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You Can’t Hurry Love
Why do some animals stay so long at the shelter?
You have seen the posts and videos from various shelters across the country:
“Soley has been waiting 165 days for his new family!”
“Amy has been with us for MONTHS looking for a home!”
Just the Five of Us
SPCA Staff Co-Adopts Kitten with Terminal Illness
The Sacramento SPCA staff comes across animals every day, regardless of whether they work hands on in the kennels or in our administration departments. We “fall in love” almost as often. You’ll find staff members bringing leftovers to their favorite dog, an extra plush bed for their special cat, and even homegrown veggies for a rabbit or guinea pig.
Amy
Playing the Long Game
If you’re at all connected to the Sacramento SPCA, then you’ve heard of Amy. This stocky pup spent over five months at the shelter waiting to find her new family.
One on One
Intermew with Alta
Join us as we learn more about some of our favorite Sacramento SPCA residents. This morning, we spent a little time with Alta – a 7 year old orange tabby who has spent about two months at the shelter.
On the Road Again
How our Shelter Transfer Program Helps Animals in Need
Did you know the Sacramento SPCA has a robust transfer program? Since 2016, we have transferred over 1,000 animals from shelters in California. Our regular partners include the County of Sacramento on Bradshaw, Lodi Animal Services, Stockton Animal Services and the City of Sacramento shelter on Front Street (who we visit weekly).
A Voice for the Voiceless
Joining Forces for Pit Bull Advocacy
We have shared with you so many stories about our “longtimers” who spent many months at the Sacramento SPCA waiting for their new families. Dogs like Soley, Amy and Daphne, senior dogs with amazing personalities that needed a little extra time before finding the right match.
These dogs had something else in common — they were all Pit Bull mixes.
Kindness in Action
By Karen Goff, Content Marketing Coordinator
“Look into my eyes. Can you see my joy? My fear? Contentment? Hunger? Can you feel my pain and see my happiness? I know I speak in barks and purrs, meows and howls and grunts; but if you watch me carefully, you might begin to understand me. And maybe you’ll see, I’m not that much different than you.”
Henry Wrinkler
One Dog's Story from Bald to Beautiful!
In late March, the Sacramento SPCA received several dogs with severe skin conditions – NINE of them, to be exact. Dubbed the ‘Nifty Nine,’ the pups were found to have serious cases of Demodectic Mange, also known as Demodex. This parasite lives in the hair follicles of dogs, and for most dogs with healthy immune systems, does not cause an issue.
