Author: Von Young

May Adoptions

CELEBRATE! May Adoptions at the Fred SPCA May was a fantastic month for adoptions, with both cats and dogs finding their way into loving homes! We were especially thrilled to see a surge in kitten adoptions as many tiny paws trotted off to begin exciting

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Adventure Tails

An Adventurous Beginning In 2017, the Fredericksburg SPCA launched Adventure Tails—a short-term foster program where community members can take an adoptable shelter dog on an offsite adventure, with no pressure to adopt. The idea is simple: give people the chance to enjoy canine companionship for

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National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day

May 8 is National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day, and the Fredericksburg SPCA wants to remind everyone about the importance of preparing for emergencies to ensure the safety and well-being of your pets, no matter what happens. Established by FEMA, this day emphasizes the need for

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Compassionate Care Camp: SPRING BREAK!

Compassionate Care Camp: Spring Break Success! It’s Monday morning, March 24th – the first day of Spring Break for the students of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania counties. Fredericksburg SPCA’s Humane Educator, Andrea Chum, hums along to her favorite music as she puts the finishing touches on

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Heartworm Prevention

Heartworm Prevention Month Spring is in full swing at the Fredericksburg SPCA! While the month of April is known for having showers which bring May flowers, it’s also the month designated as National Heartworm Prevention Month. Mosquitoes are a year-round nuisance, so while you might

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