7 Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe This Fourth of July

7 Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe This Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is the busiest day of the year for pet-related emergencies, with veterinary clinics often seeing more than twice their usual number of cases. The combination of extreme heat and fireworks creates a perfect storm for danger. Many well-meaning pet...
Happy Tails — Squirt

Happy Tails — Squirt

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. However, as important of a role as our shelter plays in each story, the happily ever after is...
Hurricane Preparedness — Disaster Plan for Pets

Hurricane Preparedness — Disaster Plan for Pets

The safety of our furry friends is a primary concern for many pet owners during a disaster. With hurricane season officially upon us, now is the time to revisit your disaster plan and ensure that you and your beloved pets are prepared. Plan Ahead Find a pet friendly...
Heartworm Disease: Prevention Matters

Heartworm Disease: Prevention Matters

As summer approaches, mosquito activity increases, and with more mosquitos comes a higher risk for heartworm disease. Now is the time to brush up on heartworm facts while also making sure your pets are protected from what is a very serious and life threatening...
Happy Tails – Ollie

Happy Tails – Ollie

 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. However, as important of a role as our shelter plays in each story, the happily ever after is...
Pets and COVID-19

Pets and COVID-19

We’ve been receiving lots of questions about pets and COVID-19, so we sat down with VBSPCA Medical Director, Dr. AnnMarie Woyma, to get some answers to a few of the most common questions. Keep in mind that this is a new virus and information continues to evolve,...