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  9.    <title> Big News for Animals: Farm Bill Framework Finally Unveiled </title>
  10.    <link>https://www.aspca.org/news/big-news-animals-farm-bill-framework-finally-unveiled</link>
  11.    <description>&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot;&gt;&lt;img data-echo=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium_image_300x200/public/field/image/blog/farmbillthumb5.jpg?itok=FxxMKgAm&quot; data-icon=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/all/modules/contrib/lazyloader/image_placeholder.gif&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;200&quot; alt=&quot;Calf and mother&quot; /&gt;&lt;noscript&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium_image_300x200/public/field/image/blog/farmbillthumb5.jpg?itok=FxxMKgAm&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;200&quot; alt=&quot;Calf and mother&quot; /&gt;&lt;/noscript&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;Calf and mother&quot; data-delta=&quot;1&quot; data-fid=&quot;209157&quot; data-media-element=&quot;1&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/farmbillbanner.jpg&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On May 1, 2024, the House and Senate Agriculture Committees unveiled their individual Farm Bill frameworks, or outlines that preview their priorities for the final Farm Bill text. The outlines from both committees suggest major changes could be coming that will impact farm animals and companion animals, with opportunity still to advocate for positive change for horses. Here’s what we found!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/news/farm-bill-2023-here-our-chance-make-real-meaningful-change&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Wondering how the Farm Bill becomes law? Check out our &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;u&gt;blog post&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; explaining the process behind this enormous piece of federal legislation.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Impacts on Farm Animals&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;The policies in the Farm Bill play a huge role in determining what our food and farm systems look like, which impacts the welfare of the more than 10 billion animals raised for food each year in the U.S. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aspca.org/2024farmbill&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Through the Farm Bill, Congress has the opportunity&lt;/a&gt; to move away from cruel and destructive &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/protecting-farm-animals/problem-factory-farming&quot;&gt;factory farming&lt;/a&gt; and accelerate the transition to more humane and sustainable farming models. This can be done by investing in farmers already providing higher-welfare conditions for farm animals and providing more pathways for other farmers to transition to these higher-welfare systems.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Senate framework offers hope for a brighter future for farm animals and higher-welfare farmers. It included:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;ready-accordion&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;ready-accordion-header&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Brand new, groundbreaking funding to help transition factory farms to more humane and climate-friendly farming practices&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;p&gt;Many farmers across the country are trapped in the factory farm model that has saddled them with debt. This funding would help farmers transition to more humane systems raising animals outdoors on pasture or out of animal production entirely and into specialty crops like fruits and vegetables. This win is a direct result of the groundwork laid by the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/about-us/press-releases/sen-booker-rep-khanna-introduce-federal-bill-ban-factory-farming&quot;&gt;Farm System Reform Act&lt;/a&gt;, which called for $10 billion to fund Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations’ (CAFOs) transitions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;ready-accordion&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;ready-accordion-header&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Annual, public reporting requirements on farm animal depopulation&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;p&gt;This year alone, millions of animals have been depopulated — killed en masse on large-scale farms — because of the ongoing avian influenza outbreak. Depopulation happens in response to an emergency, and animals often suffer slow and agonizing deaths. The new provision would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture to compile information annually on any depopulation events that the agency supported or was involved in, including the number of events, geographic region, animal type, depopulation method used, cost of depopulation, and the stated reason for depopulation. While we are still calling for a ban on the cruelest depopulation methods, this new requirement, which originated in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://secure.aspca.org/action/agriculture-accountability?ms=wb_blo_big-news-animals-agriculture-accountability-20240503&amp;amp;initialms=wb_blo_big-news-animals-agriculture-accountability-20240503&quot;&gt;Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act&lt;/a&gt;, would increase transparency and oversight and enable future reforms to industrial agriculture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;ready-accordion&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;ready-accordion-header&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conservation spending for small, higher-welfare farms instead of funding factory farms&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;p&gt;Currently, a significant amount of funding from the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is funneled to large CAFOs to prop up factory farming and fund projects like manure lagoons and animal mortality sheds. Redirecting this critical conservation funding so that 10% of EQIP funds go to small farms would enable higher-welfare farms to implement truly meaningful conservation projects instead of paying for harmful infrastructure that supports cruel factory farming.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;ready-accordion&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;ready-accordion-header&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Increased funding for critical infrastructure to support more humane farming&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;p&gt;Access to more humane slaughter and meat processing is a major barrier for higher-welfare farmers and ranchers, limiting their ability to compete with the cruelest factory farmed products that dominate the market. The increased funding proposed will help smaller slaughterhouses make improvements to their facilities and support more farmers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;It&#039;s Not All Good News!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Despite these victories in the Senate framework, there were also some &lt;strong&gt;troubling policies&lt;/strong&gt; in the House’s version that would roll back decades of progress including restricting states’ ability to regulate agriculture.&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;The House framework includes language closely mirroring the &lt;a href=&quot;https://secure.aspca.org/action/usa-eats-act?ms=wb_blo_big-news-animals-usa-eats-act-20240503&amp;amp;initialms=wb_blo_big-news-animals-usa-eats-act-20240503&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;dangerous EATS Act&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, which is&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;a blatant attempt to overturn important farm animal protection laws that ban extreme confinement of egg-laying hens, mother pigs and calves. This policy would prohibit states from regulating agricultural products, creating a race to the bottom that hurts animals, farmers and consumers and threatens to overturn the will of voters across the country.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Impacts on Companion Animals&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Farm Bill frameworks offered companion animals increased protection and the opportunity to stay with their families. They included:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;ready-accordion&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;ready-accordion-header&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Increased protections for dogs, including those in puppy mills&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;p&gt;The House framework calls for enhanced protections for dogs covered under the Animal Welfare Act. Robust enforcement of federally licensed, commercial dog breeding facilities is essential to protecting hundreds of thousands of dogs across the country from needless suffering. We urge Congress to include the full text of &lt;a href=&quot;https://secure.aspca.org/action/usa-goldies-act?ms=wb_blo_big-news-animals-usa-goldies-act-20240503&amp;amp;initialms=wb_blo_big-news-animals-usa-goldies-act-20240503&quot;&gt;Goldie’s Act&lt;/a&gt; in the final Farm Bill to reaffirm the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s enforcement responsibilities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;ready-accordion&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;ready-accordion-header&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Funding to keep people and pets together&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Senate framework calls for funding through Fiscal Year 2029 for the Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter and Housing Assistance Grant Program, which allows those fleeing domestic abuse to stay with their beloved pets. We encourage Congress to also provide funding for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://secure.aspca.org/action/pupp-act?ms=wb_blo_big-news-animals-pupp-act-20240503&amp;amp;initialms=wb_blo_big-news-animals-pupp-act-20240503&quot;&gt;Providing for Unhoused People with Pets (PUPP) Act&lt;/a&gt;, which would similarly enable those facing homelessness to stay with their pets while seeking shelter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Impacts on Horses&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;In addition to farm and companion animals, the Farm Bill can improve policies affecting the treatment of equines (horses, donkeys and mules) throughout the country. However, the current Farm Bill framework does not address a critical issue that puts all horses in America at risk: equine slaughter. We are calling on Congress to amend the Farm Bill to include the &lt;a href=&quot;https://secure.aspca.org/action/safe-act?ms=wb_blo_big-news-animals-safe-act-20240503&amp;amp;initialms=wb_blo_big-news-animals-safe-act-20240503&quot;&gt;Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act&lt;/a&gt; to end the slaughter of American horses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Despite congressional efforts that have effectively blocked the operation of horse slaughterhouses in the U.S. since 2007, they’re still operating outside of the U.S. Tens of thousands of American horses continue to be transported to Canadian and Mexican slaughterhouses that supply other countries with horsemeat. The SAFE Act would expand the Dog and Cat Meat Prohibition Act, which passed as part of the 2018 Farm Bill, to include equines. This would prohibit the commercial slaughter of horses in the U.S. and end their export for that purpose abroad, finally putting an end to this cruel and unnecessary practice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You Can Do&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Both the House and the Senate have yet to release the official draft text for the Farm Bill, so there’s still time to urge them to do better for animals. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/get-involved/advocacy-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Visit the ASPCA Advocacy Center to see a current list of alerts you can take action on today!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix&quot;&gt;
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  23.     <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 19:39:06 +0000</pubDate>
  24. <dc:creator>jj.hartmann@aspca.org</dc:creator>
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  29.    <title>Finding Homes for Horses at Equine Affaire</title>
  30.    <link>https://www.aspca.org/news/finding-homes-horses-equine-affaire</link>
  31.    <description>&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot;&gt;&lt;img data-echo=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium_image_300x200/public/field/image/blog/eaffairethumb.jpg?itok=s1pgnSSk&quot; data-icon=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/all/modules/contrib/lazyloader/image_placeholder.gif&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;200&quot; alt=&quot;Woman with horse&quot; /&gt;&lt;noscript&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium_image_300x200/public/field/image/blog/eaffairethumb.jpg?itok=s1pgnSSk&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;200&quot; alt=&quot;Woman with horse&quot; /&gt;&lt;/noscript&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;Woman with horse&quot; data-delta=&quot;1&quot; data-fid=&quot;209148&quot; data-media-element=&quot;1&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/eaffairebanner.jpg&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em style=&quot;font-size:.9em;&quot;&gt;Equine Affaire owners, Coagi and Chad, adopted Cookie and Abrilla.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As the doors opened to Equine Affaire on April 11, 2024, thousands of horse-lovers streamed through the gates toward their favorite activity. Many attendees went straight for the shopping, while some claimed front-row seats at one of the many demonstrations. Others hurried towards the Gilligan Complex to meet the 32 fabulous, adoptable horses waiting for homes at the Adoption Affaire.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From April 11-14, the ASPCA Right Horse program hosted eight &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspcarighthorse.org/adoptionpartners/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Adoption Partner organizations&lt;/a&gt; in Columbus, Ohio, for the largest equine-adoption event in the country. We sponsored stalls and promoted the event within Equine Affaire, with the goal of finding loving homes for the available horses and showcasing equine adoption.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As the dust settled after a busy weekend, 28 of the 32 attending horses had found wonderful homes and the remainder left with pending adoption interest. On Sunday, the aisle was filled with orange “adopted” signs on the stalls and the barn was busy as horses stepped into trailers to head to their new homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A Three-Peat&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;Group of people with horse&quot; data-delta=&quot;2&quot; data-fid=&quot;209149&quot; data-media-element=&quot;1&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/eabody1.jpg&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em style=&quot;font-size:.9em;&quot;&gt;Brianne, Hunter and Toledo joined the ASPCA Right Horse and Happy Trail teams for a celebratory photo.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Brianne adopted her first horse, Tootsie, at Equine Affaire in 2023. Soon after, her husband, Hunter, decided he also wanted a horse of his own and the couple welcomed a second adopted horse from the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/aspca-equine-transition-and-adoption-center/equine-transition-and-adoption-center-pilot&quot;&gt;ASPCA&lt;/a&gt; into their family.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This year, Brianne and Hunter returned to Equine Affaire as volunteers. As they helped visitors find their #RightHorse, they both kept feeling drawn to a sweet, older mare named Toledo. Toledo, available for adoption from &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.myrighthorse.org/organizations/happy-trails-farm-animal-sanctuary-ravenna-oh&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary&lt;/a&gt;, had a unique personality that charmed the couple — she was mature, with a workmanlike personality. She didn’t like being fussed over but loved the job of showing young riders the ropes of horse ownership.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By the end of the second day, all the horses around Toledo had been adopted but Toledo hadn’t yet found her home. Brianne had started wondering if Toledo would be a good fit for her growing family; she is preparing to welcome their first child and already thinking of nurturing a love for horses. She started talking to Hunter about the possibility and the details of transporting Toledo to their home in Tennessee.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;Woman kissing horse&quot; data-delta=&quot;3&quot; data-fid=&quot;209150&quot; data-media-element=&quot;1&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/eabody2.jpg&quot; style=&quot;max-width: 393px;&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em style=&quot;font-size:.9em;&quot;&gt;Toledo now lives in Tennessee with Brianne&#039;s two other adopted horses.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Before they could figure out the details, Brianne was filled with mixed emotions to learn Toledo had been adopted. As Toledo walked out of the stall for a celebratory photo with her new family, Brianne prepared to congratulate the lucky adopters, happy for this special horse to have found a home with others — but burst into happy tears when she learned that Hunter had secretly completed the adoption and staged a surprise for his wife. Happy smiles were shared by the family and onlookers, and Toledo seemed to understand that she had an important job ahead with the upcoming arrival of her new rider.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Perfect Pony&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;Girl with pony&quot; data-delta=&quot;4&quot; data-fid=&quot;209151&quot; data-media-element=&quot;1&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/eabody3.jpg&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em style=&quot;font-size:.9em;&quot;&gt;Noelle instantly connected with her young new adopter, Harper.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Similar to Toledo, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.myrighthorse.org/search?organization_id=145&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;West Virginia Horse Network’s&lt;/a&gt; 30-year-old adoptable pony, Noelle, had a strong preference about what type of home she wanted: She was standoffish to adults, but adored children. She’d even shown the ropes of in-hand obstacle work to several youth rescue volunteers at a recent horse show.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Harper and her family had been looking for a pony for several months before coming to Equine Affaire. They’d met several ponies, but Harper had been clear after each test ride that they weren’t the right ponies for her. One was too fast, another too tall. But after meeting Noelle, Harper felt an instant connection with Noelle’s kind personality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Once the adoption was complete, it was evident to all that Noelle had picked her new family and their affection for each other was both instant and mutual. Noelle couldn’t take her eyes off her young adopter and stayed right by her new friend’s side.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;Ribbon for adopted horses&quot; data-delta=&quot;5&quot; data-fid=&quot;209152&quot; data-media-element=&quot;1&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/eabody6.jpg&quot; style=&quot;max-width: 414px;&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em style=&quot;font-size:.9em;&quot;&gt;When each horse found a home, the adopter received a special sign and ribbon.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“This is my dream-come-true day,” shared Harper. She plans to do in-hand obstacle courses with Noelle and was especially excited about taking Noelle over some poles on the ground, sharing, “I am looking forward to jumping with her and leading her around.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connecting Good People to Good Horses&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;Saddle with Adopt Me sign&quot; data-delta=&quot;6&quot; data-fid=&quot;209153&quot; data-media-element=&quot;1&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/eabody5.jpg&quot; style=&quot;max-width: 414px;&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em style=&quot;font-size:.9em;&quot;&gt;Adoptable horses wore branded saddle pads and blankets around the event to engage passersby and bring awareness to adoption.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Adoption Affaire at Equine Affaire powerfully connects available horses with potential homes. Beyond that, it brings needed visibility and awareness to equine adoption. Many attendees had never considered adopting a horse before and were surprised and delighted to meet the wonderful horses looking for homes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Adoption of horses is not yet as popular as it is for dogs and cats, and events like the Adoption Affaire play an important role in opening minds and homes for adoptable horses. Twenty-eight horses were adopted in Columbus, but countless more will benefit from the exposure and excitement generated by the event.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Inspired to adopt? Plan your trip to &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://equineaffaire.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Equine Affaire&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;em&gt;in Springfield, Massachusetts, in November 2024, or visit &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.myrighthorse.org/search&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;myrighthorse.org&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; to browse hundreds of adoptable horses today.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix&quot;&gt;
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  38.     <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 16:17:51 +0000</pubDate>
  39. <dc:creator>jj.hartmann@aspca.org</dc:creator>
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  44.    <title>USDA Makes It Too Easy to Get a License Under the Animal Welfare Act</title>
  45.    <link>https://www.aspca.org/news/usda-makes-it-too-easy-get-license-under-animal-welfare-act</link>
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To get a license, facilities need to pass an inspection showing they are providing the care required by the law. In theory, this prevents those not qualified from getting a federal license, but even if facilities fail their licensing inspection, they can try again and again. The result: anyone who wants a license gets one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our analysis of these licensing inspections shows that failing an inspection means so little to the USDA that when a facility fails, the USDA will tell them what to fix, and they will conduct a second inspection that same day. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here are just a few extremely concerning examples:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;When a licensed commercial dog breeder in Missouri was inspected for licensing in September 2021, USDA inspectors found a dog with an irritated eye and a lesion on his eyelid who had not been seen by a veterinarian at all. In addition, the kennel’s waste drainage pipe was broken and leaking feces, food, and other waste on the ground directly next to the building. Inspectors conducted the second inspection later that same day, finding that the licensee had somehow corrected all the problems and allowed them to pass.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A commercial dog-breeding facility in Iowa was inspected for licensing in January 2022. USDA inspectors found at least 15 housing enclosures in dangerous disrepair, with sharp metal pieces sticking out that could injure the dogs and puppies inside. Another 15 enclosures had filthy, worn-down feeders and food bowls containing buildup of caked-on food and feces. Despite this, the facility was inspected again later that same day and passed.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;When a commercial dog breeder in Ohio was inspected for licensing in June 2023, USDA inspectors noted that he was missing medical records from the last physical checkup of all his dogs (which is required under the Animal Welfare Act). Later that same day, inspectors determined the breeder met all the requirements of the law — even though he must have still been missing complete records — and he passed licensing.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;During a licensing inspection for a zoo in Alabama in October 2023, USDA inspectors found that a parakeet had been killed by a hawk who attacked from outside the aviary. Inspectors also found that some animals had been fed expired food, and two outdoor enclosures did not have enough shelter for the birds who lived there. Yet the zoo was given a second inspection later that same day and somehow passed.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;In January 2024, when a South Carolina zoo was inspected for licensing, USDA inspectors learned that one flamingo and two red junglefowl had been killed by a hawk who entered their enclosures. Despite this clear violation of the Animal Welfare Act, this facility, too, somehow passed licensing later that same day.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;The issues documented at these licensing inspections are clearly serious and cannot be corrected within just a few hours. Allowing facilities to pass on the same day violations are recorded is clearly wrong, and USDA’s lax licensing policy puts dogs and other animals in danger by allowing facilities with poor welfare to get, and keep, their licenses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Federal legislation is needed to change the USDA’s failed policies and to protect animals in licensed facilities. &lt;a href=&quot;https://secure.aspca.org/action/usa-goldies-act?ms=wb_blo_usda-makes-it-usa-goldies-act-20240503&amp;amp;initialms=wb_blo_usda-makes-it-usa-goldies-act-20240503&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please use our online form to urge your member of Congress to support Goldie’s Act, a bill that would require the USDA to conduct more frequent and meaningful inspections and enforce the Animal Welfare Act.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix&quot;&gt;
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  54.     <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 13:42:47 +0000</pubDate>
  55. <dc:creator>jj.hartmann@aspca.org</dc:creator>
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  60.    <title>How to Curate Your Garden to Support Local Wildlife While Keeping Your Pets Safe</title>
  61.    <link>https://www.aspca.org/news/how-curate-your-garden-support-local-wildlife-while-keeping-your-pets-safe</link>
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  69. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;You don’t need to live in a forest or next to the ocean to enjoy a landscape jam-packed with critters of all kinds. Species of insects, birds and mammals will come to wherever you are if you support the ecosystem surrounding you. Yes, even urban areas! Plants, specifically native plants, are one of the foundational pillars for having a healthy ecosystem. If you grow the plants, the wildlife will come to you!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now that summer is just around the corner, there’s never been a better time to stretch your green thumb! But before you dive in, it’s important to note that some gardening supplies and plants can pose a major threat to our four-legged friends. That’s why our experts at the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control&quot;&gt;ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC)&lt;/a&gt; have some tips to not only keep your pets safe, but to keep your backyard ecosystem thriving, too!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;margin-top:40px;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;How do I know which plants are native to my area?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;See the below list for suggestions on beautiful native plants that are pet-safe and found in many areas of the United States. Or, consider checking out the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.nwf.org/NativePlantFinder/Plants&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;National Wildlife Federation&lt;/a&gt; or the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.audubon.org/native-plants&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;National Audubon Society&lt;/a&gt; for a more comprehensive list based on your specific location. You can also check out your local plant nurseries as they may have a native plants section. You’ll want to look for the species and variety of the selected plant that is native to your area in order to attract the most wildlife.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use these plants to provide attractive food and a habitat for beneficial insects including bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and even songbirds who will eat off the seedheads in winter. In addition, many of these plants provide excellent habitat for insects, spiders, frogs and small mammals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;margin-top:40px;&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Plants that are non-toxic to dogs and cats: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Aster (&lt;em&gt;Aster &lt;/em&gt;spp.)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Grasses (varies)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Joe-Pye (&lt;em&gt;Eutrochium &lt;/em&gt;spp.)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sunflower (&lt;em&gt;Helianthus &lt;/em&gt;spp.)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sage (&lt;em&gt;Salvia &lt;/em&gt;spp.)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;margin-top:40px;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;What else should I consider when selecting pet-safe plants for my garden?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use a variety of plants&lt;/strong&gt;, like those varying in height, to create as many microhabitats as possible.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Avoid toxic plants such as &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/news/dangers-sago-palm&quot;&gt;sago palms&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;, &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/azalea&quot;&gt;azaleas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;, &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/rhododendron&quot;&gt;rhododendrons&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;, &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/oleander&quot;&gt;oleanders&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;, &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/foxglove&quot;&gt;foxglove&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; or &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/news/which-lilies-are-toxic-pets&quot;&gt;lilies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt; Though these plants may be appealing to the eye, they can be toxic if ingested by pets. Sago palms can cause significant gastrointestinal distress and liver failure, while azaleas and rhododendrons can cause neurologic signs, and changes to heart rate and rhythm. Oleander and foxglove can also cause significant changes to heart rhythm, and lilies can cause kidney failure in cats.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Be wary if planting bulbs, such as &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/daffodil&quot;&gt;daffodil&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;, &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/tulip&quot;&gt;tulip&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;, &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/hyacinth&quot;&gt;hyacinth&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; or &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/autumn-crocus&quot;&gt;crocus&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt; If your pet ingests the bulbs of these plants, they can cause significant stomach upset, and possibly even an obstruction. Daffodil bulbs can also cause low blood pressure and unsteadiness while walking. While spring crocus may cause mild nausea and vomiting, ingestion of &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/autumn-crocus&quot;&gt;autumn crocus&lt;/a&gt; can be very dangerous for your pet with possible effects ranging from severe gastrointestinal distress to changes to heart rate and rhythm, bone marrow suppression and multi-organ failure.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Consider all four seasons.&lt;/strong&gt; Many plants such as grasses provide important shelter and nutrition to wildlife during winter.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pay attention when using &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/news/can-you-dig-it-compost-and-fertilizer-pet-safety-tips&quot;&gt;fertilizer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt; Many fertilizers contain ingredients that are appealing to our pets. If large amounts of fertilizer are ingested, pets can show signs of stomach upset or neurologic signs like weakness and tremors.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/news/can-you-dig-it-compost-and-fertilizer-pet-safety-tips&quot;&gt;Compost&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; piles are great for your garden, but not for your pets!&lt;/strong&gt; Several food items that are found in compost piles may be toxic including grapes, coffee grounds, garlic and onions. Some food material can also grow mold, and ingestion of moldy products can lead to signs of stomach upset and neurologic signs like tremors and seizures.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pick an alternative to cocoa mulch.&lt;/strong&gt; Like the name implies, cocoa mulch smells and tastes like chocolate, making it appealing to pets. If enough cocoa mulch is ingested, pets can develop signs ranging from stomach upset to changes to heart rate and rhythm, hyperactivity and seizures.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use discretion when picking birdseed.&lt;/strong&gt; Many of these products may contain raisins, which can cause kidney damage in dogs. Birdseed can also mold easily, and cause significant stomach upset if ingested.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Be patient.&lt;/strong&gt; Some plants may take several years to mature and thrive in their ecosystem.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you do choose to use pest control substances, use caution.&lt;/strong&gt; While everyone wants their garden to flourish, some of the products used to keep pests away can be harmful to your pets. If ingested, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/news/pet-safety-alert-beware-rodenticide&quot;&gt;rodenticides&lt;/a&gt; can be life-threatening if not treated appropriately. Symptoms can include neurologic signs to kidney damage or internal bleeding. While most appropriately applied and dried herbicides and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/news/how-safely-treat-your-house-insecticides&quot;&gt;insecticides&lt;/a&gt; will only cause mild vomiting, exposure to concentrated or undiluted products could cause more significant effects, such as seizures, low blood pressure or breathing problems. Other baits, like for slugs or snails can also cause severe signs like tremors, seizures and even death.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;margin: 40px 0px 40px 0px&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/apcc_gardening_dangers_infogrfx_2023_1040x1040.png&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-206156&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-png&quot;&gt;
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  76. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your garden and ecosystem can still flourish while keeping your pets safe if you follow these important recommendations. Always supervise your pets in areas where there may be toxic plants or plant products. And before you pick out this summer’s plants, be sure to check out our &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants&quot;&gt;full list of toxic and non-toxic plants&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Happy growing!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;margin-top:40px&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;If you believe your pet has ingested anything toxic, please contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix&quot;&gt;
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  83.     <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 16:17:28 +0000</pubDate>
  84. <dc:creator>ariana.tsaoussis@aspca.org</dc:creator>
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  89.    <title>Thinking About Bringing Home a Horse? Start Here!</title>
  90.    <link>https://www.aspca.org/news/thinking-about-bringing-home-horse-start-here</link>
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  98. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s Adopt a Horse Month and there’s no better time to consider &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.myrighthorse.org/search&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;adopting your right horse&lt;/a&gt;. Adoption comes with a variety of amazing benefits and is an ethical and smart way to acquire a new four-legged friend.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myrighthorse.org&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;My Right Horse&lt;/a&gt; lists hundreds of equines available from our reputable Adoption Partners around the country. With so many incredible horses to choose from, here are a few questions you can ask yourself to streamline your search.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What do you dream of doing with your new horse?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:24px&quot;&gt;As you start your search, a great first question to ask yourself is what you want to do with your new equine. You may think you already know, but verbalizing or writing down your answer can help narrow (or open up) your search. For example, you may like riding but be most excited about spending time grooming your new horse. That might prompt you to ask a question you wouldn’t have considered previously: “Does this horse enjoy being brushed?”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where will your horse live?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:24px&quot;&gt;You might not have the answer yet, but this is a good thing to start thinking about. If you don’t have room to keep an equine on your own property, that’s okay! There are &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/news/sheds-barns-pastures-and-more-how-prepare-bring-your-horse-home&quot;&gt;thousands of boarding facilities&lt;/a&gt; around the country that rent stalls or pasture. Your specific horse’s needs will influence this decision, but knowing what’s available in your area and within your budget and preferences is a good start.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What level of experience do you have with horses?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:24px&quot;&gt;Equine adoption is for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned professional or are just starting your horse journey. But understanding and being honest about your experience and skill, both in handling horses on the ground or under saddle (if you choose to ride), is important to keep you safe and get the most out of your time with horses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Will you be working with a professional trainer or instructor?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:24px&quot;&gt;Having a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/news/saddling-and-finding-horse-trainer&quot;&gt;riding instructor or trainer&lt;/a&gt; in your corner is always a great idea. They can help you build your skillset over time and problem-solve any challenges you encounter with your new horse. An instructor can help you meet your handling or riding goals and help train your new equine for your chosen activity. Look for professional credentials such as the Certified Horsemanship Association, check references, and visit an instructor or trainer to meet and observe them to ensure safety and a good fit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What are your “must-haves” and what can you be flexible on? &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:24px&quot;&gt;The questions above should have helped you narrow down what kind of horse you’re looking for. As you start browsing adoptable horses on &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myrighthorse.org&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;My Right Horse&lt;/a&gt;, knowing what you really want versus which traits you can be flexible on will help your horse search. Maybe you love a certain breed or want to find a horse who is a certain age, but temperament and training are more important to you. Knowing where you’re flexible can keep your search open and ensure you find the right horse to fit your needs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What type of care are you willing to provide?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left:24px&quot;&gt;Horses are individuals with different needs and levels of management. Some adopters dream of a horse with a long, flowing mane, tail and feathers on their legs, while others don’t find the prospect of hours of meticulous grooming enjoyable. An older horse may require certain medication, but offer back years of wisdom, maturity and experience. A younger horse has many years of life ahead of them, but likely requires investment in their training. Some equines like to spend the night in a stall that must be cleaned daily, while others do better out in a pasture 24/7 (and may prefer to be covered in mud!). Consider your own lifestyle, skill, and how much time each day, week or month you’re able to dedicate to your horse so you can bring those thoughts to your adoption conversations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;Now that you’ve answered these questions, you’re more than ready to hit the ground running and find your right horse! Visit &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.myrighthorse.org/search&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;myrighthorse.org&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; to browse hundreds of adoptable horses today.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix&quot;&gt;
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  106.     <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 13:14:37 +0000</pubDate>
  107. <dc:creator>jj.hartmann@aspca.org</dc:creator>
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  112.    <title>From Kicks to Tricks—Griffin Finds Happiness at Liberty</title>
  113.    <link>https://www.aspca.org/news/kicks-tricks-griffin-finds-happiness-liberty</link>
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  120. &lt;div class=&quot;embed-container&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/7I3H2pii1yM&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alaina A. and her adopted Mustang, Griffin, competed in the 2023 &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.libertyhorseassociation.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;International Liberty Horse Association’s&lt;/a&gt; Liberty Festival. It was the pair’s third year competing together, and Griffin earned third place at the prestigious competition. As always, Griffin celebrated by nibbling on his ribbons—winning tastes good!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/news/staying-grounded-unmounted-ways-enjoy-horses&quot;&gt;Liberty&lt;/a&gt; is a training discipline where horses and trainers work in tandem; at advanced levels, this happens without a halter or bridle. Horses are loose and have the freedom to move and respond at will, and trainers build connections with them through their body language, hand motions and other movements. Inside the ring, Griffin is a poised and graceful performer, but outside the ring, he has a vibrant, quirky personality that wins everyone’s hearts. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“I love his personality,” Alaina said. “He likes to lick you! He likes to be scratched and he’d rather stay with a person than hang out with horses. He just loves love, scratches and food.” &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209115&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-png&quot;&gt;
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  127. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Three years prior, Alaina set out in search of a Mustang. She grew up with one and was excited to welcome another Mustang who could become her liberty partner. She adopted Griffin from Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue, an &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspcarighthorse.org/partners/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;ASPCA Right Horse Partner&lt;/a&gt; located in West Virginia. It was their Facebook post that first caught her eye. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“I fell in love with him from a picture,” she said. Upon meeting Griffin, Alaina discovered that he embodied everything she had been looking for. “I wanted a buckskin, and he was. He&#039;s a sooty buckskin. We went out and rode him, and there was just something about him—this horse is meant to be mine.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She was also excited that he would need a lot of training, because she had never owned a horse that she’d trained nearly from scratch. Once a wild horse, Griffin had a lot to learn and adapt to in his new home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Griffin’s Road to Adoption&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Until he was four years old, Griffin was a feral horse with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro/herd-management/herd-management-areas/nevada/owyhee&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Little Owyhee herd&lt;/a&gt; in Nevada. To manage wild herd populations, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management occasionally captures and removes horses from their herds as part of the larger &lt;a href=&quot;/improving-laws-animals/public-policy/aspcas-commitment-wild-horses&quot;&gt;Wild Horse and Burro Program&lt;/a&gt;. Griffin is one of these horses. He was brought to Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue in 2018, but he was nervous, didn’t like to be ridden, and his first instinct was to kick. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Heart of Phoenix entered him into their &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.appalachiantrainerfaceoff.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Appalachian Trainer Face Off&lt;/a&gt; event, which brings together horse trainers from around the country for a competition that showcases adoptable horses and skilled trainers. The training and care he received from that competition transformed him into a safe, adoptable horse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209117&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-png&quot;&gt;
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  134. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;From Kicks to Tricks&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;At the time of adoption, Griffin still needed training, but Alaina read that Mustangs from the Little Owyhee herd are known to be trainable, sensitive, good horses, so she decided to find out for herself! Alaina completed Griffin’s adoption on October 7, 2020.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With Alaina, Griffin’s big personality has shined. “He&#039;s hilarious, he’s also calm—perfect. He tries so hard to learn. He’s a very sensitive horse, which has made the liberty journey very challenging, but very rewarding. No matter what he does, he tries.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She looks forward to working with him every day, and their work has paid off. While Griffin isn’t a huge fan of being ridden, he seems to love trick training. He knows how to lie down and sit on command, how to maneuver cones at different speeds, and how to entertain the judges. Instead of riding and exploring, Alaina has enjoyed immersing herself in liberty. “It’s just the both of us—it fits that what he likes, I prefer as well.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209116&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-png&quot;&gt;
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  141. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;They’ve continued to master liberty together and have fun trying new things—like obstacles! They’re taking a Mustang obstacle class this year where he’ll graduate from practicing on a lead line to performing these skills at liberty in the arena. Alaina also hopes to teach him freestyle, with a routine matched to music and costumes! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For those looking to adopt a horse, Alaina has some advice. “Go meet them, ride them. Don’t judge [a horse] on day one. Get to know the horse, because [Griffin] was not the horse he is today. You have to let them settle into a new home and figure out who they are and who you are with them.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Feeling inspired and ready to adopt a horse of your own? Visit &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.myrighthorse.org/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;myrighthorse.org&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;to browse hundreds of adoptable horses nationwide by breed, gender or discipline. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix&quot;&gt;
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  149.     <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:14:22 +0000</pubDate>
  150. <dc:creator>madeleine.rolka@aspca.org</dc:creator>
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  156.    <link>https://www.aspca.org/news/it-takes-two-tango-will-you-let-dancer-take-lead</link>
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  164. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;No one knows how to make you smile like our handsome fella, Dancer! He’s always ready for a fun dance, whether it’s salsa or swing! If you’re looking for a paw-fect dance partner and cuddle buddy in the tri-state area, Dancer might be the pup for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dancer loves every human he meets, and he is always happy to get some good pets and play with his people! After some excitement, you’ll see how seriously he takes naptime, too. Here at the Adoption Center, his friendly, laidback demeanor has made him a staff favorite. Dancer wants nothing more than to make his humans happy! Like all great performers, he learns quickly and is always eager to please. He likes to move to his own rhythm, but he’s also a great listener who follows commands well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209111&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-jpeg&quot;&gt;
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  171. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dancer is looking to live in a quiet area where he can truly blossom. He’s a suburban boy at heart, so his ideal home would be outside of the city. He can’t wait to charm the neighbors with his moves! Dancer would be a great fit for most families, but he does need to meet any potential canine siblings one-on-one first. Our team would love to help make introductions!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Adopters should know that Dancer has been diagnosed with a condition called brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). This is a common condition for dogs with smooshed faces like Dancer’s. This prevents him from being able to dissipate heat and breathe normally, so he is at high risk for respiratory difficulties and heat stroke. Regardless, Dancer is always a cheerful, happy-go-lucky guy! Once you apply for him, our medical team will go over his needs with you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re ready to practice your dance routine with this darling dog, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/nyc/aspca-adoption-center/adoptable-dogs&quot;&gt;visit his profile&lt;/a&gt; to complete an application for Dancer!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209112&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-jpeg&quot;&gt;
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  181.          &lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/blog/term/758&quot;&gt;Adoptable Dogs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  182.          &lt;div class=&quot;field-item odd&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/blog/term/271&quot;&gt;ASPCA Adoption Center&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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  185.     <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:45:25 +0000</pubDate>
  186. <dc:creator>ariana.tsaoussis@aspca.org</dc:creator>
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  191.    <title>MJ Isn’t Horsin’ Around – He’s Serious About Having Fun!</title>
  192.    <link>https://www.aspca.org/news/mj-isnt-horsin-around-hes-serious-about-having-fun</link>
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  200. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your eyes don’t deceive you – MJ really is a horse-sized pup! Well, maybe a small pony. Thankfully, he doesn’t need a stable to live in, just a loving home in the tri-state area. Once you meet him, you’ll be off to the races with him!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MJ is an adventurous dog who is looking for someone who loves playtime just as much as he does! He is a young, energetic dog who is also large and strong, so he would benefit from continued guidance and setting of boundaries in his new home. He loves tasty treats though, so he’s always happy to train if he knows he’ll be rewarded with his favorite snacks! He’s shown plenty of progress in his time with us, and he already responds well to basic commands. When going on walks with him, he will stay by your side, following your lead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209105&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-jpeg&quot;&gt;
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  207. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;In MJ’s ideal home, he should be provided with appropriate outlets for both his physical and mental energy. He loves to engage with food-dispensing toys that he can lick or chew, and he’ll always be happy to join you for reward-based training games. If you give MJ appropriate structure in your home, with some patience and guidance, he’ll grow into the best doggy self he can be!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our team will be happy to help you explore if MJ is the right match for your family. If there are other dogs in the home, he will need to meet them one-on-one first, and we would love to help you make introductions!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you ready to giddy up with MJ, the gentle giant? &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/nyc/aspca-adoption-center/adoptable-dogs&quot;&gt;Visit his profile&lt;/a&gt; to learn more about him and send in your application!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209106&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-jpeg&quot;&gt;
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  219. &lt;/div&gt;</description>
  220.     <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
  221. <dc:creator>ariana.tsaoussis@aspca.org</dc:creator>
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  226.    <title>Exclusive Update on Animals Relocated from California Hangar Fire and Rescued from Florida Breeding Operation</title>
  227.    <link>https://www.aspca.org/guardians/exclusive-update-animals-relocated-california-hangar-fire-and-rescued-florida-breeding</link>
  228.    <description>&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot;&gt;&lt;img data-echo=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium_image_300x200/public/field/image/article/founders_article_20240424_thumb.jpg?itok=H8UOZFtF&quot; data-icon=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/all/modules/contrib/lazyloader/image_placeholder.gif&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;200&quot; alt=&quot;ASPCA Responders with rescued dog&quot; /&gt;&lt;noscript&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium_image_300x200/public/field/image/article/founders_article_20240424_thumb.jpg?itok=H8UOZFtF&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;200&quot; alt=&quot;ASPCA Responders with rescued dog&quot; /&gt;&lt;/noscript&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209083&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-jpeg&quot;&gt;
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  231.      &lt;img alt=&quot;ASPCA Responders with rescued dog&quot; height=&quot;500&quot; width=&quot;1040&quot; class=&quot;media-element file-default&quot; data-delta=&quot;15&quot; data-echo=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/founders_article_20240424_main.jpg&quot; data-icon=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/all/modules/contrib/lazyloader/image_placeholder.gif&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;noscript&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;ASPCA Responders with rescued dog&quot; height=&quot;500&quot; width=&quot;1040&quot; class=&quot;media-element file-default&quot; data-delta=&quot;15&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/founders_article_20240424_main.jpg&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/noscript&gt;    &lt;/div&gt;
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  235. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the last few months and throughout the end of 2023, we have been hard at work rescuing hundreds of dogs from across the country thanks to support from generous Guardians like you. That’s why we wanted to take a moment to give you an exclusive update on some of the animals we’ve recently assisted.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;margin-top:40px;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/news/aspca-partners-orange-county-animal-care-relocate-more-100-shelter-dogs-aftermath-tustin-hangar&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Orange County, California&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209084&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-jpeg&quot;&gt;
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  238.      &lt;img alt=&quot;Dogs in carriers ready for relocation&quot; height=&quot;695&quot; width=&quot;1040&quot; class=&quot;media-element file-default&quot; data-delta=&quot;9&quot; data-echo=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/founders_article_20240424_body1.jpg&quot; data-icon=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/all/modules/contrib/lazyloader/image_placeholder.gif&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;noscript&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;Dogs in carriers ready for relocation&quot; height=&quot;695&quot; width=&quot;1040&quot; class=&quot;media-element file-default&quot; data-delta=&quot;9&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/founders_article_20240424_body1.jpg&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/noscript&gt;    &lt;/div&gt;
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  242. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Just before Thanksgiving last year, in response to the ongoing local state of emergency resulting from the North Hangar Fire in Tustin, California, we partnered with Orange County Animal Care (OCAC) to fly more than 100 shelter dogs to our &lt;a href=&quot;/animal-care-recovery/cruelty-recovery-center/crc-adoptables&quot;&gt;Cruelty Recovery Center (CRC)&lt;/a&gt; in Columbus, Ohio. This facility not only provides space for animals rescued from cruelty cases, but also provides care and shelter for those relocated from natural disasters and emergency situations, like the fire in Southern California.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ongoing flare-ups, high winds and announced deconstruction of the remaining structure, which was close in proximity to the shelter, prevented staff from safely bringing the dogs in their care outside for walks, exercise and playtime. Since November, our teams have been caring for these dogs, providing them with daily care including walks, playtime and enrichment and caring for any medical or behavioral needs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While our behavior and medical teams work directly with the dogs, our Placement and Foster team at the CRC and our Centralized Placement Team have been working hard to find them homes. To date, 20 dogs have been adopted, 47 have been sent to placement partners, six were sent to our &lt;a href=&quot;/nyc/aspca-adoption-center-nyc&quot;&gt;Adoption Center in New York City&lt;/a&gt; and one was sent to our &lt;a href=&quot;/animal-care-recovery/aspca-behavioral-rehabilitation-center&quot;&gt;Behavioral Rehabilitation Center&lt;/a&gt; in Asheville, North Carolia, for further treatment.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Many dogs from this transport are still in our care and looking for loving homes to call their own. If you live in the Columbus, Ohio area, or know someone who does, consider adopting one of these deserving pups or sharing their profiles with your friends and family. Dogs like &lt;a href=&quot;/animal-care-recovery/cruelty-recovery-center/crc-adoptables/relay&quot;&gt;Relay&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;/animal-care-recovery/cruelty-recovery-center/crc-adoptables/mari&quot;&gt;Mari&lt;/a&gt; – and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/animal-care-recovery/cruelty-recovery-center/crc-adoptables&quot;&gt;so many more of their friends&lt;/a&gt; – are hoping that you’ll be the one they’ve been waiting for.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size: 90%; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209127&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-jpeg&quot;&gt;
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  249. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;em&gt;Meet Relay and Mari!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;margin-top:40px;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/news/approximately-120-mistreated-dogs-and-puppies-rescued-breeding-operation-florida&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Union County, Florida&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209087&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-jpeg&quot;&gt;
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  252.      &lt;img alt=&quot;a malnurished puppy standing in front of a dirty dog house containing two dogs&quot; height=&quot;695&quot; width=&quot;1040&quot; class=&quot;media-element file-default&quot; data-delta=&quot;12&quot; data-echo=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/founders_article_20240424_body4.jpg&quot; data-icon=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/all/modules/contrib/lazyloader/image_placeholder.gif&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;noscript&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;a malnurished puppy standing in front of a dirty dog house containing two dogs&quot; height=&quot;695&quot; width=&quot;1040&quot; class=&quot;media-element file-default&quot; data-delta=&quot;12&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/founders_article_20240424_body4.jpg&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/noscript&gt;    &lt;/div&gt;
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  256. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;In mid-March, at the request of the Union County Sheriff’s Office, we assisted with the rescue of 120 dogs and puppies – primarily Great Danes – from a property in Union County, Florida. The dogs, which also included French and English Bulldogs and Chinese Cresteds, were seized from the property of a breeder after they were observed living in extremely unsanitary conditions. Many of the dogs were also found to be underweight and had untreated medical conditions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our teams helped assist with the operational planning, evidence collection, crime scene processing and investigative and legal assistance. We relocated the dogs to an emergency shelter where they received forensic exams to support the criminal investigation and continue to receive much-needed medical care and behavioral treatment and enrichment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209088&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-jpeg&quot;&gt;
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  259.      &lt;img alt=&quot;ASPCA rescue team members with rescued dogs&quot; height=&quot;350&quot; width=&quot;1040&quot; class=&quot;media-element file-default&quot; data-delta=&quot;13&quot; data-echo=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/founders_article_20240424_body5.jpg&quot; data-icon=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/all/modules/contrib/lazyloader/image_placeholder.gif&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;noscript&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;ASPCA rescue team members with rescued dogs&quot; height=&quot;350&quot; width=&quot;1040&quot; class=&quot;media-element file-default&quot; data-delta=&quot;13&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/founders_article_20240424_body5.jpg&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/noscript&gt;    &lt;/div&gt;
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  263. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;While many of these dogs still have long roads to recovery before finding loving homes, one dog has already been adopted and a handful have been placed with a local shelter in hopes of getting their second chances as beloved pets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209089&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-jpeg&quot;&gt;
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  276.     <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
  277. <dc:creator>ariana.tsaoussis@aspca.org</dc:creator>
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  282.    <title>Meet Marvin, A Fearless Feline with an Appetite for Adventure</title>
  283.    <link>https://www.aspca.org/news/meet-marvin-fearless-feline-appetite-adventure</link>
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  288.  
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  290. &lt;/div&gt;
  291. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Last summer, Edgar B. drove from his home in Huntington Beach, California to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, visiting friends and family along the way and camping and paddleboarding on the coast of Lake Superior with his Basset hound, Droops, and cat, Marvin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wait, cat? Yes, cat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&quot;Marvin is living his best life,” says Edgar, whose photos from road trips and adventures chronicle the trio’s enthusiastic exploits. At least once a month, Edgar and his furry sidekicks hit the road, usually driving to northern Arizona, where Edgar owns 20 acres of land.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209073&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-jpeg&quot;&gt;
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  294.      &lt;img height=&quot;695&quot; width=&quot;1040&quot; class=&quot;media-element file-default&quot; data-delta=&quot;4&quot; data-echo=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/20240424_ht_marvin_1.jpg&quot; data-icon=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/all/modules/contrib/lazyloader/image_placeholder.gif&quot; alt=&quot;placeholder&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;noscript&gt;&lt;img height=&quot;695&quot; width=&quot;1040&quot; class=&quot;media-element file-default&quot; data-delta=&quot;4&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/20240424_ht_marvin_1.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/noscript&gt;    &lt;/div&gt;
  295.  
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  298. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;“It’s good for the soul,” he says.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;margin-top:40px;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Diagnosis of a Deformity&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Marvin, a two-year-old black domestic shorthair, was humanely trapped by a Los Angeles resident and taken to an ASPCA partner clinic, FixNation, in October 2022, to be neutered. There, the ASPCA’s Vanesa Diaz, a Registered Veterinary Technician, noticed Marvin had an upper respiratory infection as well as a facial deformity—and that he was not unsocialized, as was first suspected.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Despite being sick, he was friendly and in good spirits, very confident and curious,” says Vanesa, who flagged Marvin for the ASPCA &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspcapro.org/feline-fostering-qa-aspca-los-angeles-foster-program&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Los Angeles Foster Program&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Marvin’s deformity, which can cause labored and noisy breathing, was diagnosed as Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), a disorder usually found in canine breeds like Bulldogs and Pugs and felines like Persians and Himalayans.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209074&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-jpeg&quot;&gt;
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  302.  
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  304. &lt;/div&gt;
  305. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;“These breeds have shortened noses and skulls—pushed-in faces—which sometimes leads to issues like Marvin’s, or more severe problems with breathing, regulating body temperature, dental or digestive trouble,” says Dr. Casey Connors, Medical Director of the ASPCA Community Medicine’s Western Region. “Brachycephalic breeds make up a small minority of cats in the U.S. and they are typically from breeders. If the issues resulting from the syndrome interfere with the cat’s quality of life, it may be alleviated by a special surgery, which involves widening the nostrils and shortening the soft palate at the roof of the mouth.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209075&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-jpeg&quot;&gt;
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  308.      &lt;img height=&quot;695&quot; width=&quot;1040&quot; class=&quot;media-element file-default&quot; data-delta=&quot;6&quot; data-echo=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/20240424_ht_marvin_3.jpg&quot; data-icon=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/all/modules/contrib/lazyloader/image_placeholder.gif&quot; alt=&quot;placeholder&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;noscript&gt;&lt;img height=&quot;695&quot; width=&quot;1040&quot; class=&quot;media-element file-default&quot; data-delta=&quot;6&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/20240424_ht_marvin_3.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/noscript&gt;    &lt;/div&gt;
  309.  
  310.  
  311. &lt;/div&gt;
  312. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;“The shape of Marvin’s face sometimes causes nasal discharge,” says Ariel Collins, Director of Operations, L.A. Feline Programs. “He needs help keeping his face clean, but otherwise has a great quality of life, so he did not require surgery.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;margin-top:40px;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A Playmate for Pumpkin&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Covina resident and librarian, Leila H., has fostered eight cats and kittens for the L.A. Foster Program since 2021. In November 2022, while fostering a feline named Pumpkin, she asked to foster a second kitten.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Pumpkin was feisty and rambunctious, and I thought, ‘The poor dude needs a buddy,’” says Leila. “The ASPCA didn’t have a kitten Pumpkin’s size but offered a young adult named Marvin who was playful and a good match.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Leila fostered Marvin for two months and fell in love.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“He’s fascinated by the TV and electronics,” she says. “He reminds me of the cartoon character, Marvin the Martian, which is how he got his name.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Three-month-old Pumpkin was calmer and more relaxed with a buddy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209076&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-jpeg&quot;&gt;
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  315.      &lt;img height=&quot;695&quot; width=&quot;1040&quot; class=&quot;media-element file-default&quot; data-delta=&quot;7&quot; data-echo=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/20240424_ht_marvin_4.jpg&quot; data-icon=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/all/modules/contrib/lazyloader/image_placeholder.gif&quot; alt=&quot;placeholder&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;noscript&gt;&lt;img height=&quot;695&quot; width=&quot;1040&quot; class=&quot;media-element file-default&quot; data-delta=&quot;7&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/20240424_ht_marvin_4.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/noscript&gt;    &lt;/div&gt;
  316.  
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  318. &lt;/div&gt;
  319. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Having a friend made a big difference in Pumpkin’s life,” says Leila.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Leila, who also has two senior cats, adopted Pumpkin, and soon after a kitten from the Downey Animal Care Center whom she named Gus as a permanent playmate for Pumpkin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“They immediately hit it off,” she says.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;margin-top:40px;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“Dog-Like”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;When Edgar told his friend Andrea C., an ASPCA foster caregiver, that he wanted to adopt a kitten to keep his five-year-old Basset hound company, she immediately thought of Marvin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209077&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-jpeg&quot;&gt;
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  322.      &lt;img height=&quot;695&quot; width=&quot;1040&quot; class=&quot;media-element file-default&quot; data-delta=&quot;8&quot; data-echo=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/20240424_ht_marvin_5.jpg&quot; data-icon=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/all/modules/contrib/lazyloader/image_placeholder.gif&quot; alt=&quot;placeholder&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;noscript&gt;&lt;img height=&quot;695&quot; width=&quot;1040&quot; class=&quot;media-element file-default&quot; data-delta=&quot;8&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/20240424_ht_marvin_5.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/noscript&gt;    &lt;/div&gt;
  323.  
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  325. &lt;/div&gt;
  326. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Eddie’s Basset loves cats,” says Andrea, whose cat &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/news/every-day-fathers-day-friendly-feline&quot;&gt;Ziggy, a former foster, was featured in a previous story&lt;/a&gt;. “I described Marvin as dog-like.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Andrea told me that Marvin had a rough life as a kitten and a respiratory ailment,” Edgar says. “But he’s resilient and not afraid of anything. I said, ‘Great, let’s make it happen.’”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209078&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-jpeg&quot;&gt;
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  329.      &lt;img height=&quot;695&quot; width=&quot;1040&quot; class=&quot;media-element file-default&quot; data-delta=&quot;9&quot; data-echo=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/20240424_ht_marvin_6.jpg&quot; data-icon=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/all/modules/contrib/lazyloader/image_placeholder.gif&quot; alt=&quot;placeholder&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;noscript&gt;&lt;img height=&quot;695&quot; width=&quot;1040&quot; class=&quot;media-element file-default&quot; data-delta=&quot;9&quot; src=&quot;https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/20240424_ht_marvin_6.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/noscript&gt;    &lt;/div&gt;
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  333. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Edgar met Marvin on a Zoom call with Leila and sealed the deal. It wasn’t long before Marvin and Droops were BFFs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;margin-top:40px;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;On the Road Again&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Edgar’s Sprinter van accommodates the traveling trio’s every need.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Marvin loves watching the cars go by and goes crazy for the windshield wipers,” Edgar says. “He’s also a birdwatcher.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209079&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-jpeg&quot;&gt;
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  339. &lt;/div&gt;
  340. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;On their first trip to Arizona, Droops, Edgar and Marvin navigated a paddleboard through the shallow, calm waters of the Colorado River. Both pets are on a tether and harness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209080&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-jpeg&quot;&gt;
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  347. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Marvin trusts me and even likes to swim with his neck above water,” says Edgar. “He shows no signs of fear.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He adds, “Most of my cat friends are jealous of Marvin. He’s just a true adventure cat.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;media media-element-container media-default&quot;&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;file-209081&quot; class=&quot;file file-image file-image-jpeg&quot;&gt;
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