Letter from the CEO
Wishing all the best for the new year while remembering the impact of 2025…
This past year has been one of incredible change for our organization, all designed to keep in step with the needs of our community and their animals. While our mission to eliminate animal suffering and increase human compassion stayed constant, the work done to accomplish this was refreshed, reviewed, and even reinvented for stronger results.
This reinvention began with the full operation of our expanded clinic. The increase in spaces demanded more staffing, greater expertise, improved technology and equipment, and teamwork in harmony to produce quality results. All were in play to meet the growth in demand from our pet owners for accessible, affordable care. We have used the second installment from our PetSmart Charities Accelerator grant to focus on effective and efficient staffing and compensation, combined with advanced continuing education to keep the talent pool best equipped to serve the most important needs of the animals. We will continue to focus on these areas with our final grant installment for 2026.
The medical care extends to our shelter animals and provides the healthiest adoption candidates possible. With a fresh perspective in our shelter leadership, protocols and methodologies have been updated to meet today’s shelter environment. The difficult nature of sheltering and caring for homeless animals was more apparent in 2025 than in recent years. The economic and emotional factors that drove intakes up also affected the number of adoptions. The shelter teams worked diligently to create pathways for second chances even when the obstacles were tough. Our focus on medical care, enrichment, foster options, and solid animal welfare expertise welcomed over 17,000 people through our doors and helped find solutions or connections for close to 2,000 animals.
Our strategic plan for 2026-2028 was created with strong, innovative input from all areas of leadership and our board of directors. There is a pragmatic operational vision in conjunction with stretch goals for the sustainability and success of our business—not just our mission. Growth is inevitable as the community need is never stagnant, but controlled growth is the stabilizer for our nonprofit initiatives. Operating on a zero-based budget is mandatory. The renewed focus on outreach and structure of our development and marketing teams is a clear example of reviewing the current state and building for an improved future state. For 2026, we will ask more of our leadership to guide the business through multiple channels while controlling expenses with intentional, impactful solutions. It’s a balancing act and I feel strongly we have the team that can be successful in their outcomes.
The wins of the year also include the change in venue of our Wags and Whiskers Gala to the Marriott Oceanfront with a return this year on April 11th; a sold out, fun-filled Puttin’ for Paws Golf tournament; a new fully equipped Neuter Scooter to be delivered in the first quarter of 2026, allowing us to reach more animals throughout Hampton Roads more safely; six new board members to help guide the organization and be voices for our mission; successful donor interactions throughout the year culminating in a fabulous donor appreciation event at the Breeden home in December; and the retention of dedicated staff through a renewed focus on a positive culture and continuous learning. Teamwork starts at the top here and extends throughout the organization; sharing what we know ensures success.
As we close the 2025 year, it is important to recognize that the greatest wins are those that involve our four-legged friends—whether adoption, behavior counseling, healing, or rescue—we exist to do our work because the cause is simple: they NEED us.
As we enter 2026, we know that change is constant, the future unknown, the care never stops. But we can enter 2026 with the grace that gives each of us the spirit and energy to serve a purpose greater than ourselves. That is my intention.
With a grateful heart
-Derby
Happy Holidays! Here are some ways you can help support the furry friends at the Virginia Beach SPCA.
Home For the Holidays
Starting December 1st Priority Automotive is paying half of the adoption fees of every
Canine and Feline adopted from the VBSPCA. This promotion is automatically applied when you adopt an animal and last until December 31st or when funds run out.
Holiday Tribute Gifts
During the months of November and December donate in honor of someone special and receive a greeting card insert that makes the perfect holiday gift. This holiday season, give a gift to animals in need. https://vbspca.com/honors-and-memorials/
Holiday Tale for Two
On Wednesday, December 17th join us for our Tale for Two but with a Holiday twist. During our Holiday Tale for Two children will have a holiday tale read to them, meet a couple of shelter animals, and make treats for themselves and the shelter animals.Sign up here: https://vbspca.com/a-tale-for-two/.
Holiday Elf
Give an adoptable shelter animal a much deserved break from the shelter, and you receive all the holiday snuggles you could ask for! We are asking families to take home one of our shelter animals from Dec. 23rd through Dec. 27th. Email foster@vbspca.com to sign up, and our staff will pair you with the perfect furry friend!
All Year Long – Sustainable Support
The Adventures of Lucky and Bud
Share a sweet story of compassion for animals and support the Virginia Beach SPCA! Author Frank Pengitore of the children’s book The Adventures of Lucky and Bud will donate a portion of sales along with a copy of this book for the VBSPCA’s Humane Education program library.
JustGiving
The Virginia Beach SPCA is teaming up with JustGiving to support peer-to-peer fundraising
initiatives. Click here to set up a fundraiser for the VBSPCA today. Have questions about the platform? Send an email to donations@vbspca.com.
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.
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.
Jennifer Brickhouse Realtor
Realtor Jennifer Brickhouse of the Real Estate Group is turning housewarmings into homecomings. She is sponsoring the adoption fee of one adoptable animal at the VBSPCA for each house sold. Click here to learn more.
Papa John’s Pizza of Hampton Roads
Pizza tastes better when it is for a great cause! Use promo code VBSPCA whenever you order from any of Papa John’s 27 locations in Hampton Roads and 20 percent of net sales are donated back to us. Combine this with promo VBSPCA5 to receive five percent off any order of $25 or more.
Become a Loyal Life Saver
As a Loyal Lifesaver, you provide dependable support to the more than 1,800 homeless animals cared for by the Virginia Beach SPCA each year. Your monthly gift can be applied to the area of greatest need across the shelter or focused on the Miracle Medical Fund, which covers the cost of veterinary care for all shelter animals.
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.
November 2025 Compassion in the Community
The holidays are just around the corner! Here are some ways you can help support the furry friends at the Virginia Beach SPCA.
Checkered Flag Promo
Starting November 6th until November 20th, 50% of adoption and medical fees for adult cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies. Plus 100% off adoption fees for senior cats and dogs for Adopt a Senior Pet Month.
Holiday Tribute Gifts
During the months of November and December donate in honor of someone special and receive a greeting card insert that makes the perfect holiday gift. This holiday season, give a gift to animals in need. https://vbspca.com/honors-and-memorials/
Winter Wonderland Kids Night In – Friday, December 12th
Young animal lovers are invited to join us on November 15th for a fun night here at the VBSPCA. From 6-9 pm the children will get to experience an educational evening including crafts, games, dinner, and the opportunity to meet some of our adoptable animals. You can sign up for this event here https://vbspca.com/kids-night-in/.
Giving Tuesday – December 2nd
Support the VBSPCA on the biggest fundraising event of the year! Giving Tuesday takes place on December 2nd. Our goal is to raise $20,000 on this international day of giving. Your donations make second chances possible for homeless animals. You can make a donation by either going to the VBSPCA Facebook page, Instagram page, heading over to our website https://secure.qgiv.com/for/bsguiz or stopping by our shelter.
All Year Long – Sustainable Support
The Adventures of Lucky and Bud
Share a sweet story of compassion for animals and support the Virginia Beach SPCA! Author Frank Pengitore of the children’s book The Adventures of Lucky and Bud will donate a portion of sales along with a copy of this book for the VBSPCA’s Humane Education program library.
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.
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.
Jennifer Brickhouse Realtor
Realtor Jennifer Brickhouse of the Real Estate Group is turning housewarmings into homecomings. She is sponsoring the adoption fee of one adoptable animal at the VBSPCA for each house sold. Click here to learn more.
Papa John’s Pizza of Hampton Roads
Pizza tastes better when it is for a great cause! Use promo code VBSPCA whenever you order from any of Papa John’s 27 locations in Hampton Roads and 20 percent of net sales are donated back to us. Combine this with promo VBSPCA5 to receive five percent off any order of $25 or more.
Become a Loyal Life Saver
As a Loyal Lifesaver, you provide dependable support to the more than 1,800 homeless animals cared for by the Virginia Beach SPCA each year. Your monthly gift can be applied to the area of greatest need across the shelter or focused on the Miracle Medical Fund, which covers the cost of veterinary care for all shelter animals. Sign up to become a Loyal Lifesaver.
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.
Compassion in the Community August 2025
Celebrate August by finding meaningful ways to support the VBSPCA this month.
VBSPCA Puttin’ For Paws
The 2025 VBSPCA Puttin’ for Paws Charity Golf Tournament will once again take place Friday, October 3rd. This event is more than just a day on the greens, it is a great opportunity to showcase your business. While we are sold out for foursome we have a few sponsorship opportunities available. Click here for more information.
Pet Personality Contest
Show off your pet’s winning personality with the Virginia Beach SPCA’s Pet Personality Photo Contest! From silly to serious, active to couch potatoes, share your furry friend in their element for a chance to win a custom piece of artwork of your pet. Once you’ve entered, be sure to share the contest with your friends and family so they can cast their votes. Best of all, proceeds will benefit the homeless animals of the VBSPCA.
25% Off Microchips!
This month, keep your pet safe and save money! We’re offering 25% off microchip services at our clinic throughout August.
Visit vbspca.com/clinic to learn more and schedule your appointment today!
All Year Long – Sustainable Support
The Adventures of Lucky and Bud
Share a sweet story of compassion for animals and support the Virginia Beach SPCA! Author Frank Pengitore of the children’s book The Adventures of Lucky and Bud will donate a portion of sales along with a copy of this book for the VBSPCA’s Humane Education program library.
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.
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.
Jennifer Brickhouse Realtor
Realtor Jennifer Brickhouse of the Real Estate Group is turning housewarmings into homecomings. She is sponsoring the adoption fee of one adoptable animal at the VBSPCA for each house sold. Click here to learn more.
Become a Loyal Life Saver
As a Loyal Lifesaver, you provide dependable support to the more than 1,800 homeless animals cared for by the Virginia Beach SPCA each year. Your monthly gift can be applied to the area of greatest need across the shelter or focused on the Miracle Medical Fund, which covers the cost of veterinary care for all shelter animals.
Support the VBSPCA through a Pampered Chef fundraiser! Up to 15% of sales come directly to us, and our consultant donates half their commission back, using the rest for participant gifts. Orders ship straight to you, and proceeds go directly to the VBSPCA to help animals in need!
Papa John’s Pizza of Hampton Roads
Pizza tastes better when it is for a great cause! Use promo code VBSPCA whenever you order from any of Papa John’s 27 locations in Hampton Roads and 20 percent of net sales are donated back to us. Combine this with promo VBSPCA5 to receive five percent off any order of $25 or more.
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.
Compassion in the Community – July 2025
July is here, and so are all the amazing ways you can support the VBSPCA this month, let’s make it a summer of compassion!
Bubba’s 33 – Dine to Donate
Dine at Bubba’s 33 on July 24 and present this flyer to support the Virginia Beach SPCA. Bubba’s 33 will generously donate 10% of their proceeds to help our cause.
VBSPCA Puttin’ For Paws
The 2025 VBSPCA Puttin’ for Paws Charity Golf Tournament will once again take place Friday, October 3rd. This event is more than just a day on the greens, it is a great opportunity to showcase your business. Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Click here to learn more.
Little Learners – TCC/Joint Use Library – July 21st
Join the VBSPCA for its newest humane education offering, Little Learners. Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us at the TCC/Joint Use Library on Monday June 9th from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. to learn about kindness, compassion, and empathy through stories and activities. Participants will also meet a small animal. A donation of $5 is suggested to attend with all proceeds going back to our shelter. Click here to learn more and sign up.
All Year Long – Sustainable Support
The Adventures of Lucky and Bud
Share a sweet story of compassion for animals and support the Virginia Beach SPCA! Author Frank Pengitore of the children’s book The Adventures of Lucky and Bud will donate a portion of sales along with a copy of this book for the VBSPCA’s Humane Education program library.
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.
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.
Jennifer Brickhouse Realtor
Realtor Jennifer Brickhouse of the Real Estate Group is turning housewarmings into homecomings. She is sponsoring the adoption fee of one adoptable animal at the VBSPCA for each house sold. Click here to learn more.
Become a Loyal Life Saver
As a Loyal Lifesaver, you provide dependable support to the more than 1,800 homeless animals cared for by the Virginia Beach SPCA each year. Your monthly gift can be applied to the area of greatest need across the shelter or focused on the Miracle Medical Fund, which covers the cost of veterinary care for all shelter animals.
Support the VBSPCA through a Pampered Chef fundraiser! Up to 15% of sales come directly to us, and our consultant donates half their commission back, using the rest for participant gifts. Orders ship straight to you, and proceeds go directly to the VBSPCA to help animals in need!
Papa John’s Pizza of Hampton Roads
Pizza tastes better when it is for a great cause! Use promo code VBSPCA whenever you order from any of Papa John’s 27 locations in Hampton Roads and 20 percent of net sales are donated back to us. Combine this with promo VBSPCA5 to receive five percent off any order of $25 or more.
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.
Compassion in the Community | June 2025
It’s June—let’s kick off summer with heart! Here are some fun and easy ways to support the VBSPCA and help pets in need.
Small Animal Workshop
Join us June 7th from 2-3 pm for a fun and educational Small Animal Workshop designed for children ages 8 and up. Kids will learn the basics of caring for small animals in a hands-on environment led by experienced staff. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up early.
eventbrite.com/e/small-animal-workshop-tickets-1394675856029
Virtual Pampered Chef Party
Support the VBSPCA through a Pampered Chef fundraiser! Up to 15% of sales come directly to us, and our consultant donates half their commission back, using the rest for participant gifts. Orders ship straight to you, and proceeds go directly to the VBSPCA to help animals in need!
Little Learners – TCC/Joint Use Library – June 9th
Join the VBSPCA for its newest humane education offering, Little Learners. Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us at the TCC/Joint Use Library on Monday June 9th from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. to learn about kindness, compassion, and empathy through stories and activities. Participants will also meet a small animal. A donation of $5 is suggested to attend with all proceeds going back to our shelter. Click here to learn more and sign up.
All Year Long – Sustainable Support
The Adventures of Lucky and Bud
Share a sweet story of compassion for animals and support the Virginia Beach SPCA! Author Frank Pengitore of the children’s book The Adventures of Lucky and Bud will donate a portion of sales along with a copy of this book for the VBSPCA’s Humane Education program library.
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.
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.
Jennifer Brickhouse Realtor
Realtor Jennifer Brickhouse of the Real Estate Group is turning housewarmings into homecomings. She is sponsoring the adoption fee of one adoptable animal at the VBSPCA for each house sold. Click here to learn more.
Become a Loyal Life Saver
As a Loyal Lifesaver, you provide dependable support to the more than 1,800 homeless animals cared for by the Virginia Beach SPCA each year. Your monthly gift can be applied to the area of greatest need across the shelter or focused on the Miracle Medical Fund, which covers the cost of veterinary care for all shelter animals.
Papa John’s Pizza of Hampton Roads
Pizza tastes better when it is for a great cause! Use promo code VBSPCA whenever you order from any of Papa John’s 27 locations in Hampton Roads and 20 percent of net sales are donated back to us. Combine this with promo VBSPCA5 to receive five percent off any order of $25 or more.
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.
Compassion in the Community – May 2025
Spring is here—and so are new ways to support the VBSPCA! From events to donations, there are plenty of ways to help animals in need this season
Get a Silly Pet Portrait & Support the VBSPCA!
Now through May 15, order a custom silly pet portrait online and $2 per portrait goes to the Virginia Beach SPCA. Portraits can be of your pet or one up for adoption. All proceeds help animals in need!
Poochella is Almost Here! May 3rd
Join VBSPCA at PETA’s multi-shelter dog adoption event and meet dozens of adorable dogs ready for loving homes! With 9 local shelters and Hangry’s food truck serving up delicious vegan eats, it’s sure to be a tail-wagging good time!
Spring Fling at Afterglow Brewing – May 17!
Join VBSPCA and shelters from across Hampton Roads for Spring Fling at Afterglow Brewing! Enjoy an afternoon of community connection, learn how to get involved, and meet some adorable adoptable animals.
Support the VBSPCA on May 6 through Give Local 757!
We’re raising funds for our Miracle Medical Fund to help animals in urgent need. Every donation makes a difference—give hope, give healing!
All Year Long – Sustainable Support
The Adventures of Lucky and Bud
Share a sweet story of compassion for animals and support the Virginia Beach SPCA! Author Frank Pengitore of the children’s book The Adventures of Lucky and Bud will donate a portion of sales along with a copy of this book for the VBSPCA’s Humane Education program library.
JustGiving
The Virginia Beach SPCA is teaming up with JustGiving to support peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives. Click here to setup a fundraiser for the VBSPCA today. Have questions about the platform? Send an email to donations@vbspca.com.
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.
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.
Jennifer Brickhouse Realtor
Realtor Jennifer Brickhouse of the Real Estate Group is turning housewarmings into homecomings. She is sponsoring the adoption fee of one adoptable animal at the VBSPCA for each house sold. Click here to learn more.
Papa John’s Pizza of Hampton Roads
Pizza tastes better when it is for a great cause! Use promo code VBSPCA whenever you order from any of Papa John’s 27 locations in Hampton Roads and 20 percent of net sales are donated back to us. Combine this with promo VBSPCA5 to receive five percent off any order of $25 or more.
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.
Happy Tails | Morty
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. Morty did not receive the start to life he deserved. He spent much of his early years outside, living at the end of a chain. However, this neglect was only a prelude to Morty’s story. He was rescued from his dire living conditions and made his way to the VBSPCA, where he soon found his forever home.
We recently caught up with Morty and his adopted parents, Andrea and Jeremy, to see how he’s making the most of his second chance.
When did you adopt Morty?
August 2021
How did you know Morty was the one for you?
We saw Morty listed for adoption on vbspca.com. He looked like a sweet boy, so we wanted to meet him. During our meeting, Morty was loving and playful. He wanted to be close to us and wouldn’t stop licking our hands. We knew instantly he was our dog.
How is Morty doing in the home?
Coming home was an adjustment for Morty because he had no manners. He’s very smart and learned quickly. Morty loves our companionship, so we take him with us as much as possible.
What sort of activities do you do together?
We do daily walks with Morty. He loves being outside, so we play and chase him. When we are fostering a dog, Morty enjoys running around with the pup and playing together.
Does Morty have any funny quirks, or do you have any funny stories to share from your time together?
Morty loves to sit in the backseat of our cars. It doesn’t matter the temperature outside, he wants to sit or lie back there as if he’s ready to go on a ride. Morty has always loved car rides.
How has Morty enriched your life?
Morty had a sad past before being rescued by PETA. He was chained up outside and probably not treated the best by his previous owners. Despite his past, Morty has always been full of love. He also faces discrimination from strangers, but Morty always shows them love. He is the perfect example of resilience, and he has blessed our lives.
We recently did an age test on Morty and found out that he is much older than we thought. Morty is actually around 8 years old. Knowing this has encouraged us to treasure every single moment with Morty and continue spending as much time as possible together. Morty will continue to have the best experiences with us because he deserves it!
Photo credit: TS Photography
2025 VBSPCA Compassion Award Recipient: Allen Fabijan
Think of any charity in Hampton Roads, and there is a good chance that Allen Fabijan supports it. But of all the worthwhile causes that Allen champions, none move him quite like animal welfare. Fabijan continues his lifelong support of animals and the Virginia Beach SPCA through his media company, large social media presence, and his oversized personality. It is for his decades of support of nonprofit causes in the area – especially the VBSPCA – that he is receiving the 2025 Compassion Award.
“Being recognized with the Compassion Award fills my heart with overwhelming gratitude and joy,” he said. “To be recognized for something I’m deeply passionate about is profoundly humbling, and it strengthens my resolve to continue advocating for and nurturing animals in need.”
Fabijan learned compassion for animals in need while growing up. His home was always filled with dogs and wildlife in need of care – “raccoons, rabbits, opossums, birds. You name it,” he said. “My family has always felt it’s our job to care for our furry friends.”
Once he was old enough, Fabijan began volunteering at the VBSPCA shelter. He may no longer clean kennels, but Fabijan still supports the organization in a way only he can – by raising awareness of the mission and work of the VBSPCA through his radio station presence and large social media following.
Fabijan has even found healing through his work with the VBSPCA. After the devastating loss of Coletrane, his pet Weimaraner, Fabijan made it his mission to raise extra awareness for senior pets and long-term residents of the shelter.
“Seeing them find the home they needed and deserved filled the loss of losing Coletrane,” Fabijan said. “It opened up an entirely different part of my heart for doing all I could to help others experience the joy of having a pet like Coletrane in their lives. It’s the accumulated stories and experiences of lives changed for the better for those with four legs and those with two.”
Longtime supporters of the VBSPCA may associate Fabijan most with the annual Wags & Whiskers Gala. Fabijan has emceed Gala for almost a decade and plays a very active role in the Miracle Medical Fund paddle raise – employing his charm and peer pressure in equal measures to ensure as much money as possible is raised to support the animals of the VBSPCA.
“It’s the community of advocates who support the VBSPCA that helps fuel my passion,” Fabijan said. “Everyone involved who champions animal welfare and helps create a better world for the animals who need us the most should inspire anyone to do more.”
However, Fabijan will play a different role at this year’s Gala, held Saturday, April 12th at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort. He is temporarily passing on the emcee’s microphone so he can fully savor the experience of being celebrated with receipt of the Compassion Award.
“This honor not only acknowledges my years of dedication to a cause close to my heart but also reaffirms the shared love and commitment of so many I have served side-by-side in Hampton Roads to help the voiceless animals among us,” he said. “This award is a testament to the collective effort of all who share in this mission, and I am immensely proud to be part of such a compassionate journey.”
Annual Sponsors
Posted: January 12, 2026 by vbspcaadmin
January 2026 Compassion in the Community
Ring in the New Year with more tail wags, here are all the ways you can support the VBSPCA
Mid Atlantic Home & Outdoor Show
Join us on January 17th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mid-Atlantic Home & Outdoor Show! We’ll have a table set up to share our mission and you’ll get to meet some adoptable dogs.
Lucky Oyster – Scarlett’s Tails of Joy
For every Seared Scarlett Snapper sold, $1 will be donated to Scarlett’s Tails of Joy in support of the Virginia Beach SPCA
Kendra Scott Give Back Event
Join us on February 5 from 5–7 PM at the Kendra Scott store in Lynnhaven Mall. When you mention VBSPCA at checkout, you’ll receive 20% off your purchase, and 20% of proceeds will be donated to support VBSPCA.
All Year Long – Sustainable Support
The Adventures of Lucky and Bud
Share a sweet story of compassion for animals and support the Virginia Beach SPCA! Author Frank Pengitore of the children’s book The Adventures of Lucky and Bud will donate a portion of sales along with a copy of this book for the VBSPCA’s Humane Education program library.
JustGiving
The Virginia Beach SPCA is teaming up with JustGiving to support peer-to-peer fundraising
initiatives. Click here to set up a fundraiser for the VBSPCA today. Have questions about the platform? Send an email to donations@vbspca.com.
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.
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.
Jennifer Brickhouse Realtor
Realtor Jennifer Brickhouse of the Real Estate Group is turning housewarmings into homecomings. She is sponsoring the adoption fee of one adoptable animal at the VBSPCA for each house sold. Click here to learn more.
Papa John’s Pizza of Hampton Roads
Pizza tastes better when it is for a great cause! Use promo code VBSPCA whenever you order from any of Papa John’s 27 locations in Hampton Roads and 20 percent of net sales are donated back to us. Combine this with promo VBSPCA5 to receive five percent off any order of $25 or more.
Become a Loyal Life Saver
As a Loyal Lifesaver, you provide dependable support to the more than 1,800 homeless animals cared for by the Virginia Beach SPCA each year. Your monthly gift can be applied to the area of greatest need across the shelter or focused on the Miracle Medical Fund, which covers the cost of veterinary care for all shelter animals.
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.