|Articles|November 21, 2017

Get to Know the ASPCA's 2017 Animal and Human Heroes

Here is a complete list of the ASPCA’s 2017 animal and human heroes, including the dog and cat of the year.

Last week, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals honored its 2017 animal and human heroes. The winners—listed below—all displayed extraordinary compassion and commitment as animal welfare advocates over the past year.

Photos courtesy of: Getty Images/Jamie McCarthy

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