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Pet Health and Longevity Report Released
A new report finds that spayed and neutered pets who receive preventive and wellness care live longer, and that our pets are living longer today than they were a decade ago. Read more
Westchester County Adopts Animal Abuser Registry Law
Westchester County, NY legislators voted unanimously to enact an animal abuser registry, which they say will protect children as well as animals from those inclined to do them harm. Read more
Winners Announced in Shelter Challenge: 56,000 Pets Saved
Winners were announced today in the ASPCA Rachel Ray $100k Challenge. 10 shelters won cash prizes for increased adoptions this year, with San Antonio Animal Care Services taking the big prize. Read more
Childhood Pets Make Lasting Impact on Our Lives
Survey respondents showed that beloved childhood pets leave lasting imprints on our lives and our attitude toward our parents. Read more
Animal Haven Adoption Stories: Profiles of Love
A new video shows happily ever after stories for former NYC shelter pets and their families. Cat lover and shelter volunteer Suzi Anders is featured in one of the three stories. Read more
Woman's Sign Raises Awareness of Cat and Dog Poisonings, Prompts Warnings
A woman upset at the poisoning of a Mama cat and her babies put up a sign that raised awareness, brought about a police investigation, and prompted a warning from the local humane society, with tips on pet safety. Read more
Tufts University Opens First US Obesity Clinic for Pets
Veterinarians and shelters are seeing many more fat cats and dogs than ever before. These pets suffer health problems, decreased quality of life, and early death. Now a clinic dedicated to helping obese pets has opened near Boston. Read more
Dog Rescues Newborn Kitten, Saves a Life
Sadie found a cold, abandoned newborn kitten in the woods and gently carried it home and placed it at her owner’s feet. Thanks to the efforts of several people, the kitten is now safely in foster care. Read more
North Shore Animal League Takes Mississippi Shelter Pets From Hurricane Isaac's Path
The North Shore Animal League of Port Washington, NY rescued shelter cats and dogs from Mississippi in response to Hurricane Issac. Read more
Gulf Coast Shelter Animals Transferred to Texas In Advance of Hurricane Isaac
Hundreds of animals from shelters in Louisiana and Mississippi were moved to safety in Texas Monday night and Tuesday in anticipation of Hurricane Issac. Read more
Community Helps Overcrowded No Kill Shelter to Preserve Its Mission
Volunteers, fosters, a pet store and adopters have all helped a no-kill county facility to preserve its mission ahead of a looming deadline to reduce overcrowding at the shelter. Read more
Crazy Italian Greyhound Plays With Kitten
Two viral video stars meet in an epic play session; starring Pancake the kitten and Cantaloupe the Iggy. Read more





