IN THE NEWS
June 6th 2009
VIDEO: 3 Baboons Explore Their New Home
Three baboons have a safe new home in Kuwait thanks in part to a SPCA International Emergency Grant and K's Path. SPCA’s emergency grant helped make it possible for these three beautiful creatures to get a new home and roam in their new habitat free of harm. Watch the Video!
June 2nd 2009
Fallen soldier’s pup Laia arrives in U.S.
Richard Hutchison didn't get to see his brother, Maj. Steven Hutchison, return home alive from Iraq. But Monday he got at least a tiny comfort: Laia, the dog the soldier rescued and loved in Iraq, landed in the United States after being saved by his former comrades and Operation Baghdad Pups, an offshoot of SPCA International. Read More
May 23rd 2009
Fallen Soldier's Dog Coming Home from Iraq
In a heartwarming Memorial Day weekend announcement, SPCA International is proud to honor fallen U.S. Iraq and Vietnam War veteran Major Steven Hutchison by rescuing his team’s dog, Laia, from Iraq. Maj. Hutchison was killed by a roadside bomb earlier this month and became the oldest American fatality in Iraq at age 60. Read More
May 11th 2009
Natural Disaster Pet Evacuation Tips
The California wildfires have displaced thousands of people and burned many homes. While the communities continue to battle the blaze, many people around the country wonder how to protect their animals in the face of natural disasters.
April 27th 2009
You Picked a Winner!
Thank you for your participation in the Social Designer inaugural t-shirt competition! Hundreds of designers from around the world submitted designs promoting animal welfare, and you helped pick a winner. Check Out the Winning Design!
April 9th 2009
BREAKING NEWS: Dog Murdered in Texas
A Navy SEAL's therapy dog was brutally killed by four young men last week. Help us demand that Texas courts prosecute the four animal abuse criminals to the fullest extent of the law. Sign the petition!
April 8th 2009
RESCUE: Soldiers’ Pets Saved!
The Operation Baghdad Pups team returned from Iraq last week, successfully completing Mission #25. We are pleased to tell our supporters that their donations led directly to the happy ending we all wanted for these dogs.
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Hot Dog: Summer Safety Tips
by SPCA International Staff
Dogs can make wonderful travel companions. Many dogs will be quick to jump in the car and stick their head out the open window, but taking your dog with you is not always a good idea. The summer heat can quickly cause a car ride to become a deadly outing.
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Dog Park Safety Tips
Spring into Warm Weather with Bark Busters
by Liam Crowe
As the warm spring air begins to roll in, dog lovers need to prepare for more time outdoors with their furry friends. Dog parks are a great place to enjoy the outdoors, but can also be unsafe if proper measures aren’t taken.
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Kids Summer Animal Activities
by SPCA International Staff
Hey kids, want to spend your summer helping animals? Last summer, ten year-old Noel Beecroft (pictured here) helped dogs and cats by organizing her neighbors, family, and friends in support of SPCA International’s Operation Baghdad Pups program. You can help too! Here are five fun activity ideas for you and your friends:
