A Tail to Tell: SPCA Blog
A Tail to Tell: SPCA Blog
Learn more about the heartwarming stories we see every day at the Sacramento SPCA!
Camp Kindness
Nurturing Compassion at an Early Age
Can you remember the exact moment you knew you loved animals? Maybe it was playing fetch with your family dog? Or cuddling up with your kitten to watch Saturday morning cartoons?
Volunteer Spotlight
"The Dude"
“Helping others is an amazing way to start the day.”
If you’ve been on campus early on a weekday morning, you may have
seen a guy with a cool beard wearing green clogs and a big smile
working his way down the line of kennels, giving potty breaks to
all the dogs on the Adoption Floor. A few of us lovingly
refer to him as The Dude and he has become known
for his dedication and great attitude.
Paw it Forward
Helping Shelter Animals in a New Way!
In the animal rescue world, we often hear the phrase “I wish I could take them ALL home!” And while that feeling is true, we know that it’s not feasible for most of us!
But if you’ve formed a special connection with an animal at the
Sacramento SPCA, how can you help him or her directly if you
can’t adopt?
Henry Wrinkler
One Dog's Story from Bald to Beautiful!
In late March, the Sacramento SPCA received several dogs with severe skin conditions – NINE of them, to be exact. Dubbed the ‘Nifty Nine,’ the pups were found to have serious cases of Demodectic Mange, also known as Demodex. This parasite lives in the hair follicles of dogs, and for most dogs with healthy immune systems, does not cause an issue.
Amy
Playing the Long Game
If you’re at all connected to the Sacramento SPCA, then you’ve heard of Amy. This stocky pup spent over five months at the shelter waiting to find her new family.
Volunteer Spotlight
Shannon & Ajay: The Banana Family
Chances are, you’ve seen these wonderful humans around campus a
lot lately, and if not: meet Shannon and Ajay. You will often see
them volunteering as a couple (couples who volunteer together
stay together) and Shannon tells their story below.
Tell us about your role (or roles) as a
volunteer?
Volunteer Spotlight
Alex
If you’ve had the pleasure of meeting Alex, you’re not likely to forget her! Her contagious smile, spunky demeanor, and incredible devotion to animals make her an invaluable part of the Sacramento SPCA community.
Alex has been a volunteer for the SacSPCA for over 21 years and she has a number of specialties. She does Behavior Testing, assists with transfers from other shelters, and she is a long-time foster mom. Her foster specialty is moms and new puppies or dogs that are very shy and in need of some extra TLC.
It’s time for Doggy Dash!
Tips to get your dog ready for a 5k
Andie Missert is a Marketing Specialist at Kurgo Products. She manages the Kurgo blog and enjoys reading about unique adventures that dog owners go on with their pups.
Volunteer Spotlight
Nancy
Nancy’s Nomination, “Nancy’s face is one I see around
the shelter on a daily basis. She seems to be everywhere:
smiling, offering support, whipping out a dog treat, having deep
conversations with dachshunds, you name it!! She has so
many roles as a volunteer, I can’t even keep them all straight,
but she seems to help out with everything! She brightens the day
and lightens the load and we are so lucky to have her!”
What Do I do if I Find a Litter of Kittens?
Find out what steps to take if you find kittens!
While spay and neuter is the first step to help curb the overwhelming numbers of kittens brought to shelters, there are other steps you can take if you stumble upon a litter of kittens.
A Page in the Life
Book Barn Volunteers
Two of our largest fundraisers for the Sacramento SPCA are the Fall and Spring Book Sales. If you’ve never been, it’s quite a show and well worth checking out: thousands of books at very low prices, with stock constantly refreshed. Between the two sales, $65K – $75K is raised every year!! All of the proceeds go right back into our animals, programs, and services: giving more than shelter.
A Little Help from Your Friends
How playgroups help keep dogs happy in a shelter environment
Meet Pancho!
He’s been at the Sacramento SPCA for a few months. Pancho is having a hard time in the shelter, and often gets stressed out with seeing other dogs walk by his kennel all day. Unfortunately, his barking has been a bit of a turn off to potential adopters, which means he’s staying with us longer than he’d like.
How can we help a dog like Pancho get some stress relief?
DOGGY PLAYGROUPS!
Giving More than Shelter
Paws for Health
Did you know nearly one out of every five animals brought to the Sacramento SPCA requires veterinary care before they can be placed up for adoption?
Happy Howl-idays from the Sacramento SPCA!
Please enjoy this lovely rendition of “All I Want for Christmas” sung by some of our staff members!
Puppy Palooza!
As the Sac SPCA continues to receive puppies, how can you help?
Puppies, puppies everywhere!
Love (Actually) Is All Around
Compassion for animals...and humans!
In September 2016, the Sacramento SPCA started a new partnership with Wellspace Health, a treatment center in North Sacramento. How could these two very different organizations help each other? By pairing up those in need. The SPCA’s foster program is designed to help animals that are in need of a little something extra — whether it be underaged kittens or puppies, animals recovering from illness or injury, or those in need of a little extra socialization like Jax.
Frances & Taffy
You've Got a Friend in Me
In September 2012, Frances – a retired Sacramento State Physics teacher — lost her beloved Smooth Fox Terrier Molly to lung cancer. At 96 years old, Frances still lived in her family home and always had a dog. Molly was her constant companion, and kept her active with daily walks and gardening.
Ginger
The Long and Short of It
A sweet, longhaired Dachshund found
herself at the Sacramento SPCA in late October after her family
brought her to us for end-of-life services. At 10 years old,
veterinarians determined that Ginger had a large mass in her
abdomen. Her owners, soon to be married and moving out of state,
were not equipped to handle her medical issues and thought
euthanasia was her only option.
Harry’s Big Adventures
When you see Harry, you can’t help
but smile. Within seconds of meeting someone new, he will hop
into your lap and smother you with kisses.
Harry came to the Sacramento SPCA as a transfer from an overburdened shelter and immediately made an impression on all of the staff members. This happy-go-lucky pup with a silly hairdo was full of personality! We never imagined that such a joyful, bouncy dog was also in the late stages of renal failure.
