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Soldier Adopts Puppy From Iraq
May 21, 2016U.S. Army veteran and international detachment fighter, Ken Wyrsch, befriended a puppy named Oliver while on the frontlines of the fight against ISIS. Ken contacted SPCA International for help getting Oliver out of Iraq when his time there came to an end. Quotes, photos and video are included in this heartwarming blog post! -
2016 Shelter Support Photo Recap
May 7, 2016A visual look at 11 of the shelters and rescue organizations SPCA International has supported so far in 2016 through the Shelter Support Fund program. -
Mission Tails 2016 Rescues Photos
May 7, 2016What a year 2016 has already been for our OBP: Worldwide program! Since January, we have been able to rescue 11 dogs and 10 cats for U.S. Military and American citizens serving in some very challenging areas of the world. And that’s not all; we have 10 more who are currently awaiting rescue as well, … -
Veterinary Supply Aid: Providing Essential Equipment to Remote Areas
April 7, 2016As pet parents we never give a second thought to the essential routine and emergency care that our furry friends need. A call or trip to the vet and we are quickly provided with vital medications and vaccines. However in many developing countries these supplies are hard if not impossible to come by, leaving animals … -
Mission Tails: Evi +10 Rescue Details
April 4, 2016In March, we urgently requested help for a special rescue from Kuwait. U.S. Army FSR “Hawk” Judson had found Evi on base and he said, “It was love at first sight.” You responded with waves of support that helped us not only assure Evi’s rescue but the rescue of 10 other servicemembers animals too! In … -
Hundreds of leashes and collars delivered to the dogs of Tanzania!
March 4, 2016Thanks to your support we were able to deliver a sizable grant to TAWESO in order to purchase much needed leashes and collars that are now being handed out during clinics in the rural areas of Tanzania. -
Brew is Cruisin’ Home
March 4, 2016Brew was shot and the bullet still lodged in her chest. Additionally, due to being purposefully hit by a car while living on the streets, Brew’s front right paw had to be amputated. Thankfully this girl is a survivor and being less one limb doesn’t seem to bother this little firecracker at all! She has … -
A Safe Haven for Farm Animals: R.A.S.T.A.
February 16, 2016Lucie Cerny founded the Rescue and Sanctuary for Threatened Animals (RASTA) in 2001. Located on the east coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, R.A.S.T.A. provides a no-kill and cage-free permanent home to farm animals, as well as dogs and cats. Offering an interactive experience to the visiting public, Lucie and the RASTA volunteers aim … -
Mission ‘Tails’: Brew & Dushka Updates + 21 Other Rescues Underway
January 22, 2016Happy 2016! This year has already proved busy for our Operation Baghdad Pups: Worldwide team. While many of us were busy with holiday activities, our OBP: Worldwide team was coordinating last minute rescues at the end of December in Iraq. Shortly thereafter, our New Year got off with a bang when we received an unexpected … -
Video: Tyapa Walking on Two Legs and Rehabilitation Update
January 19, 2016Many of you will remember this remarkable dog, Tyapa and her story of abuse and rescue from our emails in December. Tyapa had her two left paws brutally chopped off for no reason other than that she happened to wander onto an unfriendly farmer’s property. In an act of unthinkable evil, the property owner caught …
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