection and the removal of 7 dogs seized Wednesday morning from a property in Walton County, Fla. where animals were allegedly housed and fought.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced that it is accepting nominations for the 2015 ASPCA Humane Awards and invites the public to contribute submissions.

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