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ASPCA @aspca.org · 1h

If you are looking for a dog, consider adopting from your local shelter. If you're buying a puppy, work with a breeder who invites you to visit, see where the puppy was raised and meet the mom. Learn more: www.aspca.org/barred-from-...

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 1h

Don't let them fool you. The puppies sold on these sites come from large commercial breeding facilities (aka puppy mills) where hundreds of dogs live in cages, churning out puppies for profit.

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 1h

But just like at a pet store, buyers can't see where the puppy came from, how many dogs lived there or what living conditions were like.

ASPCA @aspca.org · 1h

The puppies' mother was recently put up for sale at a dog auction. These websites are doing what pet stores do: marketing cruel, commercially bred puppies as top-quality dogs from the country's top breeders.

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 1h

The puppies' mother was recently put up for sale at a dog auction. These websites are doing what pet stores do: marketing cruel, commercially bred puppies as top-quality dogs from the country's top breeders.

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 1h

Royal was advertised as coming from a "star breeder" running a "small operation" w/her mother. The truth? Royal is from a large commercial breeding facility w/180+ dogs. The puppies were listed for thousands of dollars.

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 1h

One of the largest puppy-selling websites claims to work only with "responsible, ethical breeders," using phrases like "star breeder" and "small operation" to describe where their pups come from. Here’s the truth❗

ASPCA @aspca.org · 1d

BOO 👻 wore it best? 🔮 To celebrate #AdoptAShelterDogMonth, we dressed our pups up in their Halloween best. Let us know who you think won our costume contest, and learn more about our adoptable pups: https://bit.ly/3WzK8a2

In order of appearance: Kristie, Piper, Coney, Holly

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 1d

What do you think Major is thinking about? 💭
a) Second lunch 🐟
b) World domination 🌎
c) His next nap 💤

Take him home today: aspca.org/nyccats

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 2d

🐶 Governor Gavin Newsom has officially signed 3 puppy mill protection bills into law –shutting down deceptive sales & keeping cruel puppy mill practices out of California. Thank you to Governor Newsom & to the supporters of this bill.🐾 https://bit.ly/4n5LB2V

California, Urge State Lawmakers to Stop the Puppy Mill Pipeline

While retail puppy sales ended in California a few years ago, an investigative report conducted by the Los Angeles Times uncovered a disturbing underground puppy resale market that uses deceptive tact...

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 3d

When Brianne moved to Tennessee in 2023, she fulfilled her lifelong dream of owning horses by adopting not one, not two, but THREE senior horses. Read about her exciting journey & how it inspired her to start volunteering to help other equines find homes: https://bit.ly/46LRDkh

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 4d

#TheRescueEffect is still in full swing, and we have some adorable faces just hoping you'll fall in love with them. Meet tabby cat Finley from our Los Angeles program, and Bridget the fashionable pup and black cat Nocturne from our New York program 😺🐶: https://bit.ly/4oezGAP

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 5d

Only five-star treatment for the ASPCA’s Dogs of the Year, Ralphie and Vivian! 🐾To celebrate, Ralphie was pampered at The Plaza Hotel, strolled down Fifth Avenue, shopped at Coach, and ended the day at the red carpet! ✨

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 5d

How cute is Holly’s head tilt? 🐶
Take her home today: www.aspca.org/adopt-pet/no...

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 6d

Since 2019, the ASPCA Community Veterinary Clinics have collectively served 100K+ cats and dogs, making vet care in these communities more affordable & accessible! Learn more about upcoming events in Queens, supported by The @rachaelray Foundation™, here: https://bit.ly/3IDDjkN

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 6d

It’s rare for a source of farm animal suffering to be entirely preventable and possible to end with a quick fix, but male chick culling is one of them. Food Print recently covered the progress being made and what's needed to end this practice:
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300 million male chicks are killed every year. Can in-ovo sexing change that?

The egg industry routinely culls male chicks, raising serious animal welfare concerns. A new technology aims to change that. Read more.

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 7d

Mister's looking for a snuggle buddy💗
Take him home today: aspca.org/nyccats

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 7d

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 8d

Hurricane Helene devastated the Southeast last year, and we stepped up to help rescue over 100 animals. Today, we're checking in with Yogi and Squirrel, two of the dogs brought to our Cruelty Recovery Center in Ohio after the storm. Read more about them: https://bit.ly/4pWtcIv

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 9d

How intense is Chicago's eye contact in this photo?
a) Just a shy peek 🫣
b) Looking right at me! 👀
c) Staring straight into my soul 👁️

Take him home today: aspca.org/nyccats

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 9d

Kimberly H. felt an instant connection when she met Rhea at the Humane Society of Chittenden County in Vermont. Her adoption is a shining example of #TheRescueEffect. When you help one, you help many! Find a participating shelter: aspca.org/therescueeffect 🧡

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 12d

We know there's a LOT going on right now... even our adoptables are excited for the new season, album releases and more! These cuties would be psyched to join you on all your fall adventures 🐾🍂 Visit aspca.org/adopt to add a new member to your boo 👻crew!

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 13d

As part of the #SubaruLovesPets initiative, Subaru of America and its retailers will provide more than $3.1 million in direct funding to local animal welfare partners through grants administered by the ASPCA. Learn more about our partnership here: https://bit.ly/4pMhoZ7

Subaru Loves Pets

The ASPCA is proud to be the national partner for the Subaru Loves Pets program.

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 13d

Would you join Suzie Q on a walk? 🐾🌞
Take her home today: aspca.org/nycdogs

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ASPCA @aspca.org · 13d

Government Shutdowns Are BAD for Animals. Here's a breakdown of the impact on animals: https://bit.ly/4nry1b3

What the Government Shutdown Means for Animals

A temporary shutdown of the federal government began on October 1. When the federal government shuts down, many government programs grind to a halt. Read a few examples of how animals are likely to be...

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