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At SPCA International, we know that even the smallest steps can lead to big change, and thanks to our incredible partnership with the WeWard App, that change has been life-saving for both people and pets in need.

What is WeWard?

WeWard is a mobile app that tracks your steps and turns them into points, which users can …

Far from home, in some of the most challenging places in the world, U.S. servicemembers and military contractors often find unexpected companions—stray cats and dogs who bring comfort, joy, and a sense of home during long deployments. These bonds become lifelines, but when it’s time to return to the U.S., strict rules make it nearly …

Like us, our shelter partner SOS Galgos believes that education is the key to building a more compassionate world. For over 20 years, they’ve rescued galgos from cruelty and found them loving homes. Now, they’re also empowering the next generation through hands-on workshops that teach children how to treat animals with kindness and care. We’re …

When Sergeant Alyssa’s deployment ended, military rules meant she might have to leave behind the one constant source of comfort and love during her most difficult days, a senior stray cat named Shmelly. But thanks to your incredible compassion, that heartbreaking goodbye never happened. Shmelly is now safe, loved, and right where she belongs, in …

Since launching in Denver, Colorado, PAWsitive Recovery has made a tremendous impact, helping countless people take life-changing steps forward while keeping their cherished bonds with their pets intact. We’ve seen firsthand how meaningful and life-affirming this support can be, which is why we’re thrilled to expand the program to New York. And what better way …

Lace up your sneakers because it’s time to walk for a cause! Again, we’re teaming up with the WeWard app to raise funds for animals in need. Our goal? $5,000 for our PAWsitive Recovery program. And we know that with your help, we’ll get there in no time. Every step you take earns points in …

Exciting news! SPCA International is partnering with Austin Pets Alive to tackle shelter overcrowding and boost adoptions. Together, we aim to save lives and create lasting connections.

Earlier this year, we asked for your help to save thousands of stray dogs in Tanzania—and thanks to your incredible support, something remarkable is happening. With dedicated teams on the ground and your support behind them, lives are being saved every single day.

When wildfires ravaged Los Angeles, local heroes stepped up to save animals in need. Now, SPCA International is proud to support them with a $20,000 grant to ensure they’re ready for future emergencies.