Check out Buddy and Anna on the Z104 blog and learn all about the upcoming Fur Ball!

http://blogs.z104.com/anna/

Buddy is a golden lab that would work well with an energetic family with older children that like to play. He would love to have a large yard to run around in and he's a very sweet dog who loves people. Buddy is neutered, has all of his shots, and comes with a collar and a leash. Why not come see Buddy today at the Peninsula SPCA?















The Fur Ball will be held Saturday, February 4th, at the Hampton Convention Center. Dress up for a night of fun with your favorite pet and participate in silent and live auctions to benefit the pets!

It's Cold Outside!

It's getting cold outside! This weather makes me think of hot chocolate, curling up in front of a fireplace, and wrapping up in a big blanket since my skin just isn't thick enough for these colder temperatures!

This weather also makes me very jealous of these two dogs and their nice, thick winter coats!

First is Juno, a 5 year old female Siberian Husky. Her beautiful black and white coat keeps her warm all winter long, and she would love to snuggle up with you and share the warmth! She also loves to go on walks or lay in a warm house and keep you company.















Next is Gramps, a loveable 8 year old male Shiba Inu Mix with a face that just begs you to take him home! He's very smart and calm and loves to hang out with you wherever you go!















Please come visit our warm and furry friends today at the Peninsula SPCA!

A Handsome Storm Has Rolled In!

Meet Storm, a wonderful, handsome one-year-old yellow labrador retriever mix! Storm is a pleasure to have around and is a gentle, sweet, obediant animal who just wants to hang out with you all day. If you're looking for a happy-go-lucky young dog with expressive white eyebrows, this is your dog!

Storm loves to play fetch and once he's tired, he likes to nap and sometimes even sleep with a toy or tennis ball between his paws like a teddy bear! Very much like a teddy bear himself, Storm is just as content to lay at your feet while you work or watch TV. His only wish is that you let him follow you around and keep you company.

















Storm is a really calm young dog,very gentle when accepting treats, and is friendly and happy when meeting strangers. He sits and lays down on command and is very treat motivated.. Storm is a dog used to being loved and adored by his humans, so please come visit Storm today and take this perfect pet home with you!

Happy First Day of Autumn!

Happy First Day of Autumn!

The leaves will start to turn soon, the weather will start to get a little crisper, and excitement for holidays will begin to build! Most humans will be thrilled to get away from the heat of summer, and most animals will be happy to get outside more as well! However, animals can be more sensitive to the weather, so please keep an eye on all of your pets to make sure they're adjusting well to the changing weather.

Along with the entrance of Autumn comes several seasonal dangers to look out for. The following tips are taken from the ASPCA's website at http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/autumn-safety-tips.aspx.

"Autumn Safety Tips"

"The use of rodenticides increases in the fall as rodents seek shelter from the cooler temperatures by attempting to move indoors. Rodenticides are highly toxic to pets—if ingested, the results could be fatal. If you must use these products, do so with extreme caution and put them in places inaccessible to your pets.

It’s back-to-school time, and those of you with young children know that means stocking up on fun items like glue sticks, pencils and magic markers. These items are considered “low toxicity” to pets, which means they’re unlikely to cause serious problems unless large amounts are ingested. However, since gastrointestinal upset and blockages certainly are possible, be sure your children keep their school supplies out of paw’s reach.

Training tip: If you and your pooch haven’t been active outdoors in a while because of the summer heat, do some remedial recall training. Dogs, like people, get rusty on their skills if they aren't using them.

Fall and spring and are mushroom seasons. While 99% of mushrooms have little or no toxicity, the 1% that are highly toxic (PDF) can cause life-threatening problems in pets. Unfortunately, most of the highly toxic mushrooms are difficult to distinguish from the nontoxic ones, so the best way to keep pets from ingesting poisonous mushrooms is to keep them away from areas where any mushrooms are growing. Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately if you witness your pet eating a wild mushroom.

In order to generate body heat, pets who exercise heavily outdoors, or who live outdoors, should be given more food during colder seasons. Make sure horses and other outdoor animals have access to clean, fresh water that is not frozen.

Autumn is the season when snakes who are preparing for hibernation may be particularly “grumpy,” increasing the possibility of severe bites to those unlucky pups who find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. Pet owners should know what kinds of venomous snakes may be in their environment—and where these snakes are most likely to be found—so they can keep pets out of those areas.

Many people choose fall as the time to change their car’s engine coolant. Ethylene glycol-based coolants are highly toxic, so spills should be cleaned up immediately. Consider switching to propylene glycol-based coolants—though they aren’t completely nontoxic, they are much less toxic than other engine coolants."

We'd love for you to share your own Autumn tips to keeping pets healthy!

Tiggers Are Wonderful Things

"Tiggers are cuddly fellows
Tiggers are awfully sweet
Everyone else is jealous
That's why I repeat
The wonderful thing about Tiggers
Is Tiggers are wonderful things!"

Our first adoptable Tigger is a six-year-old domestic shorthair mix. He's a smaller-sized cat that just overflows with friendliness. He's orange with splotches of white on his face and what a charming face he has!

















Our second adoptable Tigger is an eight-month-old female domestic with medium hair length. She's brown and white striped and small for now, but she is still young! She would make a wonderful, loving addition to your home!

Venti Mocha

Looking for something sweet in your life? Something that will warm you when you're cold? Need something to wake you up in the morning and put you in a good mood for the rest of your day?

The answer isn't Starbucks coffee or espresso. The answer is mocha!

Mocha is a "venti"-sized two-year old Labrador Retriever mix that is available at the Peninsula SPCA. Her honey brown eyes and beautiful coloring will give you that warm full feeling in your heart! She'll gently wake you up in the morning, love on you until you leave, and welcome you back exuberently when you return!

Please come visit our beautiful Mocha today!

Spooky Friend at the SPCA

Still a month away but Halloween is coming early to the Peninsula this year! Grocery stores are already stocking candy for the big night, magazines emblazoned with Jack-O-Lantern carving ideas and costumes stock the shelves. Can anyone escape this pre-Halloween madness? Why would you want to!

Here at the Peninsula SPCA, we're excited for Halloween too and we have our very own Spook!

Spook is a one and a half year old hound mix that's waiting to be adopted. He's not very big, a medium sized dog with a big personality! He's all our favorite fall colors, black, brown, and gold. We promise he'll sneak into your heart just like a friendly ghost! Please come visit Spook today at the Peninsula SPCA!

Preparing For The Storm

This weekend is supposed to be wild and windy with just a dash of hurricane rain thrown in. You've packed a bag, bought bottled water, and made sure you have enough food for several days in case the power goes out or you have to evacuate. But have you made sure that your pets will be safe?

Everyone should have a pet plan for disasters. We've all seen the heartbreaking pictures and videos of Katrina pets that were either left behind to weather the storm, or were wandering about lost because they no longer had a home to hide in. We don't want any of our beloved pets being left to fend for themselves.

Below is the Peninsula SPCA's Pet Checklist. Please read this plan and prepare for the worst-and make sure you keep your pets safe.

Pet Emergency Supply Kit Check List

-Food
Keep at least three days of food in an airtight waterproof container.

-Water
Store at least three days of water specifically for your pets.

-Medicines and medical records
Keep an extra supply of medicines your pet takes on a regular basis in a waterproof container.

-First aid kit
Most kits should include cotton bandage rolls, bandage tape and scissors; antibiotic ointment; flea and tick prevention; latex gloves, isopropyl alcohol and saline solution. Include a pet first aid reference book.

-Collar with ID Tag, harness, or leash
Your pet should wear a collar with its rabies tag and identification at all times. Include a backup leash, collar and ID tag in your pet’s emergency supply kit. Also, include copies of your pet’s registration information, adoption papers, vaccination documents and medical records in a clean plastic bag.

-Crate or other pet carrier
Provide a sturdy, safe, comfortable crate or carrier ready for transporting your pet. The carrier should be large enough for your pet to stand, turn around and lie down.

-Sanitation
Include pet litter and litter box if appropriate, newspapers, paper towels, plastic trash bags and cleaner.

-A picture of you and your pet together
A picture of you and your pet together will help document ownership and allow others to assist you in identifying your pet. Include detailed information about species, breed, age, sex, color and distinguishing characteristics.

-Familiar Items
Put favorite toys, treats or bedding in your kit. Familiar items can help reduce stress for your pet.

www.peninsulaspca.org

What's in a Name?

Last week, I was fortunate enough to be able to rescue and find the home of a very sweet, very old gray poodle. When I picked him up, he was walking (not running) down a very busy street, was slightly bowlegged, and once I was able to see his face, noticed that he had cataracts and probably couldn't see very well. He also was not wearing a collar and had no tags.

Thankfully, I was able to drive around the neighborhood and knock on doors until I found his home, with an equally old, very nice man who had accidentally left his gate open. Apparently, this little poodle is more than 15 years old and has arthritis. He likely would never have found his way back home (especially since he was headed in the wrong direction when I picked him up) and he likely would have been hit by a car that he wasn't able to see.

The most important aspect of this story is how much easier and less stressful for this old dog this whole process would have been if he had been wearing a collar with tags. Even just a tag with a phone number would have eliminated hours of effort spent knocking on doors and driving around showing this dog to different people. If I hadn't been able to find his home, it may have been very hard to find this loveable old dog a home if he had ended up at the shelter.

PLEASE put some kind of collar and identification tag on your pet! Pets are sneaky creatures who regularly learn to open doors, dig holes under the fence, and squeeze through impossible places to get loose. No matter how careful an owner you are, accidents do happen and pets do end up walking along busy roads trying to find home.

Tags are available at most major stores, including WALMART, pet stores, and online. They're available in a wide array of colors, styles, and scripts, but these tags are SO important for the safety of your pet.

Unfortunately, this reminder is coming too late for some dogs, like the ones below. They were found as strays or brought into the SPCA and brought to the Peninsula SPCA looking for their new homes with responsible pet owners who will keep collars and tags on these animals and will do their best to never allow them to get permanently lost again. Please come visit these animals and give them a better home!

Alfonso is a 3-year old Terrier/Pit Bull Mix who loves to give doggie kisses! He's a big red dog with a big heart just looking for someone to love!












Hops is a 2-year old Plott Hound who just loves to run and play! He would do well with an active person who loves having company on runs, walks, bike rides, or who just likes to play fetch!













Please come visit our wonderful animals today!

The SPCA's Shadow!

Look behind you...can you see your shadow?

On wonderfully sunny days, when all is right in the world, your shadow will stand out the most-following your every move and mimicking your every step. And if your shadow is anything like the shadows that the Peninsula SPCA has, your shadow may also be a little shorter, a little darker, and a lot playful!

Shadow the cat is a 2 year old domestic shorthair mix. He's a small cat who likes to follow his people around as if he were their own personal shadow. He's would make a wonderful companion for someone who wants a quiet little cat interested in everything they do!











Shadow the dog is a 2 year old purebred Labrador Retriever with a big happy grin! She's a smaller retriever with an over-sized loving personality! Unfortunately, Shadow was picked up as a stray and brought to the Peninsula SPCA. She has a lot of energy and would love for her new family to have a big fenced in backyard where she can run and play. Please come down to the Peninsula SPCA today to meet this sweet girl!

Keep Your Pet Safe!

So this past week, I was watching a friend's puppy while she was out of town. Watching the dog play in the backyard, I saw him pick up some kind of fruit and just carry it around. Although he didn't eat it or break the fruit's skin, it occurred to me that maybe I should look up what kinds of fruits are toxic to dogs. Lo and behold, the seeds of that fruit were! Thankfully, I got the fruit away from him before he could eat any of it, but this knowledge scared me enough to look up some other toxic foods and plants that can adversely affect your pet.

Below I've provided a list of some foods that many pet owners probably don't realize are poisonous for their pets. Please keep a careful lookout for your pet's health! So many things that people can eat and be around are very dangerous for your pets!

Apples
Apricots
Cherries
Peaches
Plums
Yeast Dough
Alcohol
Baking Poweder and Baking Soda
Chocolate
Cocoa Powder, Coffee Grounds and Beans, and Nutmeg
Onions and garlic
Mushrooms
Raisins
Grapes
Macadamia Buts
Baby Food
Fish Bones
Cat Food
Fat trimmings
Milk and Dairy products
Raw eggs
Raw fish

Tulips
Hyacinth
Daffodil
Peach Lily
Easter Cactus
Easter Daisy
Easter Orchid
Azalea
Rhododendron

Please make sure you keep your backyard and your home safe for your pets! Do the research and remember to only give your pets labeled pet food and treats. Making this a routine will help your pet live longer so you can enjoy them!


Information taken from http://www.dog-first-aid-101.com/toxic-foods.html and http://www.entirelypets.com/toxicplants.html

Clever Dogs

“If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then giving Fido only two of them.”- Phil Pastoret

Dogs are so smart and they show us everyday just how clever they are! Young and old, big and small, dogs know what they want and they will figure out just how to get it!

The dogs at the Peninsula SPCA know what they want and what they want is a forever home!

They're putting on their best behavior and most clever plans to charm and woo you into bringing them home and loving them forever!

Please come visit our clever smart dogs, like Amil and Corgster, today!

Amil


Corgster

Life's Real Riches

Have you ever wanted to be rich? Have you ever despaired over the possessions that you own and wished you could find what you really needed to make you happy?

Louis Sabin once said "“No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich," and here at the Peninsula SPCA, we know that he's right!

If you've been looking for true happiness and wealth that can never be lost, no matter how bad the economy gets, please come visit our wonderful dogs, like Anna and Red Bone, today at the Peninsula SPCA.

Anna

Red Bone

Peninnsula SPCA Photo Contest!

Do you have the cutest pet ever? Of course you do! Submit your pet's cutest picture online now and have your friends and family vote for your amazing pet. Your pet can win a "centerfold" in our 2012 Peninsula SPCA Calendar. And the best part....all the money raised will help the Peninsula SPCA care for the thousands of homeless animals received each year.

All pictures submitted will have an opportunity to be in the 2012 Peninsula SPCA's calendar! The top 5 cat pictures and the top 5 dog pictures (as determined by the amount of votes received) will be featured in the 2012 calendar. The top 3 winning pictures will win special prizes, including tickets to our 2012 Furball event and Peninsula SPCA Think.Adopt.Love product line clothing. To upload pictures and vote will require a minimum tax-deductible donation.

Visit www.peninsulaspca.org to enter your pet's photo today!

Upcoming Events

There are so many awesome events coming up soon that benefit the Peninsula SPCA! Please come by and support the Peninsula SPCA at our upcoming and ongoing events:

Monday, July 25th-July 31st at Green Gates Gifts, Furniture & Accessories
Green Gates Gifts, Furniture & Accessories is holding a pet food drive benefitting the Peninsula SPCA and the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society. Please come drop off your donations before July 31st then come on July 31st from 12-3pm to visit with the adoptable animals!

Saturday, August 6 from 6:00pm - 11:00pm at the Hampton Roads Block Party
The Hampton Roads Block Party with have a beer truck with all purchases going to benefit the Peninsula SPCA! Come out to enjoy good food, good music, and of course, have a drink to help the animals!

Saturday, August 13 from 12:00pm - 3:00pm at The Dog Laundry
The Dog Laundry will be holding an adoption event benefiting the Peninsula SPCA! Please come out and visit the animals and show your support! The Dog Laundry is located at 10190C Warwick Blvd Newport News, Virginia.

Hope to see you all soon at these events!

Benji Needs A Home!

Like the legendary dog hero beloved by a town who was looking for his permanent home, the Peninsula SPCA has their own Benji looking for his permanent home!

Sharing thier fluffy, brown coats, the original Benji was a mutt, but our available Benji is a 2 year 5 month old purebred Lhasa Apso male.

Unlike the original Benji, the Peninsula SPCA's Benji would do best in a permannent home without very small children who would pull on his tail and try to rough house. Since he is a small dog, Benji would get along best with a mature family who knows how to treat him with respect.

Please come visit Benji today!

You Ain't Nothin But A Hound Dog!

Here at the Peninsula SPCA, we've got some wonderful hound dogs! Sadly, they've been unable to follow their noses home, but we're hoping the Peninsula SPCA can do what their noses can't!

Skean is a beautiful purebread beagle. He's only 4 years old and is such a charmer!



Harley is a 5 year old brown and white beagle mix and she has the sweetest, most soulful eyes! Just look at that please-take-me-home-with-you face! How can you resist?



Flicka is a 7 year old purebred hound that is just baying for her forever home! She's so laid back and easy going, she would fit in to any home and make someone a wonderful pet!



Please come visit our hounds today! They've waited long enough for their forever homes, and you have the ability to take them home forever.

Peninsula SPCA’s 2011 Pet Photo Contest

Do you have the cutest pet ever? Of course you do! Submit your pet's cutest picture online now and have your friends and family vote for your amazing pet. Your pet can win a "centerfold" in our 2012 Peninsula SPCA Calendar. And the best part....all the money raised will help the Peninsula SPCA care for the thousands of homeless animals received each year.

All pictures submitted will have an opportunity to be in the 2012 Peninsula SPCA's calendar! The top 5 cat pictures and the top 5 dog pictures (as determined by the amount of votes received) will be featured in the 2012 calendar. The top 3 winning pictures will win special prizes, including tickets to our 2012 Furball event and Peninsula SPCA Think.Adopt.Love product line clothing. To upload pictures and vote will require a minimum tax-deductible donation.

(See rules for additional prizes and contest details)

To submit your pet's photo:

Go to http://www.360photocontest.com/101.
1. Create an account.
2. Upload your picture ($10 per pet photo, 100% donation to the Peninsula SPCA).
3. Share the picture with your friends and ask them to vote.

To vote for a pet photo:


1. Create an account.

2. Click on the entry you would like to vote for. The search function allows you to search by owner name or pet name ($1 per vote, minimum 5 votes).
3. Vote for the pet photo. Be sure to share with friends and family!


Thank you for participating in the Peninsula SPCA's online pet photo contest. We wish all the pets good luck and may the best pet win! Don't forget to share your pet's photo on SPCA Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PeninsulaSPCA.

The Peninsula SPCA's Blue Dogs

All of the dogs and cats at the Peninsula SPCA are listed according to their breed, age, and color. These colors are normally very typical, like red or black or brown. But have you ever seen our blue dogs?

Ok, so we didn't dye our dog's fur blue, but they're both named Blue!

Blue (top) is an extra large red hound mix with a really fun attitude! He's three years old and such a happy guy that would love to go home with you today.



Blue (bottom) is a one year old labrador retriever who is in need of some love. He's a little on the skinny side with a shiny black coat but he'll be a beautiful animal once he's gained a little weight. He just needs someone to feed him regularly, bring him on walks, and give him treats!


Please come visit Blue and Blue today!

The Furriest of Them All!

Sometimes all you need at the end of the day is a warm furry pet to hold on to! Sleek and short hair can be nice to the touch, but that thick fur you can just sink your hand into for a good belly rub is sometimes just what you need!

Here are some of our furriest canines at the Peninsula SPCA!

Quincy

Quincy is a 4 year old purebred Australian Shepherd. He's got a beautiful thick white and black coat that he loves to have brushed!


Jeezy

Jeezy is a 3 year old male rottweiler that is a big lazy boy! He's perfectly happy laying beside you while you watch TV.


Barney

Barney is a 5.5 year old German Shepherd mix. His favorite activity is to be taken out on a walk, but he's so laid back, he'll be up to anything!

Please come and visit all of our furry friends today at the Peninsula SPCA.

Cuddly Kittens!

So yesterday's blog talked about why its wonderful to own a Senior aged pet. Today we want to talk about kittens!

Everyone knows how sweet and cuddly kittens are, and the Peninsula SPCA kittens are no exception!

Come meet our wonderful kittens today and start a lifetime of love!

Booster

Booster is a 4 month old domestic shorthair. He's already housetrained and is very curious!

Weezy

Weezy is an 11 month old domestic shorthair whose owner was not able to keep him. He's black and white and sweet all over!

Zig Zag

Zig Zag is another sweet black and white domestic shorthair kitten whose 11 months old. He loves to play and will follow you with toys all around the house!

Please come visit our available kittens and all of our other cats in the cat room at the Peninsula SPCA!

Cats for the Golden Years

Have you ever considered adopting a senior pet? June is Adopt-A-Cat-Month, but many still forget about the older pets that have given a lifetime of loyalty and love to their owners and, sadly, have still ended up stranded at the Peninsula SPCA for reasons like their owners moving, falling on hard times, or the arrival of new pets or children. These pets don't deserve to spend the rest of their years at a shelter but many of these animals never get adopted just because of their age.

An older cat is a ready-made pet that just needs a home. There is normally no behavioral training or litterbox training, just a perfectly well-mannered cat ready to blend in with your lifestyle. Dottie Pepper is one of these older cats.



Dottie Pepper is an 11 year old Domestic Shorthair with beautiful green eyes. Her owners had to move and were not able to bring her along, so Dottie Pepper ended up at the Peninsula SPCA. She's a beautiful cat with many more years left in her if only the right family would come take her home. She's very calm and loves to have her owner pet her. She'll happily wait all day for you to come home and then will plant herself at your feet or next to your chair just to be near you. She would also make a wonderful companion for an older family looking to share their lives with a cat in need.

Ipso is another older cat available at the Peninsula SPCA for adoption. He's a 10 year old Domestic Shorthair with a glossy black coat. As laid back as you could ask for, Ipso is the perfect ready-made pet for any family.



Please consider giving a senior cat a home this month and any month. They've shown their loyalty and their love for their owners in the past-please give them a chance to give you their best in their golden years!

Not Your Everyday Dog or Cat

Interested in a dog or cat that not just anyone has? Want to give a home to a dog or cat that's not seen every day on the street? We've got just the pet for you!

Minky is our Siamese cat, currently for adoption in the cat room at the Peninsula SPCA. She's 6 years old and very calm and collected-she's patiently waiting for her forever family to come along!



Roxy is our resident 1 and a half year old Belgian Malinois/Mix who's eager to find her forever home. She's very laid back but would do best in a home with no small children. How can you turn down that sweet smile?



Mercedes is our 4 year old Cane Corso/Mix, and once she gains some weight, she's going to be a big girl! But don't be alarmed, she's as sweet as can be and just loves being loved on. She's our gentle giant, so she does need some room, but the bigger the dog, the bigger the heart!



Come visit our cats and dogs today at the Peninsula SPCA!

It's Still Adopt-A-Cat Month!

Are you artistic, unique, and looking for a cat that's a little more artsy than most? A cat that likes to wear stripes, spots, and the occasional splotch of color? Here are the Peninsula SPCA, we've got some very stylish, very fabulous colored cats! They aren't afraid to strut their spots, stripes, and splotches for all the world to see! Below are some of our featured style cats, all available for adoption today! Won't you come adopt a fabulously stylish cat to keep you company?

Meet Scion:

Precious:

And Zoey:

June is Adopt-A-Cat Month!

June is Adopt-A-Cat Month!

Friday, we featured some of our black cats available for adoption during June, which is Adopt-a-cat month, so today we thought we'd show you some of our other fabulous felines!


We have yellow cats like Henry (top) and Zoi (bottom) who are sure to bring sunshine and laughter into your life.





And we also have mysterious and playful gray cats like Misty (top) and Cyrus (bottom)who will keep you guessing at what they'll do next!





Regardless of their color and breed, these cats and our many other felines are just waiting for to you to come pick them up, bring them home, and love them forever! Please come visit the cat room at the Peninsula SPCA now to see these and all of our other fabulous felines today!

June is Adopt-A-Cat Month!

June is adopt-a-cat month, and here at the Peninsula SPCA, we have some fabulous cats just waiting to be wisked away in loving arms!

For the next few days, we'll feature different cats. These are only a small showing of the cats that are currently available at the SPCA! Please come by to see all of our wonderful cats that are up for adoption now.

Here are some of our black cats available for adoption. Meet our three playful kittens Pepper (Top), Coaly (Middle), and Anderson (Bottom)




























To see these cats and more, come visit us today at the Peninsula SPCA!

Volunteers!

We Need More Volunteers!

Our volunteers help hundreds of animals find loving homes! They’re involved in our foster care program, off-site adoption events, and they assisting potential adopters find the perfect pet companion at the Peninsula SPCA.

There are only 2 steps to follow to become a volunteer, so please sign up today!

Step 1:

Please read our volunteer requirements:

All volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to work at the SPCA. In order for our Dog Squad & Photographer volunteers to handle our dogs they must by at least 20 years old and complete our animal handling class. We have opportunities for parent and child volunteer teams, the child must be a minimum 13 years of age and accompanied by a legal guardian.

New Volunteer Fees:
1. $25 fee for individuals
2. $20 fee for students & military
3. $35 fee for parent & child teams

Volunteers’ fee is non-refundable fee (cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) to help us offset the cost of volunteer shirts, nametags, and training. Volunteers must be able to commit at least 4 hours per month. We encourage volunteers to have an up-to-date tetanus vaccination, although it is not required.

Step 2:

If you meet our volunteer requirements, then download and return our volunteer application to Ellen Leckar. Once your volunteer application has been approved, Ellen will schedule you for a volunteer orientation and tour of the Peninsula SPCA. At the volunteer orientation, Ellen will get to know you and help you to match your interests and abilities to one of our volunteer teams. Click here to check out the next volunteer orientation date.

All of the information here can also be found by going to http://www.peninsulaspca.org/newvolunteer.htm. Are you interested in volunteering at the SPCA? The next General Interest Meeting is Saturday, 25^th, 2011 @ 10:30am at the Peninsula Health District 416 J Clyde Morris Blvd Newport News, VA. To sign up for our General Interest Meetings, contact Ellen Leckar ellen@peninsulaspca.com or call 595-1399 Ext 210.

Please come volunteer with us soon!

Can You See Picses in Your Future?

From Horoscope.com, the reading for the Pisces today is:

"Try not to be impatient today, Pisces. This could be one day in which you feel restless, and everything seems to take much longer than you'd like. Try your best to go with the flow. Don't get so wrapped up in making sure things happen by a certain time. Quality is more important than speed, and a peaceful mind is more efficient and productive than a stressed one."

Poor little Pisces, located right now at the Penninsula SPCA, fits this bill perfectly! She is such a sweetheart and loves attention, but she is quite impatient about finding her new forever home!



She's been waiting anxiously for her new owner to come find her and take her home, but she knows from experience that it has to be the right owner, not just anyone!

If you think you might be the right owner for Picses, please come visit her today! This little cat will fill your home with love and will follow you around just hoping that you will love her back! She's available for adoption right now in the cat room and is impatient to meet you!

Everyone loves jewelry!

Looking for some bling?

Try walking around with our jewels, Diamond and Sapphire!

These flashy ladies have shiny black coats and winning smiles! Diamond is a purebred pit bull and Sapphire is a terrier pit bull mix.



Sapphire is only 8 months old and is a regular puppy. Diamond is a little older at 1 year 1 month. Her family could no longer afford to take care of her so she was surrendered. She's incredibly sweet and deserves a wonderful new home.



If you're looking for some bling that will love you unconditionally, come see our jewels! They are stunning!

We're Nuts About Pecan!

We are nuts about Pecan!

She is such a fun dog and loves to run EVERYWHERE! There's just so many things to look at and smell! Her foster parents are helping her to calm down a little bit, but how can you keep a straight face and say "no" when you see that cheeky grin?



Pecan is housebroken and her favorite toys are chew toys! She is currently in foster care because of a skin condition, but she is ready to meet her adoptive family now so they can get ready to take her home!



Please come visit Pecan today and give her the chance to be nuts about you too!