Feature Stories

SOS Algarve Animals, in Portugal just completed a successful spayathon with the support of SPCA International. With a team of international volunteers, they sterilized nearly 300 cats, preventing the future birth of thousands of unwanted kittens and immeasurable suffering.

Brady is a sweet boy who had a five-pound tumor on his face. Despite being told they had to euthanize him, rescuers and veterinarians at Good World Animal Rescue in Azerbaijan didn’t give up. Brady’s story is one of incredible transformation and the power of hope and determination.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated to support our partners in China who are fighting against the dog and cat meat trade. With your generous support, they are treating recently rescued animals and working to put a stop to this terrible practice.

WA Wildlife, an SPCA International partner in Australia, has created an incredible system called the Wildlife Resource Portal. We are thrilled to have helped fund this innovative custom-built software that links wildlife rescuers, veterinarians and rehabilitators to serve animals in need better.

SPCA International is proud to support animal-loving Ukrainians. We continue to support partner organizations as they have worked tirelessly to support Ukrainian pets and families as they cross Ukrainian borders to safety in neighboring countries.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who stepped up with a donation for the adopted military pups that have been stuck overseas for weeks or months. All thirty-two dogs will make their way to Canada in the coming days, and some have already arrived!

Thank you to everyone who stepped up with a donation for Ukrainian refugee pets. A true testament to the bond between pets and their humans, many families continue to arrive at border crossings with their beloved pets. Your support means refugees are met by SPCA International partners providing veterinary care, pet food, blankets, crates and …

SPCA International is a proud supporter of a new shelter in Spain! The facility is dedicated to the care of Spanish Greyhounds, known as Galgos. Our longtime partner organization, SOS Galgos, is thrilled to share this heartwarming video of their first arrivals.

March is Women’s History Month, so what better time to celebrate women in animal welfare? Women are the driving force behind animal welfare initiatives throughout the globe and we see them at the helm of truly life-saving work. Alexandra is just one of these women. 

After months of careful coordination, 285 dogs and cats have arrived from Afghanistan! By far our most complicated rescue yet, we are incredibly grateful to every single person who helped save these animals’ lives. Hundreds if not thousands of people have stepped up to keep these dogs and cats safe. Every single donor, volunteer and …