Unleashing Hope

Last month, we introduced you to two beautiful huskies, Gauge and Serenity. These delightful pups swiftly stole the hearts of our community, and through your incredible generosity, we were able to welcome them into our care. Gauge and Serenity are now safe and happy at our partner board and train facility, receiving the care and love they deserve.

Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with SPCA International’s PAWsitive Recovery Program! We appreciate your dedication to helping animals in need. Please answer each question as thoroughly as possible. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. – Step 1 of 4 Personal Information Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Address *Address Line 1Address Line […]

10 Horses Need Urgent Rescue

  URGENT: HORSES NEED EMERGENCY RESCUE Ten horses abandoned in a junkyard are fighting for their lives without food, water, or shelter. Tied up and unable to escape, these helpless creatures are trapped in a cruel nightmare and lose hope with each passing day. The clock is ticking for these innocent souls. They are all […]

Workshops

Solo Workshops: $250 Sit, Stay, Heal We incorporate basic dog training methods and relate them to recovery. In this workshop, we train the dogs’ basic commands while also coaching people on the simplicity of sitting still, staying positive, and healing themselves. Mindful Dog Movement and Exercise We get out with the dogs and get moving. […]

Pet Visits

SPCA International’s PAWsitive Recovery program facilitates “in treatment” pet visits to uplift and motivate patients, fostering a positive atmosphere within treatment facilities through the sense of purpose and responsibility instilled by animal interactions. Dogs particularly evoke joyful memories and provide unconditional love, significantly reducing stress, anxiety, and loneliness. Recognizing pets as integral family members, PAWsitive […]

Boarding Application

Update: We are in the process of restructuring our out-of-state foster program and are only able to accept applications from pet owners in Colorado and, in limited cases, New York until further notice. Thank you for your understanding. Please answer each question as thoroughly as possible so we can help your pets foster get to […]

Become A Foster

Thank you for your interest in fostering for SPCA International’s PAWsitive Recovery program. We are excited that you are interested in fostering with us and helping people and their animals along the road to recovery. Before applying, please carefully review the following: ● We require an application, references, a home visit, as well as a foster contract. […]

Volunteer with PAWsitive Recovery

At PAWsitive Recovery, our mission is to facilitate the healing process of individuals struggling with addiction by incorporating the therapeutic benefits of animal interaction and companionship. We firmly believe that the presence of animals can have a profound effect on the recovery journey. Volunteers play a vital role in helping us create a nurturing environment […]

Animal Assisted Therapy

Animal-assisted therapy has proven effective in treating people with mental disabilities, illness, and addiction. SPCA International’s PAWsitive Recovery program matches people in treatment or sober living with shelter animals in a variety of fun and effective workshop settings, combining companionship, exercise, and socialization with the opportunity to help prepare an abused or neglected animal for […]

Foster Program

Pet owners seeking help for substance abuse or wishing to leave a domestic violence situation are often faced with a heartbreaking decision: abandon a beloved companion or forgo getting help. The PAWsitive Recovery program ensures that individuals battling addictions or escaping domestic violence don’t have to choose between their pet and their healing journey. We […]