Feature Stories

  • Meet Charming, Apollo’s Aid First Grant Recipient

    June 8, 2023
    We’re all about supporting our military heroes and their furry companions! That’s why our brand-new Apollo’s Aid program is here to provide emergency medical grants to the beloved pets of U.S. service members. And we’re excited to share that we recently gave our first grant to Charming, the adorable, furry best friend of a U.S. …
  • Paws Up: Dog Meat Trade Survivors Flying Home

    June 8, 2023
    Last month, we received an urgent plea for help from our partner, China Rescue Dogs. They needed help bringing 21 dogs rescued from the cruel dog meat trade in China to safety in the United States. With an estimated cost of $50,000, we knew it would be a huge undertaking, but we could not ignore …
  • Operation Ukraine: Saving Animal Lives on Wheels

    June 8, 2023
    The work in Ukraine is far from over. That’s why we’ve partnered with The Street Dog Coalition and Worldwide Vets to support a mobile veterinary clinic that will provide essential care to animals in need for an entire year.
  • Swell Dog Gelato: Delicious Treats That Give Back

    May 8, 2023
    Back in 2019, we joined forces with Swell, the artisan dog gelato company, to raise funds for animals in need. Today, we are excited to share that Swell has raised $10,000 to help us
    advance the safety and well-being of animals worldwide. We are grateful to have them as our corporate partner and look forward to …
  • Introducing Apollo’s Aid!

    May 4, 2023
    Over the past ten years, our Operation Military Pets (OMP) program has been a lifeline for more than 1,000 military families who received Permanent Change of Address orders. By providing these families with financial aid to help them move their beloved pets, we have ensured that more families stay together and fewer animals end up …
  • May is National Pet Month! Ensure the Well-Being of Your Pets, Today and Always.

    May 2, 2023
    At SPCA International, we understand the importance of pets in our lives. This National Pet Month, we want to remind you of the significance of having an estate plan in place for your furry friends. As a partner with FreeWill, we offer you the chance to create your estate plan for free, including a pet …
  • Available for Adoption: Mike

    March 28, 2023
    Meet Mike, the most handsome good boy you will ever meet. This sweet boy has had a tough life, but you would never know it by looking at him. Mike has so much love to give and wants so badly to find the perfect family he can snuggle with. He is playful, affectionate, and smart. …
  • Thousands of Miles and a Year Later

    March 28, 2023
    In early February 2022, Freshta Siddiqui’s cat Leo and dog Lucky boarded a plane from Afghanistan to Canada. Freshta, who was being targeted by the Taliban, did not want to be separated from them but knew it was the only way to ensure they would be safe. For months, Freshta did everything she could to …
  • Welcome Home, Liberty!

    March 28, 2023
    Liberty had quite the journey home from the Middle East to Germany to New York — all to reunite with Sergeant Eric! When he found her, Liberty was a skinny puppy scrounging for food. She was timid and scared, but the Sergeant earned her trust over time. In the middle of a war zone, the …
  • A Simple & Stylish Way to Give Back

    March 28, 2023
    We are excited to announce that SPCA International and BuDhaGirl have teamed up to raise funds for abused and neglected animals worldwide! BuDhaGirl is all about living an inspired life — feeling connected to the world, giving blessings to others, and leaving things better than you found them. In that spirit, BuDhaGirl is donating a …