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Fifteenth Annual Peninsula SPCA Fur Ball:  Diamond Anniversary

By Scott Acker Leave a Comment

The Peninsula SPCA’s Fur Ball returns for its 15th year on March 4 to celebrate their 85-year anniversary! Tickets for the 2023 Fur Ball are on sale now and are available on-line. Tickets will be available until Feb. 24. This year, PSPCA is excited to join our guests for an exclusive celebration of 85 years of love for animals with evening of cocktails, fine … [Read more...] about Fifteenth Annual Peninsula SPCA Fur Ball:  Diamond Anniversary

A Doggone Fun Festival

By Susan Smigielski Acker Leave a Comment

Barktoberfest is a festival celebrating all things dog and more. The event will be at Mill Point Park in Hampton on Oct. 8 from noon until 6 p.m. It will feature the band Lost Soul Society, who describe themselves as a “funky, Reggae, Rock band.” In addition to music, there will be the Bow-Wow Beer Garden and craft brew tastings. Games include costume contest with … [Read more...] about A Doggone Fun Festival

Adopting an Older Pet Comes With Big Advantages

By Miah Cox Leave a Comment

November is Adopt-a-Senior Pet Month and the Peninsula SPCA shelter invites the Peninsula community to love a new old soul with adoption fees half off for pets seven years old and older. While small kittens and puppies are adorable, adopting an older pet comes with some big advantages. Generally, these pets are more socialized, their personalities are already developed, and … [Read more...] about Adopting an Older Pet Comes With Big Advantages

Sit. Stay. PLAY!

By Susan Smigielski Acker 2 Comments

The COVID-19 pandemic challenged businesses and non-profit organizations, and the Peninsula SPCA is no exception.  Because of Gov. Ralph Northam’s restrictions on public gatherings, the Peninsula SPCA was unable to hold two of its major fundraisers in the last year, which accounts for approximately 20 percent of its operating budget.  In an effort to find … [Read more...] about Sit. Stay. PLAY!

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