Feature Stories

  • Hurricane Response: Picking Up the Pieces

    February 28, 2018
    The 2017 hurricane season devastated the island communities of Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and St. Martin. Through SPCA International’s Disaster Relief Fund organizations in these areas received critical support to continue their important work.
  • Fighting the Abuse of Spanish Greyhounds

    February 28, 2018
    SPCA International has been dedicated to fighting the systemic abuse of Spanish Greyhounds (Galgos). As those efforts continue we are also supporting the constant rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of Spanish Greyhounds and podencos that are abused, tortured and abandoned by these hunters.
  • OBP: Worldwide Super Mission Update

    February 28, 2018
    In January 2018 executive director, Meredith Ayan, and program manager, Lori Kalef, along with 8 volunteers traveled to Beirut, Lebanon where 25 dogs were waiting to finish their long journey to the United States. All of these pups are now safe and sound in their forever homes. They are enjoying the sweet life and you …
  • Radiation Can’t Poison a Dog’s Love

    January 18, 2018
    Over 900 stray dogs roam the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. SPCAI has partnered with Clean Futures Fund to provide veterinary care, vaccinations, feeding stations, radiation monitoring and implement a future adoption program for these almost forgotten dogs.
  • Operation Baghdad Pups: Worldwide Super Mission

    January 18, 2018
    Right now Executive Director, Meredith Ayan, and Program Manager, Lori Kalef, along with eight volunteers are en route to Beirut Lebanon. From there they will transport 25 dogs to the U.S. where their forever homes are waiting. Their journey didn’t start in Lebanon, this is just one of the many stops that these dogs have …
  • 2017: A Year in Review

    December 20, 2017
    We created this photo gallery showcasing some of our individual rescues and international fieldwork. As this year comes to an end, we hope you will take a moment to enjoy the great moments you made possible.
  • Happy Tails & Sandpaper Tongues: 8 Things We Are Thankful For

    November 6, 2017
    During the holiday season, we reflect on the things in our everyday lives that bring us happiness. 8 animal things we are thankful for – animal-related of course! Are you thankful for these things too? As you sit around your family table and consider what you are thankful for maybe the simple joys brought to …
  • One “Lucky” Dog Survived Terrorists

    October 10, 2017
    This “Lucky” dog was adopted by U.S. service members fighting terrorists in the Middle East. SPCAI is working to rescue him now.
  • Get Ready #GivingTuesday

    October 10, 2017
    You may not be drawn to sales on Black Friday, or even to online shopping on Cyber Monday, but don’t miss the chance to kick off the season of giving with a donation to SPCA International.
  • Rebuilding After the Hurricane

    October 10, 2017
    The 2017 hurricane season has had the highest number of major hurricanes since 2010, among the displaced, hundreds of animals were abandoned as Irma approached, leaving shelters like the Humane Society of St. Lucie County at full capacity. After the hurricane tore through their shelter the animals and people might have remained unscathed but the …