Author: Von Young

July 2025 Adoptions

July brought the heat and the happily-ever-afters. We sent 63 cats and 24 dogs out the door and into new lives, complete with couches to conquer and snack cabinets to supervise. Some of those lucky pups made their way to us from Central Texas, where

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From Texas to Virginia – Hope Travels

As communities across Texas continue to recover from catastrophic flooding, animal welfare groups across the country have stepped in to help. Best Friends Animal Society is working closely with local shelters and rescue organizations in the region, coordinating the relocation of adoptable pets who were

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Debunking Shelter Myths

Not all shelter animals come with baggage, but they do come with stories, personalities, and a whole lot of love to give. Somewhere along the way, a few pesky myths have clung to the idea of shelter pets like fur on black pants: that they’re

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June Adoptions

June was a big month at the Fredericksburg SPCA—literally. A total of 73 cats and 32 dogs found their happily-ever-afters, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. From June 3 to 8, we ran a brand-new adoption promotion called Go Big and Go Home, where adoption

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Firework Safety

Summer is in full swing! That means barbecues, pool parties, backyard games, and red-white-and-blue everything. As we gear up for the star-spangled fun of Independence Day (July 4th), many of us are excited for fireworks lighting up the sky. But while we’re ooh-ing and aah-ing

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