Feature Stories

  • Risky Africa Rescues

    June 4, 2018
    When U.S. soldiers stationed in Africa contact us for help bringing their battle buddies home, things can get tricky. Some countries have no local animal welfare organization, and animals are often at risk of being killed if they are left behind. We are currently working on the difficult logistics to save dogs for U.S. soldiers …
  • Rescue Video: Heroes Risk Their Lives

    May 3, 2018
    In February 2018 a stray dog found its way on top of the safe confinement structure covering the Unit 4 reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Three workers preformed a daring rescue (caught on video) to ensure that this dog was brought to safety.
  • Official: “Dogs of Chernobyl Safe for Adoption”

    May 3, 2018
    The Dogs of Chernobyl finally have hope for a life with a loving family. Our partner Clean Futures Fund has worked diligently to track radiation levels in dogs and the results are in… many dogs are safe for adoption and ready to find their perfect family.
  • Volunteers to Help Hundreds of Animals in Chernobyl

    May 3, 2018
    Imagine being told by the army that you must evacuate your home for three days because of a problem at the nearby power plant. You pack a small bag, tidy the house, and set out extra food and water for your pet. Three days pass, then a few more, you worry the pet food has …
  • Hysterical Animal Videos

    April 5, 2018
    We put together three of our favorite viral videos in this post for the simple enjoyment of it all. Have you seen them all before? Hope you have a yappy day!
  • 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think need our help, but in Tanzania they can suffer horrendous wounds from things like transporting goods with a cart originally made for an ox.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.