Feature Stories

At SPCA International, we understand the importance of pets in our lives. This National Pet Month, we want to remind you of the significance of having an estate plan in place for your furry friends. As a partner with FreeWill, we offer you the chance to create your estate plan for free, including a pet …

Meet Mike, the most handsome good boy you will ever meet. This sweet boy has had a tough life, but you would never know it by looking at him. Mike has so much love to give and wants so badly to find the perfect family he can snuggle with. He is playful, affectionate, and smart. …

In early February 2022, Freshta Siddiqui’s cat Leo and dog Lucky boarded a plane from Afghanistan to Canada. Freshta, who was being targeted by the Taliban, did not want to be separated from them but knew it was the only way to ensure they would be safe. For months, Freshta did everything she could to …

Liberty had quite the journey home from the Middle East to Germany to New York — all to reunite with Sergeant Eric! When he found her, Liberty was a skinny puppy scrounging for food. She was timid and scared, but the Sergeant earned her trust over time. In the middle of a war zone, the …

We are excited to announce that SPCA International and BuDhaGirl have teamed up to raise funds for abused and neglected animals worldwide! BuDhaGirl is all about living an inspired life — feeling connected to the world, giving blessings to others, and leaving things better than you found them. In that spirit, BuDhaGirl is donating a …

Over the last 17 years, we have had the pleasure of working alongside many caring and hardworking women who use their voices to take a stand and help protect animals around the world. In honor of International Women’s Day, we want to recognize three outstanding women championing animal rights and welfare. From advocating for abused …

From the moment we looked into Lola’s sad eyes, she had our hearts. It was clear she had suffered her entire life, and we were determined to help her never have to endure pain again. Thanks to your kindness and generosity, we were able to rush aid to this sweet girl. We’re happy to report …

Last month, our team traveled to the Middle East for a special mission – bringing seven patriot pets to the United States! One of those lucky dogs was Leo, who Lieutenant Lindsey rescued while on deployment.
After several weeks and lots of planning and paperwork, our team was finally able to bring Leo home. And …

While our mission is to help animals, we love it when we can also help people at the same time, which is why we are so excited to introduce our new Shelter Support partner, PAWsitive Recovery. Based in Denver, Colorado, PAWsitive Recovery is a non-profit organization helping people and their animals heal from the wounds …

This month, we are contributing $150,000 in grants to local and international organizations to fund spay-neuter programs for stray and companion animals. From Egypt to Mexico to Cambodia, these grants will help our partners around the globe provide these essential services to animals in need and raise awareness of the importance of spaying and neutering.