May 16, 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 Shines the Orange Spotlight on 2008 Community Leader! Pennsylvania resident Ilene Wellner knew what it took to become this year’s ASPCA Community Leader. Her multifaceted grassroots campaign sent such a ripple through her town that she ended up on Philadelphia’s NBC10 News.

ASPCA Weighs in on Doggie Diet Drug Got a plump pooch? The ASPCA encourages pet parents to consider lifestyle changes first.

ASPCA Pet of the Week: Team Player Looking for an easy win? Why not add Gibbons, our confident, independent feline chap, to your lineup?

Ready to take a chance on love? Join us in singing the praises of older kitties with legendary musical artist Michael Feinstein, who’s handpicked 26 of the most adoptable feline friends for your consideration. And on Saturday, May 17—that’s tomorrow—from noon to 4:00 P.M., the ASPCA’s adoption van will be parked outside Feinstein’s at Loews Regency, 540 Park Avenue at 61st Street, so potential pet parents can personally meet the cats. Feinstein will be on hand to greet adopters, too. If you are interested in adding a feline to the family, please read our adoption requirements for everything you’ll need to know. Hope to see you there!

Animal lovers ages 13 and up are invited to attend a live chat with author Cristina Kessler next Tuesday, May 20, from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. EST. The award-winning author will discuss her book, Our Secret, Siri Aang, about a 12-year-old Maasai girl who finds a mother black rhino and her tiny baby hidden in the African bush. Kessler will also be happy to answer young readers’ questions about life in Africa, native wildlife and what it’s like to be a writer. For more information, please visit Henry’s Book Club online.