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Latest Press Releases
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U.S. Bans the Import of Sick and Underage Puppies for Pet Trade
Friday, August 15, 2014
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) welcomes the new federal rule issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulating the importation of puppies.
ASPCA Grants $20,000 toward 'Empty the Shelter' Adoption Events across North Texas this Saturday
Thursday, August 14, 2014
The ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced that it has granted $20,000 toward this Saturday’s ‘Empty the Shelter’ adoption events across North Texas.
ASPCA Commends Mass. Lawmakers for Passing "Puppy Doe" Bill
Thursday, August 14, 2014
The ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) applauds Massachusetts lawmakers for passing a measure to increase maximum jail time and monetary penalties for animal cruelty.
ASPCA Calls for Comprehensive Puppy Mill Reform as Long Island Bills Fall Short
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is urging New York municipalities to consider more effective, targeted approaches when cracking down on unregulated pet dealers in the wake of recently-passed legislation in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
ASPCA to Host Adoption Event at Hampton Classic Horse Show
Monday, August 4, 2014
For the eighth consecutive year, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) will partner with the Hampton Classic Horse Show to raise awareness of critical animal welfare issues and find forever homes for local shelter animals.
ASPCA Welcomes New Federal Law Enabling Veterinarians to Better Protect Animals in the Field
Friday, August 1, 2014
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today applauds President Barack Obama for signing the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act, legislation passed by Congress to protect animals in crisis by enabling veterinarians to more easily perform life-saving services.
NYPD-ASPCA Partnership Reports Record-Breaking Number of Animal Cruelty Arrests and Rescues
Thursday, July 31, 2014
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) and the New York City Police Department (NYPD) are reporting significant progress in the fight against animal cruelty in New York City since January 1, when 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.
ASPCA Celebrates Five Years of the ‘Rescuing Racers’ Initiative
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced that it has granted over $1.7 million to equine rescue groups assisting retired racehorses since launching the ASPCA Rescuing Racers Initiative in 2010. A major grants program, the ASPCA Rescuing Racers Initiative aids in the rescue and rehabilitation of retired racehorses to save them from slaughter.
ASPCA Grants $1.5 Million toward Opening of PetSmart Charities Humane Alliance Spay/Neuter Training Center
Monday, July 28, 2014
Humane Alliance today held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to announce the opening of the new PetSmart Charities® Humane Alliance Spay/Neuter Training Center, co-funded by the ASPCA.
Southern Pines Animal Shelter (Miss.) Tops Division Three after First Month of 2014 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced that Southern Pines Animal Shelter in Hattiesburg, Miss. is at the top of the leaderboard in Division Three of the 2014 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge.

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