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Now is the time to start a buddy system with a trusted neighbor, so you can check on each other’s animals in the event there is an evacuation and either one of you are not home.  Some disasters happen with little to no warning, and if you are away from home at the time, it […]

The next time you take your dog or cat to the vet, include disaster preparedness in the discussion with your veterinarian. Or just make a call now. At SPCA International, we know how important to know in advance of a disaster what your veterinary hospital is prepared to do in a crisis. The first question should […]

If You Live In the Evacuation Area If you do not evacuate, look for animals that have been left behind and are in need of food and fresh drinking water.  Provide what you can.  If possible, safely confine them until their owner can be found. Free any animals that are confined and at risk of […]

The American Red Cross has excellent information on its website that can assist you in creating a plan for the people in your family. SPCA International wants to remind you that your plan needs to include your animals as well. Their survival may depend on the decisions you make. The two most critical elements to […]

When it comes time to evacuate, the most important priority is for you, your family and your companion animals to get to safety.  Do not risk injury or becoming trapped in an unsafe situation by gathering these items at the last minute – prepare for a natural disaster ahead of time by organizing these items […]

Step 1:  Grab-and-Go Disaster Kit Prepare an evacuation kit for every animal in your household or on your property.  Visit our Grab-and-Go Disaster Kit essentials page for a detailed list of what should be included in the kit for each animal.  SPCA International recommends you prepare these kits now.  You never know when disaster will strike – […]

Engage in sustainable tourism – We can all engage in sustainable tourism close to home and abroad. Visiting national parks in our home country and viewing animals at a safe distance helps conserve them in their national habitat. If long-distance travel is more appealing, you can join a safari, visit an eco-lodge, or find other […]

Many myths surround trophy hunting. Read on to learn the reality. Myth #1 – Trophy hunting supports healthy populations Reality – Trophy hunters target animals with the best physical traits. They usually target males with big manes, horns, tusks or antlers. This means animal groups lose leaders. This can lead to more deaths. For example, […]

Trophy hunting is legal in many countries. Between 2005 and 2014, more than 1.26 million wildlife trophies were imported to the U.S, according to a report by Humane Society International. Many of the trophies imported from the continent of Africa are ranked as Vulnerable or Threatened endangered species lists. SPCA International is firmly against trophy […]

The Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China is one of the most well-known and publicized events centered around dog meat consumption. Because it is called a festival, it is easy to misinterpret this event as historical and culturally important, but it is not. In fact, the “festival” began in 2009 and is promoted by local […]