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When ASPCA responders snapped a photo of an 8-week-old pit bull puppy at a dog fighting raid, they had no idea he would become the face of abused animals everywhere. That puppy’s name was Timmy, and in the year since that raid, his life has changed completely. Check out the amazing before and after images of sweet, tiny Timmy.

From Rehab to Recovery: A Puppy Mill Survivor’s Incredible Journey (Part 2 of 2)

Last week, we gave you a peek into the process of behavioral rehabilitation for one puppy mill dog who was terrified of everything and everyone. Today, on No Pet Store Puppies Day (June 21), read the conclusion of Dusty’s story to see the amazing transformation he and other puppy mill survivors like him have made.

The ASPCA works to protect horses from cruel, inhumane deaths at slaughterhouses. We are aware that misinformation commonly circulates around this topic. We’d like to explain why we’ve taken a position against this practice.

Animal cruelty can happen in any neighborhood, in any state, across the country. Help us fight cruelty in your area.

The ASPCA works with local, state and federal legislators to help enact meaningful protections for animals.

Billions of farm animals lack even the most basic protections under the law. We’re working to make a difference.

The ASPCA\'s nationally respected field team was created in September 2005 to assist with the rescue of animals during Hurricane Katrina.

Animal hoarding can happen in any community, nationwide, when an individual is housing more animals than he or she can adequately care for.

The ASPCA Animal Forensic Sciences Team works alongside rescuers and various agencies to collect and analyze evidence that local, state and federal law enforcement may use to clinch cruelty convictions.

Learn all about puppy mills, the large-scale commercial dog breeding operations that place profit over the well-being of its dogs.

Dog Fighting occurs in every type of community across the nation. Learn more about this cruel sport.

Animal Hoarding is a complex issue—it relates to animal cruelty, mental health and public safety. Learn more.