Feature Stories

  • Mission Tails: Out of Africa

    August 26, 2016
    Forget Meryl Streep and Robert Redford. Meet Nelson, Jemma and Prince! Three of the most deserving, adorable and special animals I have come to know over the last few weeks as we worked day and night to save their lives for 2 U.S. Soldiers deployed in Obo, Central African Republic and Uganda.
  • Olympic Adoption Event in Rio

    July 21, 2016
    On July 31 SPCA International’s team will be holding an adoption event in Rio. Location: Praça do ó, Posto 03, Rio, Brazil
  • Rio Visit Reveals Animal Suffering

    July 20, 2016
    In June, our SPCA International team traveled to Rio de Janeiro, the host city of this year’s summer Olympic and ParaOlympic Games, to assess the condition of the stray animal population.
  • Amazing visit to Spay Panama

    June 7, 2016
    Recently SPCAI invited Canadian veterinarian Hannah Weitzenfeld to visit Spay Panama to learn firsthand how this incredible, long-time SPCAI partner runs their “Mega Blitz” spay and neuter events that result in hundreds of sterilizations per day in unorthodox locations. Dr. Weitzenfeld describes her unique experiences and insights in this delightful article.
  • Soldier Adopts Puppy From Iraq

    May 21, 2016
    U.S. Army veteran and international detachment fighter, Ken Wyrsch, befriended a puppy named Oliver while on the frontlines of the fight against ISIS. Ken contacted SPCA International for help getting Oliver out of Iraq when his time there came to an end. Quotes, photos and video are included in this heartwarming blog post!
  • Mission Tails 2016 Rescues Photos

    May 7, 2016
    What a year 2016 has already been for our OBP: Worldwide program! Since January, we have been able to rescue 11 dogs and 10 cats for U.S. Military and American citizens serving in some very challenging areas of the world. And that’s not all; we have 10 more who are currently awaiting rescue as well, …
  • 2016 Shelter Support Photo Recap

    May 7, 2016
    A visual look at 11 of the shelters and rescue organizations SPCA International has supported so far in 2016 through the Shelter Support Fund program.
  • Veterinary Supply Aid: Providing Essential Equipment to Remote Areas

    April 7, 2016
    As pet parents we never give a second thought to the essential routine and emergency care that our furry friends need. A call or trip to the vet and we are quickly provided with vital medications and vaccines. However in many developing countries these supplies are hard if not impossible to come by, leaving animals …
  • Mission Tails: Evi +10 Rescue Details

    April 4, 2016
    In March, we urgently requested help for a special rescue from Kuwait. U.S. Army FSR “Hawk” Judson had found Evi on base and he said, “It was love at first sight.” You responded with waves of support that helped us not only assure Evi’s rescue but the rescue of 10 other servicemembers animals too! In …
  • Brew is Cruisin’ Home

    March 4, 2016
    Brew was shot and the bullet still lodged in her chest. Additionally, due to being purposefully hit by a car while living on the streets, Brew’s front right paw had to be amputated. Thankfully this girl is a survivor and being less one limb doesn’t seem to bother this little firecracker at all! She has …