1. Toxic Toys—Are Your Pets Safe?
Many common household products—including pet toys—may contain trace amounts of lead and other toxins. ASPCA Poison Control experts set the record straight on what to watch out for when gifting your pet with toys and treats. Read what our experts say about pet toy toxins... 

2. ASPCA Happy Tails: We Are Family!
Devoted canine Niya had no problem moving from NYC to the wilds of Michigan, where she became mother of a human and animal brood.

3. Cruelty to Animals Is Not Free Speech, ASPCA Argues!
Should the sale of dog fighting videos be protected by the First Amendment? The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide as a notorious dog fighting propagandist tries to keep his conviction overturned.

4. ASPCA Forensic Vet Awarded for Work on Vick Investigation
Dr. Melinda Merck, ASPCA Senior Director of Veterinary Forensics, was honored for collecting irrefutable evidence that led to guilty pleas in the Michael Vick case.

Tough Guys With Heart

When a pet's biggest enemies are abusive owners, its best friends are the tattooed, muscle-bound crew of Rescue Ink.

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Cats According To Dave Barry

Cats are less loyal than dogs, but more independent. (This is code. It means: "Cats are smarter than dogs, but they hate people.") Many people love cats. From time to time, newspapers print stories about some elderly widow who died and left her entire estate, valued at $320,00, to her cat, Fluffkins. Cats read these stories, too, and are always plotting to get named as beneficiaries in their owners' wills. Did you ever wonder where your cat goes when it wanders off for several hours? It meets with other cats in estate-planning seminars. I just thought you should know."

*DOG TIP*

If you take your dog hunting consider providing him with a bright florescent vest to help avoid having other hunters mistake him for prey.

*CAT TIP*

Do you suspect that your middle-aged cat is hard of hearing? Are you able to sneak up on her without being heard? Gradual onset of hearing loss is very common and is associated with the aging of your cat. Consult your vet to make sure no other health issues are responsible for your cat's diminished response to the environment.