Who We Are
The Mission of SPCA of Northern Virginia is to end the abuse and
homelessness of cats and dogs.
SPCA NOVA
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Northern Virginia (SPCA NOVA) is a volunteer-based, non-profit, private organization. We were established by local citizens to rescue domestic cats and dogs from cruelty, neglect and abandonment. We rescue hundreds of cats and dogs each year. SPCA NOVA is a “no-kill” organization that does not euthanize healthy, adoptable cats and dogs. We don’t have a traditional shelter. Our cats live in foster homes and our dogs live either in foster homes or a private kennel until adopted.
Rescue and Rehabilitation
We respond to citizen requests for help and investigate reports of animal cruelty or neglect with experienced volunteers and a court-appointed humane investigator. We specialize in:
- Rescuing and rehabilitating cats and dogs that have the greatest need for our help – especially those who are victims of cruelty, neglect or abandonment.
- Taking cats and dogs into our care from local shelters when space is available.
- Providing veterinary care, rehabilitation and professional dog training to animals in our care.
What We Do
Adoption
We seek safe, loving, life-long homes for our cats and dogs. Our services include:
- Hosting adoption fairs for dogs.
- Arranging in-home adoption visits and periodic adoption events for cats.
- Finding the right life-long match between our cats and dogs and their adoptive families.
Spay/Neuter
We address various spay/neuter issues through our Spay,
Inc. program and other initiatives. We focus on:
- Providing discounted spay/neuter referrals to animal hospitals and spay/neuter clinics for anyone who needs assistance – no income or residency requirements!
- Providing low-cost or free spay/neuter assistance to low-income residents.
- Educating government and community officials, pet owners, and others about the benefits of spaying/neutering.
- Partnering with local and regional spay/neuter programs to provide access to affordable spay/ neuter services.
Community Outreach and Education
We educate the public about animal and human welfare issues. Our activities include:
- Providing information through our Website, newsletter, on-line communication, and community and adoption events about animal health and behavior and the positive impact companion animals have on our quality of life.
- Participating in or sponsoring community events such as pet fiestas and dog washes.
- Offering humane education at local schools to teach children how to be safe around animals as well as responsible pet owners.
How You Can Help
Please join our volunteers to help end animal cruelty, neglect, and
abandonment in our community. Here are a few things you can do.
Foster
Consider opening up your heart and your home to a rescued cat or dog.
- We need foster homes year round – especially during “kitten season!”
- You provide a safe and loving temporary haven while we work to find a loving, permanent home.
- SPCA NOVA provides training and support to foster parents and pays for all veterinary care.
- For More information, click here
Volunteer
You can volunteer in big or small ways.
- Meet our rescued cats and dogs by volunteering at a community event or adoption fair.
- We need help responding to citizen requests for assistance, writing grants, performing administrative tasks, and organizing events.
- SPCA NOVA needs volunteers with skills in marketing, communications and fundraising.
- For More information, click here
Donate
We need funding and supplies – no donation is too small and they are
tax-deductible.
- SPCA NOVA raises funds through private donations, adoption fees, membership dues and fund-raising events.
- We need food, carriers, crates, kitty-condos, toys, towels, blankets and much more. For More information, click here
- We also have a car donation program. For More information, click here.
- For More information on donating, click here
Keep Your Eyes and Ears Open
If an animal in your own neighborhood needs help – please do something!
- Contact us for information, advice or assistance. We will help you address the situation.
- If you believe an animal is being neglected or abused, our court-appointed humane investigator will investigate and work to resolve the situation.
- If you see an animal that needs help, our volunteers can help you find a solution.
- Recommend our Spay, Inc. program to anyone who needs spay/neuter assistance for cats and dogs.
Working together, we can make a difference!