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Latest Press Releases
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Thursday, December 5, 2013
The ASPCA, as part of its national "No Pet Stores Puppies" campaign, urges holiday shoppers to help fight puppy mill cruelty by refusing to shop at pet stores and on websites that sell puppies.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
In recognition of the valuable and dangerous work animal control officers across the country carry out each day, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced a $100,000 grant to the National Animal Control Association (NACA) to help protect its officers.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced the launch of the ASPCA and Subaru “Share the Love” event Rescue Ride program, which will transport hundreds of homeless dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters to ones in which they have a better chance of being adopted this holiday season.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
It may be the “most wonderful time of the year,” but traditionally joyous holiday customs can present special dangers for pets, cautions the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®).
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is currently on the ground assisting Spokane County Regional Animal Protective Services (SCRAPS) in Spokane, Wash. with the sheltering, daily care and eventual placement of 63 horses seized on November 15 as part of an animal cruelty investigation.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
In an open letter delivered today to the National Chicken Council (NCC), the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), along with a growing base of supporters, called upon the organization to improve the standards of care for the chickens that are raised for meat in the United States. The NCC’s revised welfare guidelines are expected to be released before the end of this year.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
A group of outstanding animals and people—including a cat who provided support for a soldier on the front lines of the War in Afghanistan and a 6-year-old who left behind a legacy of kindness to animals—will be honored at this year’s ASPCA Humane Awards Luncheon in New York City.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
The ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced it has provided a $22,500 grant to Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) to launch a new program aimed at removing tethered chains from the yards of willing pet owners in Santa Cruz County and replacing them with trolley systems—a more humane method for keeping dogs confined outside.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has provided Lockwood Animal Rescue Center (LARC) with a $50,000 grant to shelter 25 wolf hybrids (also known as wolf-dogs) rescued earlier this month by LARC and Upper Valley Humane Society.
Friday, October 25, 2013
The ASPCA, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) today honored Rep. Jason Villalba (R-Dallas) with a Freshman Humane Legislator Award in recognition of his work on behalf of animals.

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