Shelter of the Week
Support Your Local Shelter!
SPCA International chooses an animal shelter that we feel is not only doing a great job, but also needs a little extra financial assistance. Each of the following shelters has received a $1,000 check from SPCA International. Click on any shelter if you wish to find out more about the fantastic work they’re doing.
Click here to learn more about the Shelter of the Week program, or to nominate a deserving shelter in your community.
We hope you will join SPCA International in supporting these deserving shelters!
Suffolk Humane Society (Suffolk, VA)
In just their first year of operation the Suffolk Humane Society has spayed and neutered over 900 dogs and cats and have greatly increased adoptions of animals at Suffolk Animal Control.
Protecting Animal Welfare Society Kuwait (Kuwait)
PAWS Kuwait provides shelter to animals in need. Thanks to the help of a visiting veterinarian, they are able to provide basic care, vaccinations, and spay and neuter for these animals.
Independent Cat Society (Westville, IN)
The Independent Cat Society strives to redefine the meaning of “adoptable” by placing countless older and special needs cats, who otherwise may not have found homes.
Animal Lifeline of Iowa (Des Moines, IA)
Animal Lifeline of Iowa, is a special needs shelter that accepts cats and dogs who are handicapped, have been injured or abused or suffer from serious medical conditions.
Country Critters Rescue Centre
(Sedro Woolley, WA)
Country Critters Rescue Corral specializes in the recovery of abandoned, abused and neglected domestic animals – in particular, pigs.
WOOFF (Sacramento, CA)
Week of February 18, 2008
WOOFF strives to improve the lives of the animals of the homeless by providing spaying and neutering, veterinary care, collars and leashes, payment for temporary boarding for abandoned animals, and adoption of animals who have been abandoned.
WOOFF strives to improve the lives of the animals of the homeless by providing spaying and neutering, veterinary care, collars and leashes, payment for temporary boarding for abandoned animals, and adoption of animals who have been abandoned.
Circle of Friends Humane Society
(Grand Forks, ND)
Week of February 4, 2008
In addition to looking after the dispossessed, homeless and needy animals of the community, CFHS is committed to reaching out to the public through their Humane Education program.
In addition to looking after the dispossessed, homeless and needy animals of the community, CFHS is committed to reaching out to the public through their Humane Education program.
SpayED (Brookfield, VT)
Week of January 21, 2008
In 2006 SpayED started their mobile spay and neuter clinics in Central Vermont and is completely operated by volunteers. During 2007 alone SpayED altered over 700 animals.
In 2006 SpayED started their mobile spay and neuter clinics in Central Vermont and is completely operated by volunteers. During 2007 alone SpayED altered over 700 animals.
Grace Foundation of Northern California
(El Dorado Hills, CA)
Week of January 14, 2008
Grace Foundation's mission is to protect, care for and heal two innocent and very important groups: abused and neglected horses and children who have special emotional and physical needs.
Grace Foundation's mission is to protect, care for and heal two innocent and very important groups: abused and neglected horses and children who have special emotional and physical needs.
Animal Rescue and Foster (Greensboro, NC)
Week of January 7, 2008
Lovingly painted, decorated, and outfitted by scores of volunteers, the modest adoption facility provides an excellent environment for the animals and human visitors alike.
Lovingly painted, decorated, and outfitted by scores of volunteers, the modest adoption facility provides an excellent environment for the animals and human visitors alike.
Loving Companions Animal Rescue (North Pole, AK)
Week of December 17, 2007
The volunteers at Loving Companions Animal Rescue have a year-round wish. They wish for the ability to grant more wishes for the cats and dogs that come into their lives having been discarded by human companions who no longer wanted them.
The volunteers at Loving Companions Animal Rescue have a year-round wish. They wish for the ability to grant more wishes for the cats and dogs that come into their lives having been discarded by human companions who no longer wanted them.
High Desert Humane Society(Silver City, NM)
Week of December 10, 2007
The High Desert Humane Society is dedicated to the health and welfare of companion animals in Grant County, New Mexico. The shelter is often filled to capacity and their principal objective is to find forever homes for the adoptable dogs and cats being housed and cared for in the shelter.
The High Desert Humane Society is dedicated to the health and welfare of companion animals in Grant County, New Mexico. The shelter is often filled to capacity and their principal objective is to find forever homes for the adoptable dogs and cats being housed and cared for in the shelter.
North Attleborough Animal Shelter
North Attleborough, MA
Week of December 3, 2007
The shelter has made great strides in managing feral cat colonies in the town. These once-overlooked and undervalued cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped and given proper veterinary care.
The shelter has made great strides in managing feral cat colonies in the town. These once-overlooked and undervalued cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped and given proper veterinary care.
SPCA Wildlife Care Centre (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
Week of November 26, 2007
The SPCA Wildlife Care Center has also made great strides in fostering a culture of compassion by interacting with and educating the public about living with native and domestic animals.
The SPCA Wildlife Care Center has also made great strides in fostering a culture of compassion by interacting with and educating the public about living with native and domestic animals.
Peace River Refuge & Ranch (Zolfo Springs, FL)
Week of November 19, 2007
Situated on a 90-acre compound in Zolfo Springs, Florida, Peace River Refuge & Ranch provides a sanctuary for abused, neglected, confiscated or unwanted exotic animals.
Situated on a 90-acre compound in Zolfo Springs, Florida, Peace River Refuge & Ranch provides a sanctuary for abused, neglected, confiscated or unwanted exotic animals.
San Luis Valley Animal Welfare Society
(Alamosa, CO)
Week of November 12, 2007
Located in the San Luis Valley, the largest alpine valley in the world and the poorest area in the state of Colorado, the San Luis Valley Animal Welfare Society faces many challenges.
Located in the San Luis Valley, the largest alpine valley in the world and the poorest area in the state of Colorado, the San Luis Valley Animal Welfare Society faces many challenges.
