FOR RELEASE THROUGH April 28, 2013
Media Contact: Lesley Kirrene (916)504-2828

What
The Sacramento SPCA will hold its Annual Spring Book Sale featuring thousands of new and used books at dog-gone great prices!

The sale, one of the largest book sales in Northern California, will include thousands of bargain books in 40 categories, including fine and collectible books, religion, literature, humor, history, military, animals, mystery, romance, children’s, westerns and many more.

All proceeds benefit the Sacramento SPCA, a local, independent non-profit organization caring for more than 11,000 homeless animals annually.

When
Saturday, April 20 – Sunday, April 28, 2013
Hours: 10AM to 6PM on Saturdays and Weekdays; 11AM to 5PM Sundays

Where
2310 Watt Avenue, inside the Country Club Plaza Shopping Center (southeast corner of Watt and El Camino, near the former Gottschalk’s)

Book Donations
If you have books to donate, please bring them to the Sacramento SPCA at 6201 Florin Perkins Road, Sacramento, CA 95828 Tuesday through Sunday between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

For more information
Call the Sacramento SPCA at (916) 504-2842, email vmasters@sspca.org or visit www.sspca.org

For release through December 30, 2012
Media Contact:  Lesley Kirrene, 504-2858

(Sacramento, CA) – The Sacramento SPCA, City of Sacramento Animal Care Services, Sacramento County Animal Care & Regulation, and Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary are holding a joint Home for the Holidays pet adoption special which will run through December 30.  The goal of the holiday adoption promotion is to increase adoptions community-wide and to ultimately find new homes for 1,000 homeless animals by the end of 2012.  During Home for the Holidays, adoption fees for all animals will be reduced by 75%.

The four participating shelters will take in more than 35,000 homeless animals this year alone.  Sacramento animal shelters are overburdened with hundreds of animals seeking permanent homes.  Through Home for the Holidays, the shelters will work together to boost adoptions, and will strive to facilitate 1,000 additional adoptions before the end of the year.

“We’re hoping that when people are thinking of adding a furry family member to their household this holiday season, that they will visit their local animal shelters first, and give an animal a Home for the Holidays,” said Rick Johnson, Sacramento SPCA Chief Executive Officer.

For more information on Home for the Holidays visit the Sacramento SPCA or www.happytails.org, www.sacpetsearch.com, or www.SacCountyShelter.net.

For release through November 21, 2012
Media Contact:  Lesley Kirrene (916) 504-2828

(Sacramento, CA) – Add a little HOPPINESS to your holidays with the Sacramento SPCA’s HOPPY Thanksgiving rabbit adoption special.  Adopt a bunny from the Sacramento SPCA through November 21 for just $20 (that’s more than half-off the regular adoption fee).  Oh, HOPPY DAY!

Rabbits are bright, inquisitive, social and affectionate animals that enjoy the company of people and other gentle animals.  With just a little training and attention, rabbits can make wonderful indoor companions.  Rabbits are clean animals, making them reasonably easy to litter box train.

The HOPPY THANKSGIVING rabbit adoption special will take place at the Sacramento SPCA, 6201 Florin-Perkins Road, during normal shelter hours.  For additional information and to view some of the currently adoptable rabbits, visit www.sspca.org

For immediate release
October 15, 2012
Media Contact:  Lesley Kirrene, (916) 504-2828

The Sacramento SPCA is proud to announce that Sacramento Magazine readers have voted the organization the Best Place to Volunteer for the fifth year.

The SPCA is fortunate to have more than 2,200 dedicated volunteers who provide over 34,000 hours of service to the shelter annually.  SPCA volunteers assist in nearly every area of the shelter including dog walking, cat socialization, clerical assistance, and special event support.

To learn more about volunteering at the Sacramento SPCA, call (916) 383-7387, extension 9133 or visit the SPCA’s website at www.sspca.org

For release through November 3, 2012
Media Contact: Lesley Kirrene (916)504-2828

(Sacramento, CA) – Get a jump on the holidays when Santa makes a special visit to the Sacramento SPCA on Saturday, November 3 from 11AM to 4PM.

Don’t miss Santa Paws at the Sacramento SPCA where you’ll have the opportunity to have your holiday photos taken with your two- and four-legged family members and Santa himself. Photo packages start at just $20.

Santa Paws will take place at the Sacramento SPCA, 6201 Florin-Perkins Road, Sacramento.

For more information please call (916) 504-2868.

For Immediate Release
Media Contact:  Lesley Kirrene (916) 504-2828

(Sacramento, CA) – Four Sacramento animal shelters are holding a “$10 Fall Feline Frenzy” adoption special throughout the month of October in an effort to place more than 100 cats in new homes.

Visit the Sacramento SPCA, Sacramento County Animal Care & Regulation, City of Sacramento Front Street Shelter or Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary through October 31 and adopt an adult cat ( one year and older) for just $10.  Adoptions include a spay or neuter surgery, collar and ID tag, vaccinations and more.

Check shelter websites for adoption center hours and information on adoptable cats.

Ready to curl up with a good book?   Looking for unique holiday decorations or that special gift?

Don’t miss the Sacramento SPCA’s Annual Fall Book Sale and Holiday Boutique.

The Book Sale will be held from Wednesday, November 14 – Sunday, November 18 at Country Club Plaza (2310 Watt Avenue).  The sale will feature hundreds of gently-used books in a variety of popular categories including fiction, games and puzzles, children’s books, romance, mystery, tabletop, adventure, biographies, science fiction, cookbooks and more.

Book sale hours are 10am – 7pm Wednesday through Saturday (11/14 – 11/17), and 11am – 6pm on Sunday (11/18).  For more information on the SPCA Book Sale call (916) 504-2842 or vmasters@sspca.org.

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As a special holiday bonus, the SPCA Thrift Store is hosting a Holiday Boutique Sale at Country Club Plaza as well.  The Boutique Sale will feature specially-selected items from the Sacramento SPCA Thrift Store.  Shop the SPCA Holiday Boutique for unique holiday decorations and crafts, special gifts, clothing and more.

The Holiday Boutique will be open Thursday – Sunday from November 14 – 25.  Boutique hours will be from 10am – 7pm Thursday – Saturday and 11am – 6pm on Sundays.   For more information on the SPCA Thrift Store Boutique, call (916) 442-8118.

Proceeds from both sales benefit the Sacramento SPCA.  The SPCA will care for more than 13,500 homeless animals this year alone. 

For release through September 16, 2012
Media Contact: Lesley Kirrene (916) 504-2828

(Sacramento, CA) – FUR a limited time only, adoption fees will be waived on all felines at the Sacramento SPCA.  From Friday, September 14 through Sunday, September 16, approved adopters can take home a kitten or an adult cat free of charge.  All kittens and cats adopted from the Sacramento SPCA are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, licensed, and they come with a collar and PURRSONALIZED ID tag (that’s a savings of more than $85).

The SPCA shelter is full of felines, and is hoping to place ore than 100 cats and kittens into FUR-EVER homes during this adoption special.  This special is almost too good to be true and can only last FUR a limited time, so visit the SPCA September 14-16 and take home a furry, feline friend – and it’s FREE-FUR-ALL!

The Sacramento SPCA is located at 6201 Florin Perkins Road in Sacramento.  The shelter is open from 11AM to 6PM.  FUR more information, and to view just a few of the SPCA’s available cats and kittens, click here. 

While every day should be “Be kind to Animals Day,” May 8-12 is the official “Be Kind the Animals Week.”  This annual event, which has been celebrated nationwide since 1915, commemorates the role animals play in our lives and promotes ways to treat animals humanely.

As part of an ongoing effort to increase the adoption of shelter animals, the Sacramento SPCA is celebrating Be Kind to Animals Week by serving up a week’s-worth of Daily Specials on adoptable animals.  From half-off adoption fees to a daily Yappy Hour Special, the SPCA has a complete and varied menu with something for everyone!

Visit the Sacramento SPCA during Be Kind to Animals Week (May 8-12) and take advantage of Daily Specials including:

Tabby Tuesday

All tabby cats ½-off

Wild Card Wednesday

Pick a card and test your luck…Everyone’s a winner! 

Thirty-day Thursday

All animals who have been at the SPCA 30-days or more are ½-off

Fat Cat Friday

All portly cats are ½-off

Small Animal Saturday

All small animals (everyone but dogs and cats) are ½-off

Super Senior Sunday

All animals age five-years or older are ½-off

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On Saturday June 30, 2012, the Sacramento area will be treated to an unforgettable event — an Exhibition Polo Match, with all the excitement and regalia reminiscent of the royal spectacles of the past.

Set at the beautiful Chamberlain Ranch in nearby Wilton, the event will include delicious food by Chef Matt Woolston of the Supper Club, a “Champagne Divot Stomp,” fine California wines, shopping at the Vendor Village, music, and the Parade of Hats – all while guests experience the heart-stopping excitement of Polo!

Ticket information:

Royal Club Tickets – $150 – Includes reserved table seating, swag bag,

Champagne Divot Stomp with complimentary sparkling wine, butler served food, wines and soft drinks. (Royal Club tables of eight $1,200).

VIP Tickets – $75 – Includes table seating, Champagne Divot Stomp with complimentary sparkling wine and a buffet dinner, wines and soft drinks. (VIP tables of eight $600).

Unreserved Lawn Tickets – $25 – Bring a blanket or chairs. Food and drink available for purchase.

Purchase your tickets to The Lasher Polo Classic before they sell out!  Visit www.sspca.org or call (916) 504-2802.

Event Schedule:

2:30pm – Gates open

3:30pm – Hospitality opens

5:30pm – Polo commences

7:30pm – Event closes

The Lasher Polo Classic, sponsored by The Lasher Auto Group, is a benefit for the Sacramento  SPCA.  Proceeds raised through the event will help the SPCA to care for more than 13,500 animals in 2012.

The Sacramento SPCA is an independent non-profit organization that has been helping homeless animals in Sacramento since 1894.

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