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CHECK IT OUT: Justin Theroux and his rescue pit bull Kuma share why they’re part of #TheRescueEffect, our national adoption campaign Kuma and Justin’s bond is proof that The Rescue Effect is real! Learn more at aspca.org/TheRescueEffect

We’re excited to announce Justin Theroux and his adopted pup, Kuma, as ambassadors for the ASPCA’s national adoption campaign – #TheRescueEffect! Justin is well known for advocating for pet adoption alongside his inseparable rescue pit bull, Kuma🧡 aspca.org/therescueeffect

Updating our MySpace status to: feeling nostalgic 📱💿 Kate Steinberg, AKA the queen of Y2K, is joining #TheRescueEffect alongside her rescue pets Mike, Bob and Lincoln! Adopt one, help many. 🐾 Learn more at aspca.org/therescueeffect

We think Zuna is the cutest pumpkin in the patch 🎃🐾 Celebrating #NationalPumpkinDay in style, this 6-year-old city girl is equal parts playful and cuddly. She loves people, enjoys other dogs and is ready to charm her way into a home before Halloween! 🧡 aspca.org/nycdogs

All Hallows' Eve is nearly here! Ghosts and ghouls may give you a fright, but do you know what else goes bump in the night? Our experts at ASPCA Poison Control have tricks and treats to keep your pets safe this spooky season. Presented by @buzzrxcard🐝 https://bit.ly/3EgfRCb

We had a howlin' good time at this year's Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, led by New York Dog Parade and presented by Kismet! Cloud stole the show in his "Adopt Me" badge, kicking off the parade with John Legend. Read more about the event: https://bit.ly/3VQpEgt

Actress to activist, it’s no secret that @elaine4animals.bsky.social has a lot of love for animals! We’re thrilled to team up with the amazing Elaine Hendrix during the final month of #TheRescueEffect and Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. 🧡 Learn more at aspca.org/TheRescueEffect🐾

Commercial breeding facilities, AKA puppy mills, are often closed to the public and the USDA inspects infrequently. While the public can request inspection images, it can take up to TWO YEARS to receive them! Puppy mill dogs are left hidden. Take action: aspca.org/GoldiesAct

Rescued from neglect, Jay was fearful of people and the world around him. After 17 weeks of specialized care, he found the confidence he needed to thrive and eventually his family! Read his story, in celebration of @subaru_usa's National Make A Dog's Day: https://bit.ly/47EMSIX

Thanks to Subaru, adoptable Stella is having a very happy National Make A Dog’s Day! This affectionate pup loves city adventures, giving kisses and spending time with her favorite people. Now she needs a home to call her own. Learn more by visiting aspca.org/nycdogs

Rescue looks good on actress Chrishell Stause and her pup, Peace! 🐶🧡 Just in time for Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and the final stretch of #TheRescueEffect, Chrishell and Peace are helping us spread the word about the lifesaving impact of pet adoption. aspca.org/TheRescueEffect

Life is good for being an ASPCA Relocation Driver! We’ve helped 300K+ animals since 2014 & the number continues to grow. Thank you to @Lifeisgood for partnering with us to help animals! When we work together, we save more lives. That’s #TheRescueEffect 🧡 aspca.org/TheRescueEffect

Congratulations to our 2026 Fund to End Factory Farming grantees! Their projects will add to the abundant evidence that the safest and most resilient food system is one WITHOUT factory farming. Read more about our grantees here: www.aspca.org/news/aspca-a...

You can see the difference a foster home can make. 🧡 A quiet nap, room to play and a chance to decompress can mean so much to a shelter dog. Open your home, help a dog find their adopters and make room for the next dog in need. That’s #TheRescueEffect. aspca.org/TheRescueEffect

Brunson arrived at the ASPCA Animal Recovery Center emaciated and in need of lifesaving treatment, spending five days in intensive care. A few months and one Halloween Parade later, Brunson found exactly the person he'd been looking for. Read more here: https://bit.ly/47k6e65

‼️The ASPCA is currently assisting with a suspected dogfighting case involving 10 dogs, including one puppy, who were removed from a South Carolina property. These dogs will receive medical and behavioral evaluations and much-needed care while this investigation proceeds.

We’re finishing #TheRescueEffect strong with @OliviaAmatoNYC! 💪🧡 The Peloton instructor visited the ASPCA Adoption Center to learn how we’re helping animals find loving homes. Adopt one, help many. Learn more at aspca.org/therescueeffect

Found abandoned in an apartment by the NYPD in unsanitary conditions, without access to food and water, Tito has bounced back after receiving specialized care from the ASPCA and is ready to find his dream home with Susquehanna SPCA. Is he the pup for you? https://bit.ly/4ylrAeo

Join the ASPCA Recovery & Rehabilitation Center on 10/17 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at 1110 Route 55, LaGrangeville, NY, 12540 for the Great Give Back, a NY state initiative focused on making a difference! Come meet adoptable Kazoo, Hamhock and Daiquiri and learn about our work.

Meat recalls and announcements are prompting questions about what we're eating, where it comes from and why. Learn more about the recalls and how ASPCA ShopKind can help you find local farms that raise cattle and other animals more humanely, on pasture: https://bit.ly/4yNSqwM

🎃 We know you can't stop staring at adoptable Grover, Selene and Moopie's costumes. Come and take a photo at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, it'll last longer 😉 Come find the ASPCA and @nycacc.bsky.social this Saturday, 10/17 @ 10 am, on E 6th Street between Avenues B and C!

For Evan, dogs with special needs are hard to overlook. That's what led him to adopt ASPCA dogs Gizmo and Eddie. Their adoptions gave two deserving dogs a fresh start while freeing up shelter space and resources to help even more animals. #TheRescueEffect https://bit.ly/47H6FHE

From shelter dog to ASPCA Dog of the Year 🌟 Canyon's road to the Humane Awards Luncheon included a little luxury at The Plaza Hotel l and a stop at Lacoste on Fifth Avenue. Now a FEMA-certified Human Remains Detection canine, he's proof of the impact of a second chance.

Each year, the ASPCA Humane Awards honor people and animals making a difference for animal welfare. This year’s six honorees include miniature therapy horses, a search-and-rescue dog and community heroes improving lives through compassion, service and care: https://bit.ly/47OWMri

With Hurricane Isaias nearing the Gulf Coast, now is the time to make sure your pets are part of your evacuation plan. Creating a pet emergency kit, identifying pet-friendly lodging and more can make sure your entirely family stays safe. SHARE these tips to help others!

The shortest path to an adoptive home often starts with a temporary one. By fostering Daiquiri, Bronco or Aliyah, you help us learn what makes them special, free up space for animals in need and help them find their future family. That's #TheRescueEffect. aspca.org/TheRescueEffect

It’s time for “Paws for Thought”! 🐾 In honor of #TheRescueEffect and the launch of Nia Sioux’s new podcast, “Grounded,” with Dr. Holly, we’re putting her to the test: dogs or cats? Dancing or acting? 🎙️ Do you agree with her picks!? Learn more at aspca.org/therescueeffect

The USDA has the authority to shut down Marshall Farms and remove all suffering animals, and the ASPCA is calling on them to do so. Without stronger oversight, vulnerable animals will continue to pay the price. Read more from @nytimes www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/n... (2/2)

ICYMI: Marshall Farms has thousands of animals confined in horrific conditions that whistleblowers AND government inspectors have reported. The USDA has documented repeated failures to provide veterinary care and safe housing, but STILL licenses this facility to operate. (1/2)

Egg-citing news on the road to ending male chick culling! Over 1 MILLION chicks have been spared! Find these better-hatched eggs near you on ASPCA ShopKind. aspca.org/ShopKind

There’s a little cat in all of us, but actress Kat Dennings may have more than most. 🐾 Meet adoptable cats from OH & NY looking for loving homes. Adopt one, help many. That’s #TheRescueEffect. 🐱🧡 Learn more @ https://aspca.org/therescueeffect

If you like 🎶getting caught in the rain, are not into yoga and have half a brain🎶, then Colada is the love you've been looking for! Colada is just as sweet as her namesake and is never too busy for a belly rub. Learn more about this NY adoptable here: https://bit.ly/471MiEU

We're diagnosing you with a severe case of no-tippy-tap-itis. The cure? Higgins! Okay, we're not actually doctors, but we do know life is better with this 2-year-old pup. Higgins is a social butterfly looking for an adventure buddy in NYC. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4AMdvZL

#TheRescueEffect is making an impact that sticks for animals nationwide🐾 Nia Sioux helped spread Rescue Effect cheer during her visit to the ASPCA LA Feline Program, and our other programs joined in! Learn how you can join by visiting aspca.org/TheRescueEffect

Blackjack’s agenda: lounge, snack, repeat 🐈 Take him home today: aspca.org/nyccats

Ever since joining #TheRescueEffect and hosting fee-waived events, @nycacc.bsky.social has found homes for‼️100 animals through this year’s events, with increased interest in adoptions! They're now able to support more animals in need. Learn more: aspca.org/TheRescueEffect.

How One Family Doubled The Rescue Effect’s Impact 🧡 Through foster, Buffy and Zoey from Darlington County Humane Society were given the love and stability they needed. This is a reminder that when you adopt one, you help many. That's #TheRescueEffect. https://bit.ly/4xSnCJO

As part of the Subaru Loves Pets initiative, Subaru of America and its retailers will provide $3.2 million in funding to local animal welfare partners, through grants administered by the ASPCA, to help cover costs for preparing animals for adoption, veterinary expenses, and more.

Pick an emoji... see the volunteer you could be! Use your voice and experience to advocate for animal welfare policies that improve animal lives. By helping one, you're helping many more. That's #TheRescueEffect. Which emoji did you pick?! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ADfuj7

Actress & author @niasioux and her adopted dog Sherman are joining #TheRescueEffect! 🧡 Nia recently visited our Community Veterinary Clinic in LA – and met foster kittens along the way. Adopt one, help many. Learn more @ https://aspca.org/therescueeffect

Looking for LOVE this cuffing season?! Rich Cheezecake is ready to win your heart over 🧡 This sweetie will happily greet you at the gate & will always listen to your daily recaps. He has trail experience & would make a great fit for a confident rider. 🐴 https://bit.ly/49cYe8m

Elmer and Harvey earned their “patients of the day” awards the hard way. After both dogs got into a large amount of rodenticide, their owner called ASPCA Poison Control and rushed them for emergency care. Thanks to quick action, both made a full recovery: https://bit.ly/4d5es5e

Ready for a glow-up? Check out Daniela! ✨ Found matted on NYC streets, Daniela got the care she needed and found a loving home. Regular grooming keeps pets healthy, but cost can be a barrier. That's why the ASPCA helps families access grooming support: https://bit.ly/4z2aHWU

As part of National Preparedness Month, The Columbian spoke with ASPCA disaster response expert Susan Anderson about why every evacuation plan should include pets. Read the full article: https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/23/planning-for-emergency-dont-forget-pets/

What do you think Lee’s doing in this pic? a) Making a wish ✨ b) About to sneeze 🤧 c) Thinking about her favorite treat 🍪 Take her home today: aspca.org/nycdogs

Have you been wanting to add a puppy to your family? This video is for you! Adopting from a shelter is the best way to make sure you're not supporting puppy mills. If you decide to work with a breeder, make sure you choose a responsible one. Learn more: https://www.aspca.org/barred-from-love