Press Releases
August 2024
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Rummage Store to Host Kitten Adoption Event
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (August 29, 2024) — Kick off your Labor Day weekend with a furry new addition to the family! This Saturday, August 31st, the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Rummage Store is hosting a Kitten Adoption Event. From 11am to 3pm, our cutest and cuddliest kittens will be on-site and ready to meet their new families. To make this event even sweeter, you can bring home two kittens for just $250—a savings of over $100!
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Sweet Support: Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA and Duck Donuts Charlottesville Unite for a Fundraiser
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (August 23, 2024) – The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (SPCA) is thrilled to announce a special collaboration with Duck Donuts of Charlottesville. From Friday, August 23rd through Sunday, August 25th, guests can help support the homeless animals at the SPCA by purchasing the two ‘Forever Friends’ specialty donuts.
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Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Wins C-VILLE Weekly’s Best of C-VILLE Top Non-Profit Distinction
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (August 22, 2024) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is thrilled and deeply honored to announce that we have been awarded the top distinction in the Non-Profit category in C-VILLE Weekly’s Best of C-VILLE 2024. This prestigious recognition highlights the hard work and dedication of our staff, volunteers, and supporters, who have all contributed to our success over the past year.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (August 19, 2024) – Each year, an estimated 3.1 million dogs and 3.2 million cats enter animal shelters across the United States. To help address the needs of these animals, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Charlottesville is hosting its annual Movers for Mutts collection drive to benefit the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (SPCA).
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July 2024
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (July 29, 2024) – The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (CASPCA) is proud to announce its participation in the newly released 2024 Hill’s State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report. This data-rich report, released annually, highlights key leaders in the animal welfare industry and provides new insights around consumer attitudes and perceptions toward shelters and the animals in their care.
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CASPCA Receives Influx of Adoptable Guinea Pigs
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (July 22, 2024) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA will be aiding in the rehoming efforts of 16 adorable guinea pigs. With names like “Aurora”, “Ariel” and “Prince Charming”, these guinea pig princes and princesses are social and interactive pets. In order to encourage a speedy transition from the shelter into their new homes, they will be available for adoption free of charge.
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Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA and Albemarle County Fire Rescue Bring Awareness to Pet Safety
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (July 15, 2024) – July 15 is recognized as National Pet Fire Safety Day. As we all know, our pets are part of our families, and their safety is just as important as ours. In collaboration with Albemarle County Fire Rescue (ACFR), the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (CASPCA) is dedicated to spreading awareness about pet fire safety and ensuring every pet in our community is best protected and safe. This nationwide awareness day aims to educate pet owners about potential risks when pets are left home alone and provides them with proven prevention measures to ensure their safety
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The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Partners with BISSELL Pet Foundation for Summer National Empty the SheltersTM Event
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (July 8, 2024 )— BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is prompting a national call for adoption once again this summer with its Empty the Shelters reduced-fee adoption event July 8-31. The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA will participate along with more than 390 shelters in 44 states. To help deserving shelter pets find loving homes, BISSELL Pet Foundation sponsors reduced adoption fees of $50 or less per cat or dog during each nationwide event.
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Local SPCA Hosts ‘Peaceful Pets’ Event, Aims to Calm Shelter Pets on the Fourth of July
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (July 2, 2024) — This Independence Day, the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA invites the community to join a heartwarming event aimed at soothing shelter animals during the noisy celebrations. The “Peaceful Pets” event offers an alternative to fireworks, allowing people to spend quality time with dogs and cats at the shelter from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA’s Annual Calendar Contest: Submissions Now Open!
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (July 1, 2024) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (CASPCA) is pleased to announce the opening of submissions for its Annual Calendar Contest, an event that celebrates cute pets and supports the shelter’s mission.
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June 2024
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Awarded $15,000 Grant from Sentara Health to Expand Compassionate Care Clinic
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (June 27, 2024) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is pleased to announce that we are the recipients of a $15,000 grant from Sentara Health to assist with the expansion of our Compassionate Care Clinic in 2024. The $15,000 award from Sentara will be utilized to support our in-house and mobile low-cost veterinary clinic.
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Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Partners with Convoy for Rebrand Project
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (June 25, 2024) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (CASPCA) is excited to announce the start of our rebranding process in partnership with local marketing and web development agency, Convoy. This collaboration aims to refresh our visual identity and enhance our online presence, reflecting the vibrant community we serve.
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Attend Purr & Paint: Fun-Filled Friday Night at CASPCA!
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (June 20, 2024) — Join the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA for an unforgettable evening of creativity and fun at our shelter! We’ve partnered with Pikasso Swig to bring you a music-filled painting class where no experience is necessary. Talented instructors will guide you step-by-step to recreate a beautiful beachy scene at our Purr & Paint fundraiser on Friday, June 21st, from 6-8 PM.
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CASPCA Seeking Adopters and Fosters as Seasonal Influx Fills Shelter
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (June 13, 2024) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (CASPCA) is urgently seeking community support as the shelter faces its seasonal influx of animals. This includes a surge of kittens due to kitten season and an increase in shelter intake numbers nationwide. With a wide variety of cats, dogs, and small animals needing loving homes, CASPCA is encouraging local residents to consider adopting.
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CASPCA Achieves 96% Live Release Rate in 2023, Maintaining “No-Kill” Status
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (June 13, 2024) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA maintained no-kill status in 2023, according to Best Friends Animal Society’s annual data report. Shelters receiving Best Friends’ “no-kill” recognition saved more than 90% of the dogs and cats in their care in the calendar year 2023 – CASPCA proudly achieved a 96% live release rate in 2023, far exceeding this standard.
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Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Celebrates Major Success of Community Cat Program, Achieving 46% Reduction in Feline Stray Intake Since 2011
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (June 4, 2024) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA proudly announces a significant milestone achieved through its transformative Community Cat Program. Since its inception in 2011, the program has led to a remarkable 46% reduction in feline stray intake, revolutionizing the landscape of feline welfare in our community and beyond.
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May 2024
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Highlights Heat Awareness Day, Encourages Owners to Stay Vigilant This Summer
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (May 30, 2024) — As summer approaches and temperatures rise, the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is emphasizing the critical importance of protecting pets from heat exposure on Heat Awareness Day, Friday, May 31st. Pet owners are encouraged to stay vigilant about the temperature and take necessary precautions to ensure their pets’ safety and well-being during the hot and humid months.
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Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Hosting Reduced Cost Clinic with Vaccinations and Microchips
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (May 28, 2024) – The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is thrilled to announce our upcoming Compassionate Care Clinic, a key community outreach event aimed at ensuring all pets receive the essential care they need, regardless of their owners’ income levels. This special clinic will take place at Tonsler Park, located at 500 Cherry Avenue in Charlottesville, on Friday, May 31st, from 11 AM to 3 PM.
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CASPCA Rescues 50 Cats from Severe Hoarding Situation
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (May 3, 2024) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (CASPCA) has embarked on a remarkable rescue mission, responding to a dire hoarding situation and the urgent needs of animals from our regional partner. The SPCA has successfully liberated 50 cats, alongside other high-need animals, from distressing conditions. These resilient felines and their fellow companions were found enduring squalor and neglect, deprived of the fundamental care and attention they deserved.
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The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Partners with BISSELL Pet Foundation to Reduce Adoption Fees
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (May 1, 2024)—BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is prompting a national call for adoption once again this spring with its “Empty the Shelters” reduced-fee adoption event May 1 – 15. The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA will participate along with more than 410 shelters in 43 states. To help deserving shelter pets find loving homes, BISSELL Pet Foundation sponsors reduced adoption fees of $50 or less per cat or dog during each nationwide event.
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April 2024
CASPCA Leads the Charge on National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day: Reduced Fees and Community Engagement Initiatives
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (April 29, 2024) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (CASPCA) is thrilled to announce its participation in National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day on April 30th, 2024. This year holds special significance as the City of Charlottesville has proclaimed April 30th as Adopt A Shelter Pet Day for the first time ever, highlighting the importance of adopting from shelters and rescues.
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Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Joins Albemarle CiderWorks for Blossom Festival
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (April 26, 2024) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (CASPCA) is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming Annual Cider Blossom Festival at Albemarle CiderWorks on Saturday, April 27th. The festival promises a day filled with fun activities, local vendors, and furry friends.
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Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA and The Dairy Market Host Inaugural Spring Pet Adoption Event
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (April 11, 2024) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (CASPCA) is teaming up with The Dairy Market to host our Inaugural Spring Pet Adoption event on Saturday, April 13th from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. This exciting event will take place at The Dairy Market located at 946 Grady Avenue in Charlottesville…
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Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Highlights Stray Animals on World Stray Day
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (April 4th, 2024) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (CASPCA) is recognizing and celebrating World Stray Animal Day on April 4th within the greater Charlottesville community. With 1,680 animals welcomed into the SPCA as strays in 2023, the importance of awareness and action within our community is clear…
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March 2024
Petco Love and the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA Aim to Stop the Spread of Deadly Preventable Diseases Through Free Pet Vaccination Event
Charlottesville, VA (March 7, 2024) – The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA will provide free vaccinations for Southwood Community area pets on Saturday, March 9. The free vaccines are made possible through Petco Love’s national vaccination initiative Vaccinated and Loved, which is providing one million more free pet vaccines to existing animal welfare partners, including the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA, for family pets in need…
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February 2024
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Celebrates Valentine’s Day with Adoption Special
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (January 3, 2023) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is celebrating Valentine’s Day this weekend by reducing adoption fees for select adult animals from Friday, February 9th through Tuesday, February 13th. During the “Looking for Love” adoption special, adopters of these select pets will select a valentine to reveal a reduced adoption rate of up to 75% off …
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January 2024
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Announces New Hours
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (January 31, 2023) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA will be offering Puppygrams this Valentine’s Day as an extra-special way to celebrate the holiday with a significant other, friend, colleague or even yourself!
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Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Announces New Hours
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (January 31, 2023) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA will be adjusting our public-facing hours starting tomorrow, Thursday, February 1st. The new extended hours are as follows …
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Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Celebrates 2023 Achievements
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (January 18, 2023) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is celebrating another year of life-saving achievements in 2023. Last year, due to the hard work and dedication of our staff and volunteers, 2,658 pets were adopted. The SPCA also maintained a canine live release rate of 97% and a feline live release rate of 94%.
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Sir Speedy of Central Virginia Supports Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA’s Foster Program
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (January 8, 2023) — In an effort to support our foster program, the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA has partnered with Sir Speedy of Central VA to create “Proud to Be a Foster Parent” yard signs.
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Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Celebrates New Year with Adoption Special
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (January 3, 2023) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is celebrating 2024 by reducing adoption fees for select adult animals from January 3rd through January 7th. During the “New Year, New Home” adoption special, adoption fees will be just $24 for 24 of our fan-favorite pets here at the shelter.
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December 2023
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Joins Virginia Animal Shelters and Rescue Groups in Seeking Animal Cruelty List
Delegate Ellen Campbell, District 36, is sponsoring a BILL that will establish an Animal Cruelty List in Virginia. The Rockbridge SPCA, along with BILL liaison and volunteer Mona Hazera, have been coordinating with Delegate Campbell on this much-needed animal advocacy effort.…
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Launched 50K in 5 Days Fundraiser
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (December 26, 2023) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is inviting the Charlottesville community to band together for one last effort to provide for our animals in 2023 and beyond. The shelter is looking forward to all the great things to come in the new year, but we need your help to get the ball rolling before the ball drops on January 1st! For this reason, we are so excited to be launching our “50K in 5 Days” Fundraising Campaign…
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Holds Holiday Pet Portrait Fundraiser
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (December 5, 2023) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is holding a pet portrait fundraiser, just in time for the holidays! These digital drawings would make a perfect holiday gift for the pet-lovers in your life. Those interested in participating can visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/caspca. Using the fundraising link attached (https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/0zEF3w), individuals can donate at least $25 per photo and describe their pet in a few words…
November 2023
Winter Empty the Shelters Adoption Event
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (November 30, 2023) — BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is bringing hope to the nation’s shelter pets this holiday season with its “Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope” adoption event Dec. 1 – 17. BISSELL Pet Foundation sponsors reduced adoption fees of $50 or less per cat or dog during each nationwide event. This event will be hosted in more than 380 shelters in 43 states, including the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA…
CASPCA Calls for Thanksgiving Fosters
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (November 20, 2023) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is calling for people to spread some holiday cheer by fostering a dog or cat over Thanksgiving. If you’re thinking about a pet but not sure if you’re ready to make the full-time commitment, want to give it a trial run, or even just looking to give a pet a nice home for a few days, the homeless animals here at the shelter would love to spend the holidays with you…
2023 Virtual Critter Ball Online Auction
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (November 10, 2023) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA’s 2023 Virtual Critter Ball Online Auction opens for bidding this Saturday, November 11th at 11AM. The virtual auction will remain open for one week before closing on Saturday, November 18th at 11PM. The auction consists of designer jewelry, luxury resort stays, gift cards to support local businesses…
October 2023
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Hires Executive Director
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (October 16, 2023) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is pleased to introduce Libby Jones as its newly appointed Executive Director. With an impressive career spanning over a decade in animal welfare, veterinary medicine, and zoology, including pivotal leadership roles at influential organizations such as the Humane Society of Charlotte, Guilford County, and her most recent position as Chief Operations Officer at Seattle Humane, Jones brings a wealth of invaluable experience to her new role…
Subaru Loves Pets Supports CASPCA
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA (October 12, 2023)—In an effort to support animal welfare in the community and help shelter animals find loving homes, the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA has partnered with Flow Subaru of Charlottesville to host a pet adoption event. The event is a part of Subaru Loves Pets®, a national initiative to impact the lives of as many shelter animals as possible…
Best Friends 2022 90% Save Rate
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (October 13, 2023) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA has been acknowledged by Best Friends Animal Society for achieving a 90% save rate in the 2022 calendar year, joining an elite group of organizations across the country. Best Friends Animal Society is a nationally recognized animal welfare organization working to end the euthanizing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters by 2025…
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (October 11, 2023) — The 5th Annual Critter Lift and Rummage Store Extravaganza is happening at the SPCA Rummage Store on Saturday, October 14th. The Rummage Store will be hosting a fun shopping event and donation drive to benefit the animals at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. Last year, the event raised more than $8,000 for animals in need.
September 2023
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (September 28, 2023) — Here at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA, we love our shelter animals fiercely. Our dedicated staff and volunteers provide as much support to healing our animals as they do in getting them adopted into loving forever homes. With that being said, there is an unfortunate truth that we all must face in the animal welfare community and that is the animal outcome of euthanasia…
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (September 5, 2023) — The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA will be hosting an on-site job fair on September 11th from 4PM to 7PM. Job seekers are invited to come to the shelter at 3355 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA with a current resume for on-site interviews. For an advance look at open positions listed, visit our website career page at https://caspca.org/about-us/employment/. Walk-ins are welcome; however, we suggest those interested apply online ahead of time on Indeed at https://tinyurl.com/caspcajobs.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (September 29, 2023) — With animal shelters across the nation facing an overcrowding crisis, thousands of highly adoptable pets are waiting for their second chances. The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is proud to partner with BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, for its Fall National “Empty the Shelters.” From Oct. 1 – 15, BISSELL Pet Foundation will sponsor reduced adoption fees of $50 or less at more than 345 shelters in 42 states.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (September 15, 2023) – National nonprofit Petco Love, in partnership with BOBS from Skechers™ and the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA are excited to put out the call for pet adopters in our local communities to share their love stories about how their adopted pet changed their life. The Petco Love Stories campaign celebrates the unbreakable bond between pet parents and their adopted pets while also raising awareness about the importance of pet adoption.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (September 4, 2023) — As our summer hours come to an end, the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA has reviewed our visitor and customer service data from the past three months to determine what shelter service hours best meet our City and Albemarle County resident needs. The data shows that more individuals come during the week in the late afternoon/early evening on their way home from work.
| January 2023 | 2022 SPCA Stats |
| 2023 Betty White Challenge | |
| New Year, New Friend Special | |
| February 2023 | Envigo Beagle Reunion |
| March 2023 | Southwood CCC April |
| April 2023 | Petco Love Vaccine Clinic |
| 2023 bow-WOW-walk | |
| Spring 2023 Empty the Shelters | |
| May 2023 | Adopt an Envelope |
| Interim ED Announcement | |
| June 2023 | FAIR Director Press Release |
| July 2023 | 2023 Peaceful Pets Event |
| Summer 2023 Empty the Shelters | |
| Revised Operating Schedule |
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| August 2008 | CASPCA/Sips Top Chef Cook-Off |
| April 2008 | Siips Wine & Champagne Bar Yappy Hour |
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| March 2008 | Peter Cat-N-Tail |
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