Happy 150th Anniversary, ASPCA! Come Celebrate #ASPCA150 & Enter Giveaway!



Woo! This month, on April 10th, the ASPCA celebrated their 150th Anniversary! In honor of this very important milestone, the ASPCA launched 150 Days of Rescue, “a nationwide action campaign that seeks to unite the country in making a difference in the lives of homeless and abused animals.”  

So how can we help the ASPCA celebrate?

It's simple! Just visit ASPCA.org/150days and pledge a little time to volunteer time and help animals in need from now until September 7 "with the goal of reaching 150,000 actions for animals in 150 days."


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 What are some ways to participate? 





By volunteering at a local shelter/rescue. 

Donating. 

Fostering a shelter pet. 

Adopting. 

Start a fundraiser. 


Contact your government representatives about an animal welfare issue. 


Help educate others about shelter pets.












Your Good Pet Deeds Could Win Your Fave Shelter or Rescue  $150,000!
Do a good deed to help shelter pets, log it in over at ASPCA.org/150days and get an opportunity to WIN  $150,000 grant for your favorite shelter or rescue!!! 



 

Check out this video where celebrities, like Martha Stewart, Kesha, 50 Cent, Edie Falco, Nathan Lane, Julie Bowen, Krysten Ritter, Jason Schwartzman, and others speak out in a unique and humorous way about helping animals in need!



 



Our beautiful furangels, Sandy and Chelsey, both adopted as puppies from our local SPCA, say "please adopt, foster, visit, and spread the word about the ASPCA and what wonderful, loving pets shelter pets are!"




In honor of the ASPCA's 150th Anniversary and their goal of reaching 150,000 actions to help animals in need in 150 days, we are joining them in hosting a fab giveaway of a Commemorative ASPCA 150th Anniversary Gift Pack consisting of:



 ASPCA 150th Beach Ball

ASPCA 150th Towel

ASPCA 150th Luggage Tag

ASPCA Frisbee

 ASPCA Tote


*Must  be 18 & a resident of the United States to Enter



***UPDATE***
Congrats to our winner 
Molly Pitcher! 

Enter today until Midnight EST May 9, 2016 for a chance to win the Commemorative ASPCA 150 Gift Pack!

a Rafflecopter giveaway


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Comments

  1. Daniel ScottMay 1, 2016 at 2:32 PM

    We have participated in two fundraising events this weekend and there are more planned. My wife also volunteers for a local rescue group.

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    1. FiveSibesMomMay 1, 2016 at 2:37 PM

      That is wonderful! Be sure to log in over at ASPCA.org/150days and fill out form for a chance to win your favorite shelter/rescue a $150,000 grant prize! Thanks for helping pets in need!

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  2. The Army of FourMay 1, 2016 at 3:53 PM

    What a great opportunity! I wonder if my mom would let me play with the beach ball if we win? Hm...
    Our mom takes all kinds of "extras" to our local shelter - leashes, collars, towels, thank kind of stuff. Our great brothers Dave and Zim and our great sister Stormy all came from there!
    Yours sincerely,
    Margaret Thatcher

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    1. FiveSibesMomMay 5, 2016 at 1:11 AM

      I'm sure she would! Beach balls are fun! That's so wonderful what your mom does to help shelter pets, too!

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  3. Brian's Home BlogMay 1, 2016 at 7:04 PM

    Bravo to 150 years of doing good for critters!!!

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  4. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥May 1, 2016 at 8:12 PM

    Congrats to the ASPCA - great work for SO many years!!!

    Woos - Ciara and Lightning

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  5. Lapdog CreationsMay 2, 2016 at 2:30 PM

    We are huge ASPCA supporters and participate every day in something that involved rescue, adoption or just spreading the word!

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    1. FiveSibesMomMay 5, 2016 at 1:18 AM

      That's awesome! Be sure to enter your deeds to win a chance for that grant for your fave rescue!

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  6. Two French BulldogsMay 2, 2016 at 3:01 PM

    150! That's awesome
    Snorts,
    Lily & Edward

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  7. shortybearMay 3, 2016 at 9:08 PM

    great information

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  8. molly pitcherMay 6, 2016 at 8:07 PM

    I adopted one of my pooches from the Houston ASPCA. I will be making my yearly donation in her name.

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  9. evieMay 8, 2016 at 4:03 PM

    #ASPCA150!i donate on a regular basis to rescue groups. i donate to the local pet food bank on a regular basis.

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