About Us

ASPCApro.org provides tools and resources for animal welfare professionals and volunteers at public and private agencies and rescue groups, as well as veterinarians, humane law enforcement and emergency responders.

We've gathered information and knowledge from ASPCA experts and colleagues in the field that we share through multiple channels:

• ASPCApro.org website
• ASPCApro enewsletter OR click here
• ASPCApro Blog
• ASPCApro on Facebook
• ASPCApro Webinars

ASPCA

Founded in 1866, the ASPCA was the first humane organization in the Western Hemisphere. Today we work to rescue animals from abuse, pass humane laws and share resources with shelters nationwide. Hands-on animal care and advocacy programs include:

• The ASPCA Adoption Center in New York City found new homes for over 3,350 dogs and cats in 2011.
• The Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital provides training externships to veterinary students and veterinary technicians, hosting the only veterinary internship program that includes rotations through shelter medicine, humane law enforcement and animal behavior.
• ASPCA Government Relations establishes public policy through the legislative process and consumer education campaigns; initiatives include instituting creative spay/neuter programs on a state level and defeating breed-specific legislation.
• The ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center at St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center is the first-ever facility dedicated to providing behavioral rehabilitation to canine victims of cruelty.

ASPCApro

We take a progressive approach to helping the country's at-risk animals, working cooperatively with a wide range of professional audiences. The following ASPCA initiatives and services assist animals and animal welfare professionals:

• The ASPCA Community Outreach department works to provide positive outcomes for animals at risk through initiatives such as ASPCA Partnerships, ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge, Animal Relocation and Shelter Research and Development. The department also administers shelter and equine grants.
• Veterinary Outreach provides support, training, onsite evaluations and consultations to veterinary and animal welfare professionals, focusing on population management, shelter medicine, infectious disease and spay/neuter programs.
• Through ASPCA Corporate Partnerships and Subaru's Share the Love program, grants that promote adoptions have been awarded to agencies in all 50 states.

Employment

The ASPCA encourages candidates who demonstrate outstanding interpersonal communication and the ability to work in a team environment or independently, with a high degree of integrity and accountability. See our available positions, including those appropriate for candidates with sheltering and direct-care skill sets.

Contact Us

If you are a professional working with animals, you'll find contact information here and below to reach the ASPCApro team.

• Interested in grant opportunities or have questions on your grant application? Contact grants@aspca.org.
• Looking for content on a specific topic? Try our search box.
• Click to find out about our upcoming webinars and recorded webinars.
• Member of the media? Contact ASPCA Media and Communications at press@aspca.org, or call (212) 876-7700, ext. 4655.

If you're an individual interested in donating to the ASPCA, reporting animal abuse or adopting a pet, you'll find contact information at ASPCA.org