68,805 More Lives Saved Thanks to ASPCA Rachael Ray #100KChallenge

October 11, 2014
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We heard some super exciting news from our pals at ASPCA and wanted to share it with all of you!

Just last week, the winning shelter was announced in the ASPCA Rachael Ray 100K Challenge. This is the annual challenge in which animal shelters around the country compete to see who can save the most lives. The grand prize winning shelter receives $100K to help them continue their important work. You can go here to view all the winners and prizes.

This marks the fifth and final year of the competition. Since 2010, hundreds of contestants have dedicated themselves to this three month contest to increase their adoption numbers over the same period the previous year.

This year, the competing shelters saved more than 68,000 lives in just three months. In five years total, challengers saved more than a 282,000+ lives! Pet adoption is an important cause and is especially near and dear to my heart, because our Daisy is a rescue dog we adopted from a local shelter.

lives saved

We hope you’ll join us in continuing to help save lives & support pet adoption:

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Tips for Safe Camping with Pets

August 18, 2014
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camping with pets

There are a couple of weeks left til Labor Day, so be sure to make the most of the rest of summer vacation with some outdoor fun with your pets! Even if you don’t have time for a big trip, you can still find a campground nearby and enjoy a quick camping trip with the family and fur kids.

ASPCA has some really helpful safety tips for camping with pets:

1. Bring a pet first aid kit. It is always better to be prepared and often remote campsites will not have quick access to veterinary care.

2. Be sure to locate the closest animal emergency clinic and add its contact information to your phone.

3. Pet proof! Before you let your pet out on your campsite, thoroughly inspect the area to make sure other campers haven’t left anything behind.

4. Don’t let your pet roam. Because your pet is not familiar with the area, he could get lost, fall into a river, or become stuck. Other well-meaning campers may feed him something toxic or may have rat poison out in their campsite. He also may have a run in with some not-so-well meaning wildlife. (Your pet first aid kit will have everything you’ll need to make a de-skunking bath that really works).

5. Make sure that your pet has proper ID on her collar at all times and a reflective collar if she will be out on the campsite at night.

If you’re taking your pet along for some outdoor adventures, you’ll also want to read the expert tips from the folks at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

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Free ASPCA Mobile App is a Must-Have for Pet Parents!

June 27, 2014
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new ASPCA pet safety app

Summer fun is in full-swing and the last thing anyone wants to think about is pet safety…but it’s more important than ever to be informed and prepared. Nearly one-in-five lost pets goes missing after being scared by fireworks or other loud noises, so this new pet safety app from ASPCA is particularly timely for the July 4th holiday and summer storms that are commonplace this time of year!

The ASPCA app is available for free download on iPhone and Android and is the must-have app for pet parents and animal lovers. Including a new tool to help reunite pet owners that have lost their pet, the app provides step-by-step instructions on what to do if a pet goes missing, tailored to each specific circumstance and a pet’s individual personality. The ASPCA mobile app will also allow pet parents to store vital medical records, and it will provide information on making life-saving decisions during natural disasters.

This Pet Safety App features:

  • A personalized missing pet recovery kit, including step-by-step instructions on how to search for a lost animal in a variety of circumstances. This kit was developed by ASPCA pet care experts and based on the latest field research.
  • The ability to build a lost pet digital flyer that can be shared instantly on social media channels.
  • Access critical advice – even if there’s no data connectivity – on ensuring pet’s safety before, during, and after a major storm or disaster.
  • Store and manage pet’s health records.
  • Timely, relevant updates from the ASPCA about the latest in pet news and animal welfare.
  • Built-in ASPCA Twitter and Instagram feeds.

The app can be downloaded for free on the App Store for iPhone devices and on Google Play for Android devices.

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I Rescued My Pet Contest with ASPCA and Rachael Ray {$400 Prize Pack}

June 6, 2014
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ASPCA Rachael Ray prize pack

Is YOUR pet a resue pet? Daisy is!!! Right now, ASPCA is looking for the very best photos of your rescued pet! One lucky winner will receive a special Rachael Ray prize pack worth $00 containing goodies for both you and your fur kid.

The paw-tastic pack includes a Rachael Ray Cookware set, Nutrish Pet Treat Pack, two insulated tote bags, one year’s digital or print subscription to Every Day with Rachael Ray, and a set of four Rachael Ray Spice Grinders. Click here to enter now.

This pet photo contest is open to US entrants only, and the submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on August 1, 2014. One winner will be chosen by ASPCA staff voting, announced on August 4th and will be featured in one of the ASPCA-owned channels. ASPCA will pick a winner based on how compellingly their entry demonstrates the ASPCA’s mission to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals.

Rachael Ray and her rescue dog

You can go HERE to read the full rules and enter a photo of YOUR rescued pet. Good Luck everybody!!!

This contest is part of the 2014 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge, where 50 shelters from across the country are competing to break their own records of finding loving homes for homeless pets.

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Top Ways To Help Animals + WIN an ASPCA #FightCruelty Prize Pack!

April 17, 2014
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We’ve got a very special giveaway for a GREAT cause and we hope you will all join in AND share this post with your friends, family and followers! This is an opportunity to WIN a cool ASPCA #FightCruelty Prize Pack, but even more importantly, it’s a chance to learn about lots of ways to get involved and help make a difference in the lives of animals.

ASPCA Top Ways to Help Animals

The ASPCA has put together a super helpful list of Top Ways To Help Animals In Your Community:

  • Learn how to report animal cruelty. One of the best things you can do to help animals in your community is to keep a list of people, including a humane law enforcement officer, a teacher or your veterinarian, who can help you report animal cruelty. Every state is different. In some areas, the police department investigates animal cruelty; in others, that job falls to local animal control or another municipal agency. If you aren’t sure where to report cruelty, visit ASPCA’s Report Animal Cruelty section.
  • Start a neighborhood watch program. Get to know the animals in your neighborhood and invite your friends and neighbors to do the same. Together you can keep an eye out for any suspicious behaviors—abuse and neglect of companion animals, the mistreatment of local wildlife, dogs left in hot cars and other signs of abuse.
  • Volunteer at your local shelter or animal rescue organization. Volunteering at your local shelter is a great way to make a difference in the lives of many animals. From walking dogs and organizing fundraising events to fostering abused or frightened animals, shelters across the country are in desperate need of volunteers. Be sure to visit Ten Ways to Help Your Local Shelter for more suggestions.
  • Become an animal activist. Visit the lobby section at ASPCA to find out everything you can do to raise awareness for animal rights.
  • Read the full list to discover even more ways you can get involved and help!

WIN an ASPCA Fight Cruelty Prize Pack!

aspca fight cruelty prize pack

As a way of saying Thanks to our fans and readers for helping to raise awareness, the ASPCA has put together this super cool prize pack. One lucky winner will receive a gift pack with:

  • Anti Dog Fighting T-Shirt
  • No One Wins in a Dog Fight Magnet
  • Orange Fight Cruelty Tote
  • ASPCA Pet Frisbee
  • ASPCA Orange Wrist Band
  • ASPCA Action Magazine: Inside the Dog Fighting Ring

This giveaway is open to US residents ages 18+ and ends 11:59pm ET on Sunday 4/27/14. Enter using the Rafflecopter below and complete as many or as few of the optional entry methods as you wish. The more you enter, the more you help to spread the word AND increase your own odds of winning. Good Luck everybody!

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