Feature Stories

The bushfires in Australia have devastated wildlife habitats and left animal welfare organizations scrambling for resources. So, we are proud to share that SPCA International recently provided a $60,000 grant to the RSPCA in South Australia so they could purchase two rescue vehicles.

Each month, SPCA International rescues animals befriended by military service members overseas. We’re bringing dogs and cats to the U.S. as quickly as possible, but many won’t make it before borders are closed and flights are cancelled. Until travel resumes, we’re committed to keeping these animals safe.

Members of the SPCA International community have stepped up in a big way to support animal welfare groups affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Thanks to many generous individuals, we’re rushing grants to shelters in Asia, Europe and Latin America that are struggling with the fallout of this situation.SPCA International is coordinating with partners to respond …

Do you remember Ophelia? She was found in Guatemala City. Filthy, matted and scared. After being rescued and a visit to the groomer she looked like a new dog. Now, she’s found her forever home. Ophelia’s new family sent an update video that we think you’ll love.

Long-time SPCA International partner SOS Galgos is celebrating 20 years of life-saving work. Spanish Greyhounds, known as Galgos in Spain, are at incredible risk. They are used for hunting, so they don’t receive the same protections as other dogs. But SOS Galgos is turning the tide. They have educated thousands of citizens about humane animal …

Manydogs of Chernobyl used to die from starvation and thirst each winter, but our partner organization Clean Futures Fund is changing that. They are implementing a new and exciting feeding program to ensure the dogs of Chernobyl have access to adequate food and clean water.

As you know there has been an overwhelming amount of heartbreak over the last month in Australia. But we are working with partners on the ground to rescue and rehabilitate any animals we can find in need of help. Hundreds of Joeys have been left orphaned — we believe their mothers fled for their lives and most …

Each year, SPCA International partners with under-resourced animal welfare groups in developing countries to fund spay and neuter clinics.. One of our longstanding partners in this program is Spay Panama. This is an incredible group of volunteer veterinarians, technicians and local citizens that come together to offer sterilizations and veterinary care on a large scale. …

Do you remember Daisy? Last October, we shared the story of how someone had cruelly hacked off her paw and left her to die. It was a truly horrific injury. At the time, we didn’t know if Daisy would live. Miraculously, she did. Now she is finally where she belongs with her forever family in …