Feature Stories

  • Visiting Partners in the Dominican Republic

    March 3, 2017
    We love to visit our partner organizations around the world. Visiting our partners allows us to see how they are putting our grant funds and veterinary supply aid to use – through spay and neuter clinics, while treating special needs cases or responding to animals in emergency situations. SPCAI Executive Director Meredith Ayan visited our …
  • OBP: Worldwide Rescues Come From the Heart

    January 31, 2017
    At this very moment the OBP: Worldwide team is working to rescue over 40 dogs and cats befriended by service members deployed in Iraq, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait and Djibouti who all need our help. We are thrilled that so many brave, selfless service members are reaching out to us for help saving their …
  • Shelter Spotlight: Syrian Association for Rescuing Animals

    January 28, 2017
    In the April of 2016 SPCA International learned about Syrian Association for Rescuing Animals while trying to rescue a dog named Fox whose refugee family missed him dearly. Through that first rescue to the construction of a large facility to help them expand SPCA International is honored to assist this amazing organization.
  • Operation Military Pets: Keeping Military Families Together

    January 27, 2017
    U.S. military families all over the world are receiving permanent change of station orders which requires uprooting their families from one base to the next. Moving a pet to a new country is no easy task and is often a large financial burden. SPCA International developed Operation Military Pets to help military families in need …
  • Spanish Greyhound Humane Education Center Opening in Spain

    January 11, 2017
    SPCA International and SOS Galgos are proud to announce that ground has been broken on a humane education center in Esplugues, Spain, dedicated to the plight of Spanish Greyhounds. This center is the first of its kind anywhere in the world. SOS Galgos has been working tirelessly for four years to secure the land, find …
  • Toby and Friends’ Harrowing Rescue

    January 11, 2017
    Our OBP: Worldwide team hit the ground sprinting in 2017, with many rescues currently underway all over the world. With the first rescue of 2017 completed, 3 lucky animals have arrived at their forever homes in the United States.
  • Victoria & Friends Update: Ongoing treatment and a forever home

    December 9, 2016
    We first met Victoria in Brazil in August 2016 while working to protect animals ahead of the Olympic Games. The extent of Victoria’s injuries shocked us to our core. She was deliberately burned and left to suffer, along with 13 other dogs. Today, Victoria’s recovery seems miraculous! She has almost fully recovered and her joyful …
  • 800th Operation Military Pets Grant!

    November 16, 2016
    Cue the confetti and the fanfare; SPCA International sent its 800th Operation Military Pets grant to a military family in need this month. Over the last 3 years SPCA International has been proud to support military families all over the world through this unique and life-saving program.
  • Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Pet

    November 16, 2016
    We asked our staff members what they would be wrapping up for their dogs and cats this holiday season. If you’re looking for some gift ideas for your furry friend check out our staff gift recommendations!
  • Getting Down With Down Alternatives

    November 16, 2016
    A blanket or jacket stuffed with live-plucked feathers isn’t cozy. A goose or duck spending its short life being repeatedly plucked before eventually going to slaughter isn’t what you want to wrap yourself up with this winter. Don’t worry, you don’t have to go cold or sacrifice fashion – there are some great cruelty-free down …