ASPCA
75%
What is the PAWS act?
A bill that was passed that allows DV survivors to keep their pets with them as they leave dangerous situations
What 4 animals are primarily used for factory farming in the USA?
Cows, Chickens, Turkeys, Pigs
How many dogs did we save last year in North Carolina from a dog fighting ring?
15
Approximately how many animals go into local shelters each year?
6.5 million
How many pets did we rescue during hurricane Ida? (Louisiana)
1,500
What is the Goldie Act?
A bill that would require the USDA to uphold its duty to protect the thousands of dogs and puppies still living in puppy mills.
It makes it almost impossible to properly "stun" aka render animals unconscious before killing them
How many Pitbulls did we save from the largest dog fighting ring right here in NYC?
89
Who can people call if they think their pet ingested something dangerous for them?
ASPCA Poison Control!
How many animals did we save during hurricane Ian? (Florida)
2,800
What bill is in congress currently to protect farm animals
Farm Bill 2023
How many animals do we raise for food annually in the USA?
10 billion
Is the retail sale of pets legal in New York?
No! New York banned the retail sale of animals ending the puppy mill pipeline in this state in 2022
What does the ASPCA Relocation program do?
Transports animals from under-resourced shelters across the nation to shelters with space, resources and a high demand for adoption.
Who founded the ASPCA
Henry Bergh
What is the PUPP Act?
A bill we are we currently endorsing to ensure that people experiencing homelessness get to keep their pets with them in pet-friendly shelters
What is shop with your heart?
Our Shop With Your Heart resources will help you to find higher-welfare foods, teach you how to make sense of food label claims and show you just how easy it is to eliminate factory-farmed foods from your diet.
What are 3 key issues with Puppy Mills?
Overbreeding
No vet care
Unsanitary living conditions
Are the ASPCA Mobile Spay/Neuter Services free?
Yes with proof of public assistance! If not, its $125 which is substantially less than regular vet pricing.
How many pets did we reunite with their pet parents after the Maui wild fires?
60
What is the SAFE act?
Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act—federal legislation that would simply add equines to an existing, uncontroversial law banning the slaughter of dogs and cats for meat.
How much does agriculture contribute to to climate change?
Between clearing land to farm and the farming itself, that's 21 percent of global emissions—much more than the carbon spewing out of every car, plane, and train on Earth.
How many puppy mills do we estimate exist right now across the USA?
How many dogs and cats were rescued from Louisiana just last month?
200