The mission of SPCA International is simple but vast: to advance the safety and well-being of animals.
In 1999, started as a service to the community, holistic veterinarian Debra Rykoff founded Fur Keeps Animal Rescue, a small organization dedicated to saving animals from high kill shelters and other life threatening situations. Then, with the advent of the huge need created by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Debra volunteered in New Orleans for 6 months and brought back 185 animals […]
Due to a busy kitten season, The Newnan-Coweta Humane Society has been incurring a large influx of cats and kittens. Unfortunately, because of lack of space, time is running out for many of these wonderful pets and after seeing their plea for supplies on a national animal newsletter, SPCAI’s Shelter Grant Program responded. There are many […]
Arriving as a volunteer teacher in the little known resort town of Sangklaburi, Thailand, Gemma Ashford was shocked by the plight of the emaciated street dogs she found scavenging hopelessly in the town’s market. These sad forgotten dogs bore every mark of abuse, some limping, others bearing open and festering wounds. Most of the dogs carried […]
Stray dogs have been a significant part of daily life in İstanbul and most other cities in Turkey for hundreds of years. Loved and protected by a few, tolerated by many and hated by even more, tens of thousands of them roam the streets in a culture that isn’t exactly crazy about them. So in […]
Special Needs K9, Inc. is a volunteer run, non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of dogs and other animals with physical, medical and other special needs. Founded by Michael Pravec and his wife Stacey in 2009, the organization strives to save animals that other groups may view as “unsaveable”. In addition to helping dogs and […]
Kitty Kind rescues homeless cats and kittens, makes sure they receive needed veterinary care, and finds forever homes for them. Unadoptable animals live at the shelter for life. They sponsor a Seniors for Seniors event, matching potential senior owners with older cats and a Kitty Koncert Memorial event where owners who have recently lost a […]
AGAPE is a nonprofit organization that rescues dogs and cats that are abused and/or abandoned in the city and its surroundings. They seek a permanent loving home for the young and healthy ones, while the old and sick remain in the shelter where they receive the care and love needed for the rest of their […]
Husky Romi is a non-profit organization providing a safe haven for abandoned and abused huskies and wolves in South Africa. They provide a home to huskies and wolves that can’t be kept as pets, because of their complicated nature. Many of the animals arrive in poor condition, some not even knowing what grass is, and […]
House of Puddles ( HOP) is a retirement home for homeless basset hounds, operated by Marilyn Brazzle. Since 2002, Marilyn has provided a home for over 70 senior or special needs hounds, accepted at the request or referral of basset hound rescue organizations. The seniors at HOP average about 12 years in age. Their health […]
Founded in 2008, Tranquility Trail Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the compassionate care of companion animals. The Tranquility Trail mission is to rescue, shelter, rehabilitate and hopefully find a forever home for every animal that finds its way to the shelter. Tranquility Trail Animal Sanctuary is wholly committed to the preservation, protection […]
