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Pit Bull Starved in Brooklyn

Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 2:00pm
Neglected Dog Before and After

Drew before and after.

Three-month-old Drew was skin and bones the day he arrived at the ASPCA’s Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital.  His owner, Leedell Walker, claimed the pup had not been eating—then proceeded to give up custody of the dog and leave. The hospital team knew something was very wrong and contacted ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement (HLE).

After a full examination, forensic veterinarians confirmed that the near-death Drew was in a critical state of shock and severely anemic. The vets concluded that 37-pound Drew had been starved.

It didn’t take long to for HLE to conclude its case. Walker, 57, was arrested by Special Agent Bradley English and charged with one count of misdemeanor animal cruelty. If convicted, he faces up to one year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Walker is due in Kings County Criminal Court on June 11.

Drew continues his recovery, and now weighs 65 pounds—a 76 percent increase! This handsome boy will soon be made available for adoption.

If you suspect an animal may be the victim of neglect or abuse, please report it.

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Free Vacation for Animal Lovers!

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 5:00pm
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Got plans this summer? Well, how about a FREE vacation to Chicago? Join Team ASPCA and we’ll fly you out for the Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon, taking place on July 22. Aside from the FREE airfare, you’ll receive training from professional coaches, complimentary weekend stay at our team hotel and an invitation to the hottest kickoff celebration!

Not a runner? No worries! We have options for everyone—click here to learn more. Time is running out—we MUST receive all registrations by Saturday, May 19.

Register today! Time to join our exclusive group of animal advocates who help homeless and abused animals across our nation!

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One Click Can Help Shelter Animals across the Nation!

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 11:00am
Cute Puppy

Looking for an easy way to help animals? Right NOW every contribution you make to the ASPCA will be matched dollar for dollar! But that’s not all—we’ll share every cent raised with shelters across the country. Our goal? To help more cats and dogs find loving homes.

So what do you say? Let’s turn that $25 into $50. Click here to double your donation, double your impact and help save twice as many shelter animals nationwide!

Act fast: This challenge is scheduled to run from now until May 31, or until $50,000 in matching donations has been reached. 

Thanks for your support—we simply could not do it without you!

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It’s Be Kind to Animals Week!

Monday, May 7, 2012 - 1:15pm
Boy Cuddling Puppy

It’s Be Kind to Animals Week, and a great time to share your love of animals with the kids in your life. Here are a few of our top ideas:

Volunteer Together
Sure, many shelters require volunteers to be 18 to handle animals—but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing kids can do to help! Kids can hold a bake sale for a local shelter, help with web design or do even more—check out the stories of ASPCA Kids of the Year Olivia Boulet and Mimi Ausland for ideas. Call your favorite shelter to ask what your kids can do.

Get Crafty
If you’ve got a future artist on your hands, consider getting messy in the craft room for shelter animals. What can you do? For starters, you can make cat toys for homeless kitties in your area. Check out this page for instructions. (Hint: You’ll need some old socks.) 

Get ‘Em Involved in Pet Care
Whether you decide your 12-year-old is ready for his own guinea pig or you want your 14-year-old to feed the dog dinner each day, getting your kids involved in caring for your pets will help them build a lasting love for animals. Where to start? Check out our guide to how much pet care kids can likely handle. Then send them to ASPCAKids.org’s Pet Care section.

For more great tips on how kids can help animals visit www.ASPCAKids.org.

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Still Looking for the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift? We’ve Got You covered!

Friday, May 4, 2012 - 2:15pm
Cuddling with a Kitten

Let’s face it: Finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift isn’t easy. In fact, it can be downright hard. Flowers are overrated and chocolates…well, they’re not really long-lasting. So why not try something a little different this year? This Mother's Day, give her something meaningful. Make an ASPCA Symbolic Gift in your loved one’s name—and change the life of an animal forever.

Our Symbolic Gifts program allows you to choose an action that will benefit animals in need.
Options include: emergency transport for an animal victim of cruelty, a spay/neuter surgery, or you can select the ASPCA’s area of greatest need. There are dozens of actions to choose from.

Order your ASPCA Symbolic Gift today!

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