Feature Stories

SPCA International is proud to support animal-loving Ukrainians. We continue to support partner organizations as they have worked tirelessly to support Ukrainian pets and families as they cross Ukrainian borders to safety in neighboring countries.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who stepped up with a donation for the adopted military pups that have been stuck overseas for weeks or months. All thirty-two dogs will make their way to Canada in the coming days, and some have already arrived!

Thank you to everyone who stepped up with a donation for Ukrainian refugee pets. A true testament to the bond between pets and their humans, many families continue to arrive at border crossings with their beloved pets. Your support means refugees are met by SPCA International partners providing veterinary care, pet food, blankets, crates and …

SPCA International is a proud supporter of a new shelter in Spain! The facility is dedicated to the care of Spanish Greyhounds, known as Galgos. Our longtime partner organization, SOS Galgos, is thrilled to share this heartwarming video of their first arrivals.

March is Women’s History Month, so what better time to celebrate women in animal welfare? Women are the driving force behind animal welfare initiatives throughout the globe and we see them at the helm of truly life-saving work. Alexandra is just one of these women. 

After months of careful coordination, 285 dogs and cats have arrived from Afghanistan! By far our most complicated rescue yet, we are incredibly grateful to every single person who helped save these animals’ lives. Hundreds if not thousands of people have stepped up to keep these dogs and cats safe. Every single donor, volunteer and …

Our incredible partners in Brazil trapped and sterilized 55 cats abandoned on an island off the coast of Rio. Even more exciting than this initial success, they have received approval from authorities to set up a shelter for the cats and they will frequently refresh food and water.

This February, SPCA International is designating $100,000 to spay and neuter efforts around the globe. Among many other successful campaigns, our Middle East team recently held a successful spay and neuter event with our partners from the UK embassy in Baghdad.

Today, as our rescue partners around the world prepare for this monumental flight to finally take place, we are proud to share the events and spotlight the many efforts that have set the stage for animal rescue history to be made. We are very proud of our role in this historic rescue and how far …

Thank you to everyone who recently donated for the care of pups waiting overseas to be reunited with the soldiers who love them. Though they haven’t made it to their soldier’s homes yet, we are happy to share this sweet interview with a soldier who has been reunited with his pup.