SPCA NoVa

11/06/2024

Shae is so beautiful. She needs a home of her own so she can enjoy outings like this all the time. Thank you Patty for giving our dogs such fun times.

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09/08/2024

GALORE!

SPCA NoVa is swimming in kittens. Here are two bonded pairs who need loving homes: Jade/Opal and Mary/Mini. 🐈 See our adoption page for details about the girls! https://spcanova.org/cats/adoptable-cats/

08/10/2024

— We can do better than this! Please help your local animal - adopt, foster, volunteer. There is always a solution if people take action to do their part.

Shelters across Virginia reported that 9,878 cats and dogs were euthanized in 2023. Nearly 1,500 were in one city alone.

07/06/2024

UPDATE: We are open to splitting the kittens into two pairs to maximize socialization. And they will be adopted out only in pairs.

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HELP! rescued last night. SPCA NoVa needs experienced kitten or other with experienced foster to take over. 5 weeks old, eating wet food. Scared, but easy to handle. Email [email protected].

07/04/2024

July 4th means fireworks. For most people, fireworks are joyful, but for pets, the noise can be terrifying. It's best to time your pet's walks and potty breaks before fireworks are scheduled to begin and keep your pet inside after dark. If your pet becomes especially scared, try creating a quiet space in a closet or basement and play calming music to drown out the noise.

07/01/2024

Shelters and rescues are in crisis. If you are considering adopting or , now is a good time to save lives. However, this decision needs to be thoughtful. This article provides some good information about what to consider. Note: most rescues, including SPCA NoVa, require kittens be adopted in pairs or for single kittens to be adopted into a home with a compatible young cat. This is critical to kittens’ wellbeing. Read more below!

Many potential cat owners face challenges they never anticipated. Follow these essential tips to avoid the common errors that can complicate the adoption process and ensure your new feline family member settles in happily and healthily.

06/22/2024

It’s hot out there, ! Did you know that temperatures of 90 degrees Fahrenheit are too for most to spend time outside without overheating?

Some factors (including coat, face shape, age, weight and other conditions) also make some dogs more predisposed to . Read more below:

Do you know how hot is too hot for dogs? Breed, activity level, and size all contribute to how comfortable your dog will be when temperatures rise. Learn how to keep your dog safe in hot weather and how to tell when it's too hot.

06/17/2024

Did you know? Environmental temperatures greater than 100 F are considered too hot for . Even a few minutes in a locked car on a sunny day can lead to deadly effects. Read more below!

Even though fever in cats is defined as a body temperature of 103 F, environmental temperatures greater than 100 F are considered too hot for cats. In this article, our vet experts advise pet parents on how hot is too hot for cats.

06/05/2024

With summer weather quickly approaching, please remember to leave your pets at home - not in the car!

06/01/2024

Exciting news! Oral treatment for (feline infectious peritonitis) now available. You can read more here:

Stokes Pharmacy, a leading veterinary compounding pharmacy, announces an exclusive partnership with the Bova Group to offer a U.S.-made oral treatment for FIP, or Feline Infectious Peritonitis. Veterinarians will now be able to manage this once-fatal virus with Stokes Pharmacy’s compounded prepara...

05/28/2024

Meet our newest dog, Rocky! Isn't he handsome! So far he's shown himself to be a good boy but he's not neutered yet, so he's not quite ready for adoption. He's about 4 years old and his owner said he was part Australian shepherd.

05/01/2024

As we celebrate National (April 30), it’s a great time to make sure you and your pets are ready for anything! Below are some great tips and lists from Fairfax County Emergency Information:

04/30/2024

Happy National Day! 🐾🐾

NATIONAL ADOPT A SHELTER PET DAY Each year, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on April 30th raises awareness for thousands of pets that are waiting for (and

03/30/2024

Reminder - NO LILIES this if you have pets. They can be lethal!

If you have cats in your home, keep lilies out of it! 🚫🏠🚫

03/26/2024

As a reminder, lilies are EXTREMELY toxic to both dogs and cats - so please don't bring them into your home this ! Below is a list of plants (on the left) that are safe for pets - and plants (on the right) that aren't. 💐

Spring has truly sprung here in Arlington, but before you start spending more time in your garden or buying plants for your home, make sure that your plants are safe for your pets! There are quite a few plants that can be toxic to your pets, including lilies, daffodils, and hyacinths. For a full list of safe and unsafe plants, visit https://loom.ly/r0yJcNI

*Thanks to Chewy for this great infographic!

03/17/2024

Happy St. Gertrude’s Day - the patron saint of cats! (… Oh, and happy St. Patrick’s Day, too!)

Today is St. Patrick's Day, but it's also the feast day of this original cat lady — here is the history of St. Gertrude and a prayer to her that I wrote.

03/14/2024

UPDATE: Baby Princess is being adopted by her foster family! Thank you Laura, Drew and Julius for adopting her. (Julius knew she wouldn’t leave them!) Princess came to us as a tiny kitten in 9/2021 with severe health issues - malnourishment, chronic URI and rhinitis and food allergies. 2 1/2 yrs later, her condition is 75 percent better thanks to her foster family and great vets.