Where will you be on Saturday, June 9th? Thousands of fellow dog lovers will be at THE Canine event of the year, the 19th Annual Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash!  Will you join them? What better way to spend a Saturday morning than on a beautiful walk around William Land Park, followed by the largest pet festival of its kind in Northern CA? The Bark at the Park Festival is one of the highlights of the Doggy Dash, with hundreds of dog-friendly vendors, agility demonstrations, entertainment, both human (and doggy) food vendors PLUS a new addition this year: Lasher Subaru will be teaming up with Radio Disney, and hosting a casting call for their upcoming Subaru commercial! A simple $25 gets y

Bruno is a beautiful, twelve-year-old Maine Coon cat (mixed with some Norwegian Forest) who is looking for a new home! Don't let his age fool you, this big guy is plush and soft, and his teeth are in great shape. Bruno is currently in foster care so any potential adopter should contact our foster coordinator Sarah at svaranini@sspca.org to find out more about this great boy. Bruno is a big love and will make a great addition to any family. Check him out online at www.sspca.org!   ** Don't miss out on our Certified Pre-Owned Pet Event happening THIS weekend! All pre-owned pets are available at the low, low price of just $39.99! No interest and zero percent financing...(also includes spa

Lovely Mia!! Mia is a happy seven-year-old Basset Hound mix who  loves everyone she meets!  We know she'll make a great family dog due to her gentle affectionate nature. She is looking for a family who is somewhat active (who understands the joys of a nice long walk!) and she should do fine with older children and other dog(s) at home. Mia is a catch, come meet her today! **Join the Sacramento SPCA for an evening of luxury! Buy your tickets for "Purrses for Pets," on Thursday, April 5 from 6-8pm. Appetizers, wine, desserts and of course... shopping! There will be a silent auction of fabulous bags and purses along with raffle/door prizes all night long. Tickets are just $45 and are avail

Sweet little Domino! Domino is an adorable little two- year- old Chihuahua/Papillon mix who loves people! Some of her favorite things include hanging out with her people friends, riding in the car and getting treats! She's affectionate and outgoing, making her a wonderful companion for some lucky someone. Visit us online at www.sspca.org to see Domino and some of her other furry friends. (Adoption price: $100- includes vaccinations, micro chip, spay/neuter and lots of love!!) **Join the Sacramento SPCA for an evening of luxury! Buy your tickets for "Purrses for Pets," on Thursday, April 5 from 6-8pm. Appetizers, wine, desserts and of course... shopping! There will be a silent auction of

It's not too late to buy your tickets for the first annual Purrses for Pets, benefiting the Sacramento SPCA. This fabulous event will be held on Thursday, April 5 from 6:00PM- 8:00PM at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa. Get ready to spend an evening of luxury with your friends while you sip on wine, enjoy light eats and desserts, and let's not forget the shopping! Hundreds of fabulous bags will be available in our silent auction, in addition to fantastic raffle and door prizes being given out throughout the evening. Tickets: $45 www.sspca.org 916-504-2802 SPECIAL THANKS TO: Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa Icing on the Cupcake Ettore's Melting Pot Michael David Winery Earth Friendly Distilli

The nonprofit Sacramento Area Animal Coalition (SAAC) is offering a deal too good for pet owners to pass up. For just $15, male cats can be neutered and receive core vaccinations, a dose of flea preventive, and permanent microchip identification -- services that typically cost as much as $250. SAAC has more than 150 appointments available for male cats as part of Spay Day Sacramento, which takes place at 18 area veterinary clinics and animal shelters on Sunday, February 26, 2012. Residents of Sacramento and Yolo Counties who receive public assistance and/or have an annual household income of $35,000 or less can have up to two cats neutered at participating veterinary clinics and animal

It’s early Sunday morning in January. Cars pull into the lot in an industrial section of South Sacramento. What would possess people to get up this early on a cold, dark winter’s day? It’s not a swap meet, big sale, concert tickets, or church. These people have come to the Sacramento SPCA feral cat clinic to get the cats they’ve trapped spayed or neutered and vaccinated as part of a program called TNR: trap neuter return. Why do they do this? It’s a problem that has to be dealt with. “When feral overpopulation causes a problem, people get annoyed with all cats – ferals and pets. They don’t discriminate,” trapper Mary said, summarizing a common sentiment. “Cats get run over, poisoned, ab

There’s a war being waged in Sacramento. The dead are strewn in street gutters like dirty rags, or wind up in dumpsters and garbage cans. Even though the casualties are all on the other side, the humans are losing. The battle is to control our stray and feral cat population, currently estimated to be 350,000 cats in the Sacramento region. The cats are losing, too. There are no winners in this war. Recent news stories about a pet cat shot with a crossbow, teens killing cats for "fun" and a cat mauled by neighborhood dogs underscore the tragic results of a lack of respect for free-roaming cats. An out-of-control feral cat population contributes to the perception of cats as a nuisance and a

Such a charmer! Jack Sparrow is ALL about getting and giving attention. When he isn't trying to get you to play with him, he is perfectly happy to just curl up in your lap for a nice petting session. This one-and-a-half-year-old will make a great companion for anyone looking for a young, playful and friendly feline. Come visit Jack Sparrow today! *Find us online at www.sspca.org OR on Facebook and become a fan!

With the New Year just around the corner, resolutions weigh heavy on the minds of most people. At the Sacramento SPCA, we figured that these same concerns might be occupying the thoughts of some of our animal friends. So, we took a random poll of the more than 400 dogs, cats, rabbits and even a couple of rats at our shelter and this is what we discovered: • Four out of five dogs feel the need to exercise more • Walking was the number one exercise of choice, with fetch coming in as a close second • 65% of all animals surveyed are interested in pursuing healthier eating habits • A whopping 96% of the cats surveyed vowed to get more sleep in the coming year • 78% of dogs were determined to l

Nadia is a great lap cat, looking for a home to call her very own. She is a sweet, three-and-a-half-year old with a great personality! Nadia is very striking too, with great markings on her face and a beautiful coat. She is currently being kept in a community cat room where she enjoys the company of other felines. She will be your best friend if you pet and love her! *Don't miss our Home for the Holidays Adoption promo going on NOW through December 30th! All animals (including Nadia) are 75% off their usual adoption fees! www.sspca.org

Shivers is an outgoing, confident, and playful little Chihuahua mix! He is affectionate towards people and loves to snuggle up in his owner’s lap. He enjoys going for walks, and he walks well on a leash. Shivers is best suited for a somewhat active home. If he will be living in a home with children, he will do best in a home with older kids. Since he is seven-years-old, his age makes him eligible for our Seniors for Seniors Adoption Program. Any adopter over the age of sixty can have the adoptions fees waived.   **Home for the Holidays promotion going on NOW! All animal adoption fees are 75% off. That means Shivers (and other great dogs) are only $25 NOW through December 30th! Come on do

Home for the Holidays? Yes please! Help us to find comfy beds and warm hearts for the critters here at the Sacramento SPCA. Going on NOW through December 30th, all animal adoption fees are 75% off! Visit any one of the participating Sacramento shelters: the Sacramento SPCA, Sacramento City Animal Care Services, the Sacramento County Animal Care & Regulation and Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary! The four participating shelters will take in over 35,000 animals (collectively) over the course of a year. Our goal for this adoption promotion is to see 1,000 animals find new homes this holiday season. Help us spread the word and make it happen! Please visit www.sspca.org to find out more information

Help us find Jada a home! Jada is a very sweet and calm six-and-a-half-year old American Staffordshire terrier mix. She is one of our long-time residents here at the Sacramento SPCA and we’re determined to find her a home this holiday season! She is great with people and will do well with older children and friendly dogs, however, NO CATS please! *Additional bonus!* Her age makes her eligible for our Seniors for Seniors Adoption promo. Any senior over the age of sixty can have the adoption fees waived!   ** Also join us on December 7th, (the first Wednesday of every month) for our Senior Vaccine Clinic!  FREE vaccines for seniors over the age of 60 who bring in their pets! This will be h

This eight-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix is both sweet and friendly. He is fairly typical of his breed in that he is very smart, confident and independent, but he’s also a big lover! Positive reinforcement training would help him focus his energy and learn even more commands than he already knows. Mr. Smokey would do best in a somewhat active home with experienced adult owners (older kids and other dogs ok). He is eligible for our Senior for Senior Program in which adoption fees are waived for adopters who are at least sixty-years-old and adopting animals over the age of five.   *Join us on Black Friday and during the weekend for some very special adoption deals! All black (and mostly

Gypsy-girl is a darling two-and-a-half year old Torbie mix who gets along great with other cats, dogs, and children. She's a great catch for any family looking to adopt a sweet, affecitionate and curious kitty! She enjoys a good grooming session and loves to be pet; she'll make sure you know it too, once she starts purring!  Find out more about Gypsy and her other feline friends at our website www.sspca.org.

This cute and feisty little three-year-old is very fun to be around! She loves to play and be pet and is looking for a permanent place to call home. Penny can come off a little pushy with other cats, mainly because she wants all of the attention! She might do well with another companion, as she is learning to share the attention while she is here at the shelter. Visit her online at www.sspca.org.   **Join us on 11.11.11 for a very special adoption promo! We'll be open 11:11AM- 11:11PM and all animals are just $11.11! Enjoy shopping, food and family fun. This event only comes ONCE every 100 years; it's going to be a ONEderful day!  

Meet the newest addition to the Sacramento SPCA family! We like to call these little guys (and gals) the "Squash Bunch"- as they are all named after a different type of squash. This litter of eight, just turned eight-weeks-old and they are each ready to find their new families. These little ones are very sweet and are used to being held; they are also on the path to being litter-box trained! Rabbits require a little bit of daily cleanup and thrive best with daily, human interaction. They make excellent companions! Please visit us online at www.sspca.org. Current adoption fees for rabbits: $45* **Join us on Friday, November 11th for our 11.11.11 celebration, where we hope you'll find

Mr. Smokey will steal your heart! He is a sweet, friendly, eight-year-old Jack Russel Terrier mix who is typical of his breed, in that he is both confident and independent. He really enjoys being outside and is happy to show off tricks like 'sit' and 'stay.' Some positive reinforcement training will help him to learn to focus his energy and learn even more commands. Mr. Smokey would do best in a somewhat active home with experienced adult owner. He should do fine in a home with teenagers but does need to be an only pet. He is eligible for our Senior for Senior Program in which adoption fees are waived for adopters 60 years old and older adopting animals 5 year and older. Looking for a m

Come visit Taz at the Sacramento SPCA and check out our "Fall in Love with a fall-colored feline special" going on NOW! All "autumn-colored" cats and kittens (including Torbies, Torties, Calicos and Orange cats) are just $14 through OCT 31st!! Taz is a four-month-old Torbie colored cat who is very gentle and loves attention. She is even known to give kisses! Taz came from a family with children, dogs and other cats. While she wasn't a big fan of the dog, she got along great with the children and other cats. Find out more about Taz and our current adoption special online at www.sspca.org.