Animal Cruelty

Update: We appreciate the outpouring of support and inquiries about this dog, now named Fraggle (pictured right). Fraggle was in very serious condition when he came to us, and ongoing, life-saving medical treatment was necessary to address his extreme malnutrition and several other issues that arose from his compromised health. Progress has been slow, but Fraggle is showing signs of recovery at the ASPCA Animal Hospital He has begun to eat on his own and can even walk short distances unaided.

Guest blog by ASPCA President & CEO Matt Bershadker

Kittens and puppies are cute as can be, but there’s something about senior pets that is undeniably special. Older animals often have a calm wisdom that their younger counterparts lack—but their age can make it more difficult to find them a home.  Such was the case with Adrienne, a sweet senior cat who was adopted and returned to the ASPCA after eight years. Though it’s heartbreaking to see an animal lose their family, it made us that much more determined to find her a home that would last. Fortunately, Katherine D. showed up and gave her the “Happy Tail” she deserved.