Guest Editor: ASPCA x The Gramlist

October 12, 2015
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In honor of national Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month, we asked the ASPCA—the country’s first animal welfare organization ever—what feeds get them excited about pet adoption.

For nearly 150 years, our mission has been to prevent animal cruelty in the United States. We’re constantly striving to help more animals in need across the country, so this month is our first-ever Big Love Campaign at our adoption center in New York City—all dogs over 30 pounds will have their weight subtracted from their adoption fee. We are also encouraging pet lovers from all over the country to tell us why they love big dogs and share a photo on social media at aspca.org/BigLove.

We use Instagram to spread our own messages and to support friends doing a great job of fighting animal cruelty. These are the people in our ever-growing digital community. We work together in real time to spreading the word about the importance of adoption and the amazing bond between people and animals.

Oh, and if you’re one of our New York friends, come celebrate with us: this Thursday, October 15th, is our annual Young Friends Benefit which raises awareness for our life-saving work. Sutton Foster (@suttonlenore) and Irina Shayk (@irinashayk) are hosting, and May Kwok (@iamamayzing) is on music duty. Details and tickets ataspcayoungfriends.org.

<a href="http://instagram.com/aspca">@aspca</a>

@aspca

The official Instagram of the ASPCA, and the go-to place for the latest news and updates on our fight against animal cruelty.

<a href="http://instagram.com/nyanimalrescue">@nyanimalrescue</a>

@nyanimalrescue

Sean Casey Animal Rescue’s adoptable dogs were the stars of @sophiegamand’s #PitBullFlowerPower series of portraits. This account features adorable adoptables and photos of happy families with their new pets.

<a href="http://instagram.com/themotherofdogs">@themotherofdogs</a>

@themotherofdogs

Animal activist and model Allie Rizzo founded this account to celebrate rescue pets and promote one of our favorite mottos: Adopt, Don’t Shop.

<a href="http://instagram.com/slightlysemi">@slightlysemi</a>

@slightlysemi

Overlooked in the shelter because she is deaf, this striking white Boxer (with a record-setting long tongue) proves that pets with special needs have just as much love to give!

<a href="http://instagram.com/mervinthechihuahua">@mervinthechihuahua</a>

@mervinthechihuahua

Adopted from the @aspca and living in New York with his two dads, this toothless Chihuahua has drawn comparisons to Miley Cyrus for his tongue that is constantly hanging out.

<a href="http://instagram.com/packofmisfitrescuebabes">@packofmisfitrescuebabes</a>

@packofmisfitrescuebabes

A house full of five pit bull mix rescues, this account is a constant stream of adorable group hangs and cuddle sessions.

<a href="http://instagram.com/journeyofnana">@journeyofnana</a>

@journeyofnana

A formerly abused pit bull with no ears, Nana was rescued from an Los Angeles City Animal Shelter and now helps raise awareness for pit bulls and senior dogs.

<a href="http://instagram.com/birdarnholdgordon">@birdarnholdgordon</a>

@birdarnholdgordon

An especially handsome pup named Bird who tends to his farm (#thistledownfarm) and promotes animal welfare. Stylish photos courtesy of his dads, fashion designer Wes Gordon and marketing guru Paul Arnhold.

<a href="http://instagram.com/theking.of.newyork">@theking.of.newyork</a>

@theking.of.newyork

This super senior was adopted at 10 years old after spending over a year in a shelter, thanks to @susiesseniordogs. Now, King joins his mom on adventures around the city, including visiting her office and enjoying his very own bacon plate at brunch.

<a href="http://instagram.com/mabelthedorkie">@mabelthedorkie</a>

@mabelthedorkie

A compilation of photos of Mabel the rescued “dorkie” curated by her mom Sutton Foster, the actress and ASPCA Young Friends Benefit host.