2014 Easter Egg Hunt

March 10, 2014 by

Easter bunny dachshund.

It’s time to get egg-cited for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Please join us for an egg hunt in our Petting Zoo on Saturday, April 12th at 11 a.m. The egg hunt will begin at 11:30 so please make sure to arrive on time to check in! This event is open to children of all ages! Plus, there will be an area for younger children to easily find eggs!   In addition to the egg hunt, there will be tasty treats on sale, prepared by Peninsula SPCA volunteers and staff members!  Say Cheese- the “Easter Puppy” will be ready for his close-up; we will be offering free digital pictures with our Easter Puppy! Photos will be available to download online for free, a few days after the event.

Please RSVP for the egg hunt to ensure that there will be enough eggs for all of the children! A $5 donation per child will be collected the day of the egg hunt (cash and check accepted). All proceeds benefit the Peninsula SPCA.   RSVP HERE

Easter Egg Hunt

 

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Paws for a Cause Registration Open

April 4, 2013 by

Paws Fundraising Update

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!

Filed Under: Adoptable Pets, Alumni Pets, Community, Corporate Sponsors, Outreach, Partners, Rescues, Special Events, Vets, Volunteering with Us, Volunteers

Volunteer Spotlight

February 26, 2013 by
Kathryn Panko Volunteer of the Month

Kathryn Panko
Volunteer of the Month

Congratulations to Kathryn Panko, the February volunteer of the month.  Kathy has been volunteering with us for over a year now and she is a true pleasure to have on our team.

Kathy is an avid dog lover and has spent endless hours walking, snuggling and helping get animals adopted.  Our staff can count on Kathy’s help and superior matchmaking skills when a potential adopter is searching for a new pet. “I look forward to going to the PSPCA every week because I love working with all the dogs. I am always excited for the dogs when I discover they have found a happy new home with a great family.”

Thank you Kathy, for being a driving force with our adoption efforts and for always being someone we can count on.

Filed Under: Achievements, Community, Foster Care, Recognition, Recognition, Special Events, Volunteering with Us, Volunteers, Volunteers

Fur Ball Photo Gallery 2013

February 6, 2013 by

We have so many pictures, please view the entire Fur Ball Photo Gallery!  Thank you to our photographers for volunteering to take photos at Fur Ball 2013.

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Fur Ball Success

February 6, 2013 by

Sit.Stay.Shine.Success!Fur Ball 2013

The Peninsula SPCA’s sixth annual Fur Ball 2013 fundraiser held on Saturday, February 2 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, raised $166,000!  With the dedication from our contributors, sponsors and volunteers, we are thrilled to announce the Peninsula SPCA 2013 Fur Ball funds raised increased by 78 percent compared to last year’s Fur Ball and for all of our homeless animals. These monies raised will be a vital part to the transition of becoming an Adoption Guarantee Organization.

Every year at Fur Ball, the Peninsula SPCA auctions the coveted title, Fur Ball Spokes Pet for some lucky pet to represent the Peninsula SPCA’s Fur Ball. The item is an exciting opportunity to show off your pet! The winner will be featured on the Peninsula SPCA’s website and all Fur Ball promotional materials. We are excited to announce this year’s winner for Fur Ball 2014 Spokes Pet, Ellie Nellie Noodles!

Bow Wow! Ellie Nellie Noodles is a smooth-haired boarder collie, English pointer mix rescue and she is infinitely excited to be the new Fur Ball 2014 Spokes Pet!  Laura Brown, SPCA Board Member and 2013 Fur Ball Chairman, was ecstatic when her winning bid won Ellie Nellie Noodles the coveted Spokes Pet title.  “I cannot believe she won!  Ellie Nellie Noodles is the Fur Ball 2014 Spokes Pet!” Picture above features Laura Brown and Edward Fiscella with Fur Ball 2014 Spokes Pet Ellie Nellie Noodles on the red carpet during the pet parade.

For the first time, Fur Ball sold out! At this year’s event almost 400 guests and 55 pets filled the Hampton Roads Convention Center’s ballroom. New this year was an exclusive V.I.P. pre-party for our top sponsors and their guests! As always our traditional guests enjoyed cocktails, live music by Tidewater Drive Band and during dinner sweet sounds performed by The Strolling Silver Strings from Norfolk Public Schools, a joint presentation of the Music Education and Programs for the Gifted of the Norfolk Public Schools that is a specialty to the event.

Thanks to our Auctioneer G. Amory LeCuyer from Hampton House Auctions, we set a new record by raising $38,900 during the live auction. Contributors won prizes including an African Safari Trip, Bahamas vacation, a trip to historic Charleston, Churchill Downs Tickets and an exclusive American Flag Flown over Afghanistan that was given with sentimental patriotic pride.

Most important, we would not be able to execute this event without dedicated volunteers. Thanks to over 165 volunteers who helped the night of the event as well as the months leading up to Fur Ball. Our volunteers assisted with event set-up, decorations, silent auction, care for guests’ pets as pet escorts and greeters during the evening.

“This year’s Fur Ball was an important kick-off event for our transition to becoming an Adoption Guarantee Organization. in 2013. We will soon face the reality of operating the shelter without the assistance of contract revenues from our local municipalities, so we thank the generous contributions from our community for this will be vital to the transition to saving the lives of  homeless pets on the Peninsula,” states Ellen Thacker, SPCA Executive Director.

View Fur Ball 2013 Photo Gallery! 
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The Peninsula SPCA thanks all of our generous sponsors!  Red Carpet Sponsors:  Ferguson and Smithfield. Waggin’ Tails Sponsors:  Judy and Henry Morris, Donna and James Thornton, and York River Electric, Inc. Fat Cat Sponsors: Laura Y. Brown and Edward G. Fiscella, VEI Homes, and W.M. Jordan Company. Muttini Bar Sponsors: Dr. and Mrs. Robert Snyder, Red Arrow Products Company, L.L.C., TowneBank. Purrfect Paw Sponsor: BayPort Credit Union, C&F Bank, Sentara CarePlex Hospital, VCA Boulevard Animal Hospital, and Virginia Health Services. Mutts & Meows Sponsors: 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union, Bosh Global Services, The Commonwealth Company, M. Price Distributing Company, Spectrum Foundation, Todds Lane Veterinary Hospital and Lucille and Frank Wagner. Puppy Love Sponsor: James Reade Chisman, Link, Jacobs, & Link D.D.S., Jeff Reid, The Spencer Group at Morgan Stanley, Villanueva Agency LTD. Nationwide Insurance, and Whitman, Requardt, & Associates, LLP.

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Holly Days Parade 2012

December 14, 2012 by

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.

Filed Under: Community, Outreach, Recognition, Special Events, Volunteers

Fur Ball Sold Out

December 13, 2012 by
Captain Frank 2013 Fur Ball SpokesPet

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

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.

 

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Volunteer Spotlight

November 27, 2012 by
Kathryn Panko January Volunteer of the Month

Kathryn Panko
January Volunteer of the Month

Congratulations to Kathryn Panko, the January volunteer of the month.  Kathy has been volunteering with us for over a year now and she is a true pleasure to have on our team.

Kathy is an avid dog lover and has spent endless hours walking, snuggling and helping get animals adopted.  Our staff can count on Kathy’s help and superior matchmaking skills when a potential adopter is searching for a new pet. “I look forward to going to the PSPCA every week because I love working with all the dogs. I am always excited for the dogs when I discover they have found a happy new home with a great family.”

Thank you Kathy, for being a driving force with our adoption efforts and for always being someone we can count on.

Filed Under: Achievements, Foster Care, Programs, Recognition, Special Events, Volunteering with Us, Volunteers, Volunteers

SlimDown…ShowDown raises money for SPCA

October 12, 2012 by

Weight Loss competition benefits the Peninsula SPCA

Dr. Clark’s Center for Weight Loss Success will host “SlimDown…Show Down” season 2 weight loss challenge.  Six teams of two will participate for free during their 12 week Weight Management University™ weight loss program.  The winners will be determined by the greatest amount of weight lost and the greatest amount of money raised.  The funds will go directly to the Peninsula SPCA to support their mission to adopt out and find new homes for animals on the Peninsula.  This is the participants’ chance to lose weight, promote health and wellness, have fun and raise money for homeless animals at the Peninsula SPCA.

The competitors include:

The Purple Team: Friends Thru Thick & Thin participants Kasey Steele & Cassie Lehnhardt

The Red Team: Team Epstein with Dana & Philip Epstein

The Blue Team: Team Pomoco includes Crystal Hogge & Dwight Powell

The Green Team: Habitat Mommies are Claire Ramirez & Rebekah Hutson

The Pink Team: Team Farrington members are Tammy & Melissa Farrington

The Gold Team: Team Deli Girls include Deborah Vaccarelli & Kimberly Rose

“A healthy cause for furry paws.”  Season 2 participants motivation motto.

Support the Peninsula SPCA and your favorite team.

For more information, contact Leslie Magner, Community Outreach Coordinator at 595-1399 ext 104 or leslie@peninsulaspca.org.

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Dog & Cat of the Year Photo Contest

October 12, 2012 by

Pet Photo Contest

The Peninsula SPCA invite all animal lovers to vote and fundraise to help find loving homes for abandoned animals on the Peninsula.

Who doesn’t want to show how cute their pet is to the world?  Simply create an account, upload your picture and campaign for votes to win.  $10 per pet photo, 100% donation to the Peninsula SPCA.

The dog and cat with the most votes by Friday, November 2 will be named Dog & Cat of the Year.  Could be a better time to vote than now!  As of October 11, 2012 contributors have raised $2,532!  All the money raised will go directly to the care and welfare of the animals at the SPCA.  The contest ends Friday, November 2 so keep voting before it is too late.Share the picture with your friends and ask them to vote.For more information, contact Leslie Magner, Community Outreach Coordinator at 595-1399 ext 104 or leslie@peninsulaspca.org.

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