Feature Stories

  • Staff Pick Pet Gifts

    November 13, 2018
    Don’t get bogged down by your holiday shopping list! Whether you are pampering your pet or buying for a pet loving human, we can help. Each holiday season we poll our staff for their favorite pet gifts and they always come up with some of the best ideas. From self-heating beds to designer collars, …
  • Rodie is Ready for Thanksgiving!

    November 13, 2018
    This cute dog, Rodie, knows what he likes and he’s not changing his mind! Watch as he gives his opinion on green bean casserole, pumpkin pie, and so much more. We all have our favorite and not so favorite Thanksgiving dishes, watch to see if you agree with Rodie’s Thanksgiving dinner decisions!
  • Don’t Let Thanksgiving Be Harmful to Your Pet!

    November 13, 2018
    Thanksgiving time is upon us and all of the wonderful smells coming from your kitchen will have your furry friend begging for a bite or two. Follow this short safety guide, both you and your pet will be more than thankful this year.
  • Daisy’s Recovery Is Fully Funded

    November 7, 2018
    Daisy’s paw was cruelly hacked off and then she was thrown into a ditch to suffer and bleed to death. But she held on long enough for our partners to find her. When they slowly approached her she lightly wagged her tail. She even gave them kisses as they inspected her wound. Daisy wanted to …
  • Dog + Soldier Reunited

    October 4, 2018
    Break out the tissue – you’re going to love this video. It hasn’t gone viral yet, but we’re hoping you can help us with that! SPCAI ran a “Super Mission” to rescue 25 soldiers’ dogs from the Middle East earlier this year. In this video you’ll meet one of these rescues and her favorite Army …
  • From Abandonment to Stardom – NYC Adoption Alert

    October 4, 2018
    Molly Mae and Trixie are sweet Dachshund mix pups that ar training for the 2019 Puppy Bowl! They’re three months old and weigh less than 10 pounds. They will be available for adoption in the New York City area after October 16th
  • SPCA International Grant to Stop Dog Meat Trade

    October 4, 2018
    If dogs at the Bo Ai Animal Center could talk, they would certainly say “thank you” to everyone who supports their rescuers and caretakers. Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to all the SPCA International supporters who made this grant possible.
  • Emotional Support Animal Debate

    September 6, 2018
    Dogs in grocery stores, restaurants, airplanes and other public places are on the rise. People love their pets and treat them as members of the family, but where is the line? Should well-behaved pets and emotional support animals have access to all public places? When you see a sign that reads, “Service Dogs Only,” what …
  • Tested But Not Torn Apart: The Aviles

    September 6, 2018
    When military families get orders for new duty stations they immediately start making plans to move their household and family members, including their pets. All too often, a soldier finds out it costs thousands of dollars to bring their pet along. Thankfully SPCAI’s Operation Military Pets program helps families like the Aviles stay whole.
  • Mission Accomplished: All 13 Pet Rescues Are Funded!

    September 6, 2018
    August was a busy month for our Operation Baghdad Pups-Worldwide program. Over a dozen pets were in urgent need of rescue from military bases around the world. We’re happy to report that 3 of these pets are home safe, 4 are currently in transit, 5 are in our partner’s care and will travel as soon …