Feature Stories

  • Operation Military Pets: Keeping Pets out of Shelters and With their Military Families

    October 13, 2021
    SPCA International’s Operation Military Pets program provides grants directly to military families to help cover the expense of moving pets to new duty stations in the U.S. and abroad. This program keeps pets with the families who love them, keeping them out of shelters and helping families stay whole. This straightforward support means the world …
  • Cathulhu the Kitty is Safe

    October 13, 2021
    A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated toward Cathulhu’s rescue! She is now safe in our care and receiving her required vaccinations. She should have all of her travel clearances by early November; then, she will reunite with Sergeant Arielle in the U.S.
  • Pet Rescue Pilots: Rescuing by Relocation

    September 16, 2021
    This month, SPCA International would like to shine a spotlight on our partner organization, Pet Rescue Pilots. Founded by pilots to help remove animals from overcrowded and high kill shelters, this group has done so much more. We are proud to support their life-saving work.
  • Veterinary Supply Aid: Supplies that Save Lives

    September 16, 2021
    SPCA International’s Veterinary Supply Aid program is a cornerstone of our work, delivering critically important veterinary supplies where they are needed most. Too often, veterinary supplies are unavailable or unaffordable in the countries where many of our partner organizations are based. That’s why we secure veterinary supply donations in the U.S. and arrange for …
  • Putnam County SPCA

    August 12, 2021
    SPCA International’s support for overseas animal welfare organizations is well known, but we also support critical animal welfare efforts here in the U.S. Putnam County SPCA is the only animal welfare organization operating in their county and we are proud to support their life-saving work.
  • Wildlife Ambulance Funded by SPCA International Helps Save Lives

    August 12, 2021
    SPCA International is excited to share that our past support of WA Wildlife in Australia continues to save lives. With funding from the SPCA International community, the Wildlife Rescue Team began using the Wildlife Ambulance just six months ago.
  • 17 Dogs Being Rescued Ahead of CDC Ban

    July 13, 2021
    Last month we shared the sudden news that the CDC would be banning dogs coming from over 100 countries. We asked for the help of the SPCA International community to help our team expedite travel plans for seventeen pups in our Operation Baghdad Pups: Worldwide program. Thanks to many generous supporters, these pups made it …
  • Improving Conditions in Brazil

    July 13, 2021
    Check out this heartwarming message of gratitude from SPCA International partner organization Oito Vidas. Located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this group focuses on community education, trap-neuter-vaccinate-release programs and adoption to improve conditions for animals without homes of their own.
  • Saving Horses from Slaughter

    July 13, 2021
    Every year tens of thousands of horses and burros are sent out of the U.S for slaughter. Fortunately, a bill moving through congress will make it harder to transport horses to Canada and Mexico for slaughter. SPCA International is proud to stand with other animal welfare groups in support of this legislation.
  • Lemonade “Give-Back” Donations Total $295,785!

    July 13, 2021
    Lemonade, an innovative home and renters insurance company, is donating $295,785 to SPCAI as part of their Lemonade Giveback program, made possible by their customers unused premium payments. This generous grant will provide life-saving care, rescue, shelter construction, and disaster relief aid for animals in over 40 countries across six continents.