Animal Cruelty

The holiday season can be a hectic time. Between shopping for gifts, attending holiday get-togethers and trying to manage our regular routines, it might seem difficult to make time for anything else. Don’t fret—we have good news! It doesn’t take much time to make a difference for animals. We’d like to share a few simple ways to help animals in need this holiday season—from committing to a more humane holiday to supporting your local shelter, you can make a big impact. Please check out our infographic below and share it on your social media networks!

Looking at Brooklyn today, it’s almost impossible to comprehend all that he has been through. By the time the two-year-old Shih Tzu was rescued, he was blind, severely injured and traumatized from a lifetime of abuse. Thankfully, after recovering at the ASPCA, Brooklyn found a loving home and the very happy life he deserves. Here is his story.

After falling from the window of a high rise building in the Bronx, New York, Penelope the cat was rescued from neglect and taken to the ASPCA. Despite physical injuries—and emotional scars—the five-year-old Calico had a lot of love to give and was eager to find a safe, happy home of her own. After two months under our care, this fearless feline did just that. Here is her story.

Have you heard? The best Black Friday deal in town has four paws! This Friday, November 27, come meet your new furry best friend at the ASPCA’s Fifth Annual Cat Friday! On this special day, the ASPCA Adoption Center will be waiving all fees for cat adoptions.

Plus, all adopters will receive special goodies, including a free cat collar, carrier and ID tag. Every ASPCA pet is spayed or neutered, up-to-date on vaccines and microchipped.