An animal-lover who has never owned a pet Although he grew up in a home filled with dogs and cats, Kevin Horton has never owned a pet as an adult. His busy work schedule, which involved traveling extensively both locally and overseas, made it difficult for him to...

MEET-A-MEMBER Megan Goshen More than just a popular member of our Bequest Society, Megan is one of those people who can always be counted on to help out whenever we need an extra pair of hands. As a child, she grew up surrounded by the family dogs and cats. But it...

CAN YOU BELIEVE? Weirdest bequests ever When most people think of a bequest, they imagine leaving money or property to family, friends, or causes they care deeply about. But some people take their final wishes to a whole new level! Leona Helmsley, a wealthy hotel...

Message from Mary This year, I challenged myself to swim the Midmar Mile to raise funds for the animals in our care. I trained diligently and felt confident I could make it across. But, at the halfway mark, I was told I hadn’t made the cutoff time. I was devastated. I...

Can’t have a pet? Share one of ours! If you live in a place that’s not pet-friendly – or you’re concerned about taking on an animal that may outlive you – why not consider sponsoring one of our friendly SPCA yard cats instead? In return for a small monthly...

Moving to a smaller home? Did you know that we collect your unwanted items in good condition? From furniture and appliances to kitchen items, crockery, curtains, books, ornaments and clothing – whatever you no longer want or need, we can sell to raise funds to help...