Despite his recent traumatic encounter, BoBo came to SPCA Florida with a wag in his tail. Arriving with a barely recognizable left ear, one-year-old BoBo, an American Pit Bull Terrier Mix, was a dog fight survivor. His left ear was terribly mangled and crusted with blood, emitting a foul odor. With multiple large lacerations on […]
To say twins Katie and Mary Clare Spake are animal lovers and SPCA Florida supporters is an understatement. These adorable pet enthusiasts have rescued animals, organized lemonade stands and a canine water booth at Mayfaire at the Lake to fund raise, attended SPCA Florida’s summer Critter Camp, and fostered puppies and kittens. The Spakes have two dogs, […]
When a Hillsborough police officer discovered 1-year-old Layla, the Pit Bull’s leg was injured from some unknown accident. The injured stray was taken to Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners emergency clinic, but without an owner to pay for her treatment, Layla’s future looked grim. Safety Net Manager Connie Johnson was made aware of the situation and […]
When Jetson’s owner first saw him limping, he thought Jetson had broken his leg. Jetson, a 16-month-old brown Tabby, was always an outside cat, who had been neutered and ear tipped – the universal sign for cat sterilization. During his outside roaming, a break or fracture could happen. However, when Jetson’s guardian brought him into […]
Watch Matilda’s video>> Matilda skeptically and slowly licked peanut butter off of staff members’ hands. Her bones protruded from her skin, which had old and fresh wounds. When the 1-year-old Hound Mix was rescued from the side of the road by a family passing by, she was lifeless. Thankfully after four days of regular, small […]
Romeo’s arrival at SPCA Florida could have been the end of his story. Hit by a car, Romeo, a 4-year old bulldog mix, had dragged himself back home with a dislocated hip. With his owner recently imprisoned and deported, his owner’s girlfriend became his guardian, but refused him food, water and care. Finally after several […]
When Lamborghini arrived at Polk County Animal Control, staff immediately knew he had suffered a traumatic experience. Limping and shallowly breathing, Lamborghini, a young black Chihuahua mix, was quickly transferred to SPCA Florida to receive immediate medical care. At first, SPCA Florida veterinary staff believed Lamborghini had a broken left leg, but soon determined that […]
Baxter was rescued from a Plant City tire store when he was just days old. He was brought to SPCA Florida where a nursing mother cat in foster care took him on as her own; however as he began to grow, his foster caregiver noticed he didn’t look like a normal kitten. Baxter’s eyes appeared […]
The 1-year-old Bassett Hound/Bulldog’s eyes darted around, actively seeking out shelter. Her lip was sliced and there were wounds on her mouth and across her eye. Her white and gray coat was blood stained. Thankfully for the startled and injured stray, two SPCA Florida staff members crossed her path, rescuing her from a potentially devastating […]
With intensely focused eyes, 2-month-old Griffy peered up from her cage, which is all the 2-pound kitten could do, as both of her back legs were bandaged. Rescued from the busy intersection of Griffin Road and Highway 98 North in Lakeland, Griffy was rushed to SPCA Florida’s Medical Center where she was thought to have a […]
Three-month old Midnight arrived at SPCA Florida’s Medical Center with what appeared to be chemical burns. His owners claimed they were unsure what happened given the pit bull mix puppy had been contained a crate. The family’s story was one SPCA Florida sees all too often—a brand new pet facing an emergency situation without the veterinary […]
Volunteers are core to SPCA Florida’s mission. Last year, SPCA Florida’s 400 plus volunteers donated 30,922 hours. Alongside staff members, volunteers are the hands and heart that carry out SPCA Florida’s work and make positive things happen for the pets entrusted to our care. They walk dogs, scoop litter, refill water bowls, cuddle cats, clean, package up […]