Lindsey Purcell
April 22nd-26th is National Volunteer Appreciation Week and we would like to say a special thank you to the 150 active volunteers that help provide love and care for our animals. Words cannot express how much we appreciate your dedication to helping the homeless animals in our community. Peninsula SPCA Volunteers truly have the biggest hearts. Thank you for all that you do!
The earlier you pre-register the sooner you can begin collecting pledges for our animals. Peninsula SPCA’s Paws for a Cause Dog Walk & Festival will be on Sunday, September 22 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Mariners’ Museum Park on Warwick Boulevard (across from Warwick High School) Register today!
Staff and volunteers participated in an evening of enchantment in the Hampton Holly Days Parade Saturday, December 8. Generous contributor James Tait, donated his time and DeLorean to promote a “better future for pets” using his “Back to the Future” DeLorean. Peninsula SPCA volunteers and staff decorated the DeLorean headlights to tail lights in tinsel, bows and presents. Thank you to all our staff and volunteers for your hard work and dedication while preparing and for marching in the parade. For those who missed the parade, tune into WVEC-13, Saturday, December 22 at 1:30 p.m. for a rerun. Check out Facebook for more pictures from the parade.
Captain Frank 2013 Fur Ball SpokesPet
Sit. Stay. Shine! at the Peninsula SPCA’s Sixth Annual Fur Ball Gala Fundraiser on February 2, 2013 from 6:00- 11:00 p.m., at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The SPCA is proud to have Ferguson and Smithfield Foods as the presenting Fur Ball Red Carpet Sponsors. Fur Ball Tickets are no longer available.
“Ferguson is honored to help the Peninsula SPCA on its quest to become an adoption guarantee shelter,” said Denise Vaughn, Ferguson’s Director of Corporate Communications. “At Ferguson, we’re not only passionate about our work, but we’re also passionate about doing well for our community. This includes securing the best care and helping find forever homes for our community’s homeless animals.”
“BARK! BARK! WOOF! WOOF!” exclaims 2013 Fur Ball SpokesPets Captain Frank and Carolina. Speaking on their behalf are owners Cathy and Matt McQuade, “We are pleased to be representing the SPCA 2013 Fur Ball fundraising event. We are proud to be helping the Peninsula SPCA raise money so they can help all the other adoptable animals in need of a new home. Carolina and I give Fur Ball a “paws up” event. We hope you will support our furry friends at the Peninsula SPCA.” Captain Frank and Carolina, two dachshund doggies won their title as the 2013 Fur Ball SpokesPet during last year’s live auction. These lucky dogs will be leading the Parade of Pets on the red carpet during the evening and will enjoy a tart beverage from the exclusive “Muttini Bar”, sponsored by Red Arrow Product Company.
At Fur Ball, you will be greeted with the sounds of The Strolling Silver Strings, a joint presentation of the Music Education and Programs for the Gifted of the Norfolk Public Schools. You and your pet can spend a glamorous evening while supporting the orphaned pets at the Peninsula SPCA. Dance the night away with live entertainment from Tidewater Drive Band, enjoy cocktails, and fine dining catered by Embassy Suites.
To help raise funds, guests may participate in the Fur Ball’s live and silent auction. Auctioneer will be G. Amory LeCuyer from Hampton House Auctions. Contributors may win prizes such as a Bahamas vacation, Wintergreen Resort escape, and a trip to historic Savannah, Georgia. If you wish to give to the event auction, please contact Leslie Magner at 757-595-1399 ext: 104.
Carolina, 2013 Fur Ball SpokesPet
Leading up to Fur Ball 2013, generous sponsors had donated over $60,000. This year we are striving to exceed $100,000 to help orphaned and sick animals at our shelter. Sponsorship packages range from $250 up to $15,000. If you are interested in helping to save the lives of animals, visit our sponsorship opportunities.
Newport News, VA- Thanksgiving is a holiday to reflect about what we are most thankful for in our lives. For many of us, that is family, friends and home. For neglected and abandoned animals on the Peninsula community, Thanksgiving is another day hoping to find their forever families. As a non-profit organization, The Peninsula SPCA relies on generous contributors to help fund our mission to supply medicine, medical care, food and shelter. Orphaned pets have a safe refuge at the Peninsula SPCA until we find homeless pets loving and forever homes. Everyone at the Peninsula SPCA says, “thank you” to all who have donated supplies from our wish list, monetary giving and volunteered their time and efforts to help our animals. However, more is still needed.
To date, the Peninsula SPCA has saved over 2,250 animals thanks to your contributions. We cannot do this alone and we need continued support from our community. In a given week, the Peninsula SPCA uses over 1,000 lbs of cat litter, 250 bags of dog food and countless newspapers used for bedding. You can help homeless animals by giving supplies such as Purina or Pedigree dog and cat food, newspapers, nylon leashes, and shoeboxes. Give back as a Peninsula SPCA volunteer. Volunteers are an essential part of our organization by helping care for our animals and enriching their lives until we find their forever families. Visit www.peninsulaspca.org today to learn how to become a Peninsula SPCA volunteer and download our wish list to give today.
Ways to give back:
1.) Adopt a homeless pet.
2.) Organize a food drive at your school, workplace or community club.
3.) Give towards the daily costs to care for our animals in need.
4.) Volunteer with us.
5.) Foster our special needs pets.
Be thankful for pets and protect them during the Thanksgiving holiday. Here are healthy tips to keep your pet safe during Thanksgiving:
Always be thankful for your pet, but remember those animals who are less fortunate and need your help. Please reach out and give to homeless animals this holiday season.
Join the Peninsula SPCA in making our mission impactful and together we will continue to be a voice for the animals.
For more information, contact Leslie Magner, Communications & Outreach Coordinator at 595-1399 ext 104 or leslie@peninsulaspca.org.
The Peninsula SPCA teamed up with Portsmouth Humane Society at the Peninsula Town Center adoption event to help increase their adoption numbers for the ASPCA 100K Challenge. Pictured is Firecracker, a Plott Hound mix looking for her forever home. Other adoptable animals accompanied Firecracker, including Rocky, Spearmint, Bruno, Abner and Bilbo. Come visit them at the Peninsula SPCA and meet your forever best friend!
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