Animal Cruelty

At the urgent request of the New York City Police Department, the ASPCA yesterday assisted with the rescue of more than 25 dogs from a cruelty situation in Queens, New York. The dogs were found in extremely poor conditions where their basic needs were not being met. Some were found living in a shed in the backyard of the property stacked in makeshift kennels, while others were found in the basement. All the dogs lacked proper ventilation, and many were covered in feces and urine at the time of their rescue and exhibited fearful behavior.

The Olympics Games are in full swing, and if you’re an animal lover, one event on the schedule likely stands out—equestrian! Equestrian is one of the oldest disciplines of the Olympic Games, dating back to the ancient games that started in 776 B.C. The three equestrian disciplines certainly look different now, but the sport continues to test the skill and teamwork between horse and rider.