May 2, 2008
Welcome to our weekly email newsletter, your source for the latest news from our animal welfare community and information on pending humane legislation.

ASPCA Responds to Outcry Over “Starving Dog” Exhibit Late last week the ASPCA joined the international animal welfare community concerning the rising swell of public distress regarding Guillermo Habacuc Vargas, a Costa Rican artist who allegedly chained up a starving stray dog in a gallery as a “work of art.”

Getting Married? Say “I Do” To Helping Animals! Our new personalized wedding pages let you tell your love story, create a photo album and support ASPCA programs.

ASPCA Pet of the Week: Snickers Satisfies You Need a kitty fix? This sweet, smart, curious tabby will leave you wanting more.

May’s the Month for Spoiling Moms!
Check out Mother’s Day gifts in the ASPCA Online Store—wouldn’t the hand that rocked your cradle look great holding an ASPCA tote bag?

Teen’s Wish Granted on ASPCA Day
One self-described “lover of all furry creatures” got her dream-come-true on April 10.

Wanna step out this spring with a furry sidekick? Check out North Shore Animal League’s America’s Pet Adoptathon at the ASPCA this weekend, May 3-4. We’ve got dogs and cats of all sizes, coat colors and characters waiting for you at our 424 East 92nd Street headquarters in New York City. We’ll be open on Saturday from 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., and on Sunday from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Visit our online Adoption Center for all you’ll need to know about finding your perfect pet. P.S. Free gift with adoption.

Lots of shelters and humane societies all around the country offer free or low-cost spay/neuter surgeries (including the ASPCA, of course!). To find one near you, use our handy dandy spay/neuter database. Simply enter your zip code to pull up a listing of organizations in your area that offer this wallet-friendly service. Want to learn more? Read our top 10 reasons to spay or neuter your pet.