As the downturn in the economy continues, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today responded to the flurry of recent media reports about pets being both left behind in foreclosed homes and abandoned in shelters. The ASPCA wants to remind pet parents everywher... [more]
With various dangers lurking in corners and cabinets, the home can be a minefield of poisons for our pets. In 2008, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) in Urbana, IL, handled more than 140,000 cases of pets exposed to toxic substances, many of which included everyday household products. Do... [more]
Halloween means a fun time for children thanks to costumes and candies but the day doesn't hold the same appeal for your dog. "From scaring dogs to presenting real dangers, Halloween can be fright night for your four-legged friend," explains Paris Permenter, co-publisher of DogTipper.com, a site f... [more]
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today responded to news that House Bill 2525 has been passed by the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs and will move to the House Floor. HB 2525 specifically addresses the conditions in Pennsylvania's commercial kenn... [more]
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today advised pet owners to discontinue using certain dog and cat foods manufactured by Mars Petcare US, which has voluntarily issued a nationwide recall because of potential contamination with Salmonella serotype Schwarzeng... [more]
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has deployed a team of disaster response experts to assist the state of Louisiana in pre- and post-storm evacuation and sheltering in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav. Louisiana state officials have declared a pre-storm Stat... [more]
Pet lovers at North Shore Animal League America acknowledge that the actual birth dates of most rescue dogs are unknown. To give these wonderful animals their much deserved recognition, the Animal League will be declaring the first day of the eighth month of 2008 (August 1) as DOGust the First, a un... [more]