Feature Stories

  • Leo & Lindsey: Together at Last

    March 2, 2023
    Last month, our team traveled to the Middle East for a special mission – bringing seven patriot pets to the United States! One of those lucky dogs was Leo, who Lieutenant Lindsey rescued while on deployment.
    After several weeks and lots of planning and paperwork, our team was finally able to bring Leo home. And …
  • A New Leash On Life

    March 2, 2023
    While our mission is to help animals, we love it when we can also help people at the same time, which is why we are so excited to introduce our new Shelter Support partner, PAWsitive Recovery. Based in Denver, Colorado, PAWsitive Recovery is a non-profit organization helping people and their animals heal from the wounds …
  • Celebrating Spay & Neuter Awareness Month

    February 1, 2023
    This month, we are contributing $150,000 in grants to local and international organizations to fund spay-neuter programs for stray and companion animals. From Egypt to Mexico to Cambodia, these grants will help our partners around the globe provide these essential services to animals in need and raise awareness of the importance of spaying and neutering.
  • A Year Ago…

    February 1, 2023
    We can not believe it’s been a year since 153 dogs and 133 cats rescued by Kabul Small Animal Rescue arrived in Vancouver, Canada, to start their new lives. It seems like just yesterday that we were tracking the flight, eagerly waiting on the tarmac for the plane to land. Thinking about the moment the …
  • Athena’s Next Stop: Home

    February 1, 2023
    When Army Specialist Jeremiah asked us to help him get Athena, the sweet puppy he rescued while on deployment, back to the U.S., we knew we had to help. We also knew it would not be easy. Rescuing and transporting an animal from overseas takes lots of time and planning and can cost as much …
  • Introducing: Patriot Pets

    January 31, 2023
    In 2008, we launched our Operation Baghdad Pups: Worldwide program to help rescue and reunite U.S. service members with the animals they befriend while on deployment. Since then, our work has expanded beyond saving pups from Baghdad. We have helped over 1,200 dogs, cats, and even a donkey reunite with the heroes who rescued them. …
  • Liberty is Coming Home!

    January 9, 2023
    While on deployment, Sergeant Eric found a puppy scrounging for food near his base and knew she would not survive without him. He took her in, named her Liberty and quickly fell in love with the sweet pup. He feared Liberty would be forced to stay behind when his deployment ended. Heartbroken at that possibility, …
  • Wanted: Loving Home For Special Pup

    January 9, 2023
    Robyn is a sweet dog with a fighting spirit. She was the victim of a terrible act of violence that left her on the brink of death. But this brave girl was not ready to give up, and neither was the dedicated team that rescued her. Now healed, Robyn is looking for the perfect family …
  • Remembering Kengue

    January 9, 2023
    Last month, we introduced you to Kengue — a gentle street dog with a large tumor desperately needing medical attention. An SPCA International partner clinic was able to take him in to perform surgery and provide him with chemo treatment. Unfortunately, despite the team’s best efforts, Kengue passed away. We wish we could have cured …
  • Your Generosity in 2022

    December 1, 2022
    As we approach the end of 2022, all of us here at SPCA International are immensely grateful to YOU. Every animal we reach is made possible by generous, animal-loving people like you. We are so proud of all we have accomplished together this year and we value the trust you put in us to reach …