Compassion in the Community | May 2023

Spring has sprung, and our community is blooming with creative ways to show compassion to the animals of the Virginia Beach SPCA. Here’s a look at how we’re connecting with the community this month.

Poochella Adoption Event – May 13th
Poochella, PETA’s multi-shelter adoption event, is back on Saturday, May 13th from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Bea Arthur Dog Park. You’re sure to find your new best friend with so many adoptable shelter pups in attendance, including some from the VBSPCA! Stop by to meet pooches who are looking for their forever homes.

Change for Change Youth Coin Challenge – All Summer Long
The VBSPCA’s youth coin challenge, Change For Change, returns! Stop by the shelter and pick up a change canister anytime between now and June 1st so your child can collect change for the animals all summer long. Then bring your canister back to the shelter by August 31st – whoever collects the most money will win a VBSPCA Swag Bag! Click here for more details.

All Year Long – Sustainable Support

Stephs Crafting Bits
Visit the Stephs Crafting Bits shop on Etsy for handmade jewelry and art that gives back! Mention the VBSPCA at checkout and 20% of your order will be donated to our animals. Click here to shop.

Black Dog Real Estate LLC
Looking for a new home? Try Black Dog Real Estate. A total of 5% of each sales commission will be donated to the VBSPCA. Click here to learn more.

Andy’s Paw Prints
Order a custom pet portrait from Andy’s Paw Prints, and 25% of the proceeds will be donated to the VBSPCA! This is a great way to support our animals while celebrating the special pets in your life. Andy’s Paw Prints supports various animal shelters, so click here for our referral link to order your custom pet portrait.

Kroger Plus
You can help homeless animals anytime you buy groceries at Kroger! Simply sign up, swipe your Plus Card when you shop, and a portion of the sale will be donated back to the VBSPCA! Sign up to participate here.

Nextdoor
Paypal Giving Fund has partnered with Nextdoor in order to bring charities a new way to gain support from their communities. With Nextdoor’s Sell for Good, neighbors can support charities by simply buying and selling items on the For Sale & Free marketplace. Sellers will now have the option to donate proceeds to benefit nonprofits like the VBSPCA through the PayPal Giving Fund. Click here to get started today!

Become a Member
As a VBSPCA member, every adoption we complete, every wildlife animal we rescue, every child we reach, and every pet we treat in our clinic connects back to you. YOU make our mission possible, and all it takes is $10 a month. Plus, VBSPCA members receive exclusive perks and discounts in gratitude for their dedication to sustaining our mission! Interested? Click here to become a VBSPCA Member.

The Virginia Beach SPCA is incredibly grateful for the continued support from our local community. If you are interested in hosting a fundraiser or event supporting the VBSPCA, please contact our Outreach Department at outreach@vbspca.com.