Animal Cruelty

New York City Police (NYPD) Commissioner William Bratton joined the ASPCA in highlighting the importance of pet adoption by inviting a special canine to join him on the job for Take Your Dog to Work Day.

Zaza, a two-year-old pit bull mix, joined Commissioner Bratton during his Friday morning routine, which included a promotion ceremony and press conference at One Police Plaza.

When an animal food product in your grocery store is proudly labeled “USDA Organic,” you would think that means the animal had exposure to fresh air, sunshine and significantly more space to move than on standard non-organic farms. Most people make

At the request of the New Mexico Department of Agriculture and the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, ASPCA responders arrived in Albuquerque on Monday to help shelter and care for nearly 500 animals displaced by the devastating “Dog Head Fire” in New Mexico’s Manzano Mountains.

Sometimes, it takes a village to save a life.

In New York City, multiple organizations—including the ASPCA, the NYPD and Animal Care Centers (ACC) of NYC—teamed up to ensure that a six-month-old kitten named Chandler got a fair shot at a second chance.

Pull out your pup’s business-casual collar because Friday, June 24, is the 18th annual Take Your Dog to Work Day! Evidence suggests that businesses that allow pets have happier, healthier employees, so if your workplace is participating,

This year’s Calendar Cover Pet contest came down to a real “photo finish!” Thanks to more than 50,000 votes from animal-lovers nationwide, we now know which adorable adopted companion will be gracing the cover of our 2017 calendar: Margot!

After recovering from trauma, the one thing animal victims of cruelty need most is a stable, loving home. For them, the opportunity to thrive in a safe environment can be incredibly healing—and sometimes, their healing is a two way street. In the case of Poncho the Chihuahua and his new adopter, Lauren, their newfound companionship helped both of them overcome heartbreak and find new joy. Here is their story.

We’re celebrating Adopt a Shelter Cat Month in a big way by encouraging adopters everywhere to consider welcoming a senior “kittizen” into their home.