Dogs can make great running buddies, and there are several benefits to logging your miles together. It’s a great way to bond with your canine companion, and they will enjoy getting some exercise outside. Running can also ward… Read More

Every year, millions of unwanted animals show up in animal shelters across the United States. According to the ASPCA, approximately 6.3 million animals end up in shelters each year, many of them the result of unplanned litters. Spaying… Read More

Every single animal that comes through our shelter has a story. Some are complex, many are sad, but all of them get better the minute they arrive at the Virginia Beach SPCA. Emmie and her two sisters were… Read More

It was 15 years ago that Dr. Towana Hunter first got involved with the Virginia Beach SPCA. While working with Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs, she brought students to volunteer at our shelter once a week. “It was such… Read More

All dogs and cats need regular grooming to stay happy and healthy. Proper grooming includes keeping your pet’s eyes, ears, skin, nails, teeth, and fur clean. While all pets benefit from regular grooming, pets with long hair need… Read More

Every single animal that comes through our shelter has a story. Some are complex, many are sad, but all of them get better the minute they arrive at the Virginia Beach SPCA. Kenzo was part of an unplanned… Read More

It is hard to believe that 2022 is here. 2021 was one heck of a year…one on the tails of the tumultuous year that was 2020. As I sit here with my mask still in place, there has… Read More

Every single animal that comes through our shelter has a story. Some are complex, many are sad, but all of them get better the minute they arrive at the Virginia Beach SPCA. Cali arrived at the VBSPCA in… Read More

As a proud pet parent of two rescue dogs, Amy Mallet is a passionate advocate for animal adoption. She joined the Virginia Beach SPCA Board of Directors two years ago because of her experience with her own pets…. Read More