Animal Cruelty

The ASPCA works year-round to distribute much-needed funds to animal welfare organizations nationwide, and we’re always thrilled to hear success stories made possible by these grants.

When we rescue puppies and kittens from cruelty, we’re optimistic that they will forget their past hardships. But when a senior animal is saved from abuse, we can’t help but be heartbroken by how much of their life has been spent suffering. Thankfully, animals are amazingly resilient—and Patriot, a senior pit bull, refused to let a lifetime of cruelty get in the way of a love-filled future. Here is Patriot’s Happy Tail.