Feature Stories

  • NOT the Dog in the Window

    April 3, 2018
    In Beirut, designer puppies quickly become discarded street dogs. Our partner there, BETA, is leading the charge to educate citizens about pet adoption and you can be part of the solution.
  • Donkeys, Farmers, and their Families- Working Together for an Improved Life

    April 3, 2018
    Donkeys don’t usually top the list of animals we think need our help, but in Tanzania they can suffer horrendous wounds from things like transporting goods with a cart originally made for an ox. Our partners in Tanzania are working to make life better for donkeys that help farmers earn a living and feed their …
  • Feline Feature: OBP: Worldwide Rescue Cats

    March 15, 2018
    SPCA International transported eight cats from the Middle East to their forever homes in the United States. These friendly felines were rescued by military service members and government contractors who were on deployment.
  • Hurricane Response: Picking Up the Pieces

    February 28, 2018
    The 2017 hurricane season devastated the island communities of Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and St. Martin. Through SPCA International’s Disaster Relief Fund organizations in these areas received critical support to continue their important work.
  • Fighting the Abuse of Spanish Greyhounds

    February 28, 2018
    SPCA International has been dedicated to fighting the systemic abuse of Spanish Greyhounds (Galgos). As those efforts continue we are also supporting the constant rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of Spanish Greyhounds and podencos that are abused, tortured and abandoned by these hunters.
  • OBP: Worldwide Super Mission Update

    February 28, 2018
    In January 2018 executive director, Meredith Ayan, and program manager, Lori Kalef, along with 8 volunteers traveled to Beirut, Lebanon where 25 dogs were waiting to finish their long journey to the United States. All of these pups are now safe and sound in their forever homes. They are enjoying the sweet life and you …
  • Radiation Can’t Poison a Dog’s Love

    January 18, 2018
    Over 900 stray dogs roam the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. SPCAI has partnered with Clean Futures Fund to provide veterinary care, vaccinations, feeding stations, radiation monitoring and implement a future adoption program for these almost forgotten dogs.
  • Operation Baghdad Pups: Worldwide Super Mission

    January 18, 2018
    Right now Executive Director, Meredith Ayan, and Program Manager, Lori Kalef, along with eight volunteers are en route to Beirut Lebanon. From there they will transport 25 dogs to the U.S. where their forever homes are waiting. Their journey didn’t start in Lebanon, this is just one of the many stops that these dogs have …
  • 2017: A Year in Review

    December 20, 2017
    We created this photo gallery showcasing some of our individual rescues and international fieldwork. As this year comes to an end, we hope you will take a moment to enjoy the great moments you made possible.
  • Happy Tails & Sandpaper Tongues: 8 Things We Are Thankful For

    November 6, 2017
    During the holiday season, we reflect on the things in our everyday lives that bring us happiness. 8 animal things we are thankful for – animal-related of course! Are you thankful for these things too? As you sit around your family table and consider what you are thankful for maybe the simple joys brought to …