Every single animal that comes through our shelter has a story. Some are complex, many are sad, but all of them get better the minute they arrive at the Virginia Beach SPCA. Cali arrived at the VBSPCA in… Read More

As a proud pet parent of two rescue dogs, Amy Mallet is a passionate advocate for animal adoption. She joined the Virginia Beach SPCA Board of Directors two years ago because of her experience with her own pets…. Read More

Every single animal that comes through our shelter has a story. Some are complex, many are sad, but all of them get better the minute they arrive at the Virginia Beach SPCA. Gouda arrived at the VBSPCA in… Read More

As a lifelong animal lover, Angie Lombardi began volunteering at the Virginia Beach SPCA over a decade ago. Once she learned more about the organization, she jumped at the chance to serve on the Board of Directors. “I… Read More

Anyone who has ever dealt with allergies certainly understands the misery those symptoms can bring. Unfortunately cats and dogs can also suffer from allergies. There are three main causes of allergies in pets: fleas, environmental allergies, and food… Read More

We’ve all been there: our pets do something cute or start to beg, and we head for the pantry to get them a treat. While it’s fine to give our furry friends a snack here or there, it… Read More

Every single animal that comes through our shelter has a story. Some are complex, many are sad, but all of them get better the minute they arrive at the Virginia Beach SPCA. Churro came to the VBSPCA in… Read More

Leila Bradley first turned up at the Virginia Beach SPCA as a volunteer in 2017. She adopted her dog Scarlet that same year. A lifelong animal lover, Bradley wanted to become more deeply involved in the organization. When… Read More

Positive reinforcement is the preferred training method at the Virginia Beach SPCA. This training approach helps you set the foundation for good behavior while also establishing a strong, trusting connection between you and your pet. By using positive… Read More

Every single animal that comes through our shelter has a story. Some are complex, many are sad, but all of them get better the minute they arrive at the Virginia Beach SPCA. Cheddar came to the VBSPCA in… Read More