Animal Cruelty

ASPCA Assists Belmont County Animal Rescue League with Removal of More Than 90 Neglected Dogs and Puppies from Eastern Ohio Home

Shadyside, Ohio – At the request of Belmont County Animal Rescue League (BCARL), the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is on the ground assisting with the rescue of more than 90 neglected, mixed breed dogs from a property in Shadyside, Ohio.

Six Horse Breeds You Should Know

Horse breeds

A horse is a horse, of course, of course—but did you know there are over 350 different breeds of horses around the world? That’s about the same as domestic dogs, and waaaaay more than cats! Horses have been carefully bred for thousands of years, leading to a spectacular diversity of horse breeds, sizes and traits.

ASPCA Community Veterinary Centers Fill Much-Needed Space in New York Communities

Preemption Laws: When State Authority Overrides Local Authority

Dog in cage

Dog in cage

What is state preemption?

State “preemption” laws are designed to prevent or “preempt” local governments from passing or enforcing legislation related to a particular subject matter. Additionally, the federal government can preempt states from enacting specific laws or override state laws that are contradictory to federal law.   

What’s an example of a bad preemption law?

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