Education & Support

spca-answers

The SPCA Answers program is the centerpiece of our educational initiatives. It serves as an information hub and a referral resource for animal lovers, pet parents and animal welfare activists throughout the world. SPCA Answers connects people with local shelters, helps initiate cruelty investigations, assists animal advocates in their fight against cruelty, offers individual support for people dealing with unique situations, and much more. Every year, SPCA International directly helps thousands of pets and animal advocates through the SPCA Answers program.

In 2009, SPCA International expaned SPCA Answers program on the web through Facebook, Twitter and the SPCAI Blog. Through these new viral outlets SPCA International staff, guest experts and informed volunteers post important information and respond to questions and inquiries from people around the globe. Wherever you are loving and saving animals, the SPCA Answers program is here to help.

The Golden Rule Applies to Animals Too

One of the greatest weapons we have in the fight against animal cruelty is our children. Teaching future generations to respect and love all creatures lays the foundation for a healthy attitude toward animals. The most basic way to ensure this is to properly teach children how to interact with their pets and others. Just as in animals, a persons aggression can come from a place of fear if they've had a bad experience in their past. A good general rule of thumb for children to understand is “treat others the way you would like to be treated”. We often teach children this in reference to other humans, but it is a lesson that can extend to every creature.

Top 10 Dog-Friendly Tips to Help Make the Holiday Season Merry

In the spirit of the coming season, we’ve compiled our Top 10 Holiday Tips to help keep dogs and their families safe and happy during the holidays.

Getting Your Pet Ready for a New Baby

Everyone knows life changes a lot for adults when they have a new baby, but have you ever considered how much your pet’s life will change too? They won’t be the center of attention anymore and they will often come second or third in line for food, walks, attention and play time. It’s very important to get your dog ready for the new baby’s arrival, so that their birth doesn’t result in a trip to the shelter for your furry family member.

Using Crates and Barriers to Help Your Dog Feel Secure

A dog’s most basic need for safety is shelter, or a den. While your dog may feel that your whole house is his den, it can sometimes be too large of a space for him to feel secure. This may cause him to feel stressed and confused, rather than safe and sound.

Helping Your Dog Ease into Your New Home

Moving into a new home can be both an exciting and stressful time for humans and pets. While we are able to understand why we have changed our dwelling, your furry companion may have a harder time adjusting to his new environment. Following are some tips to help your dog adapt to the new place you call “home.”

Tips for Managing a Multi-Dog Household

If you currently have one dog and are considering getting another, think carefully first. While the joy of dog ownership grows with each new “family” member you add, the challenges of managing the household can also increase.

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