Feature Stories

At SPCA International, we’re committed to supporting spay and neuter programs worldwide to reduce animal homelessness and prevent disease. During this Spay & Neuter Month, we’re funding sterilization efforts from the U.S. to Tanzania to Ukraine. With your help, we’re making a global difference—one spay and neuter procedure at a time.

At SPCA International, we know partnerships can change lives. Our work with Farm & Yard is a perfect example. Since the summer of 2024, Farm & Yard, a pet products company dedicated to animal welfare, has supported our PAWsitive Recovery program, which helps individuals and their pets overcome challenges such as addiction, mental health struggles, …

Balto and Nanouk’s journey began in the chaos and peril of war-torn Ukraine. As vulnerable puppies, they were rescued and given a second chance at life at Sava’s Safe Haven in Romania, a trusted shelter partner of SPCA International.

Cherished by everyone at Sava’s Safe Haven, Balto and Nanouk grew into gentle, loving dogs. However, their …

There’s nothing quite like the bond between a person and their beloved animal. This holiday season, we’re thrilled to share that, thanks to the incredible generosity of supporters like you, we’ve recently reunited over 30 amazing cats and dogs with their loving families.

In early October, our SPCA International team traveled to Romania, a country that has seen an inspiring transformation in animal welfare. Just over a decade ago, Romania faced a tragic crisis with its stray dog population. In 2013, the government enacted a law that led to the mass culling of stray dogs, resulting in the …

On November 15, animal lovers, advocates, and organizations came together at Pershing Square Plaza in New York City for a powerful day of action. Rally for Life: Save Turkey’s Stray Dogs, organized by our team at SPCA International in partnership with Haydiko (our partner from Turkey), Korean K9 Rescue, and Stray Dog Support, united a …

As 2024 comes to a close, we at SPCA International are taking a moment to celebrate everything we’ve achieved together this year—thanks to the generosity and commitment of donors like you. With your support, we’ve made a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and people around the globe, from providing emergency medical care to …

Looking for the perfect gift for a pet or pet parent this holiday season? Our team at SPCA International has put together a list of their favorite picks to make shopping easier this holiday season. From cozy beds to fun toys, we’ve got you covered with ideas that both pets and their humans will love. …

Back in September, we reached out to you with an urgent plea to help save Panny, a sweet kitty who had suffered severe brain damage. We weren’t sure if he would ever fully recover, but we knew we had to do everything we could for him. Thanks to your incredible generosity, we were able to …

PAWsitive Recovery is celebrating one year as an SPCA International program! Over the past 12 months, it has delivered life-changing support to people and pets overcoming addiction, abuse, and hardship. Join us as we reflect on the program’s remarkable achievements and look ahead to an even brighter future.