The SPCA Annual Report 2023

FISCAL YEAR 2023

CHARLOTTESVILLE - ALBEMARLE SPCA

ANNUAL

IMPACT REPORT

SINCE

1914

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CHARLOTTESVILLE - ALBEMARLE SPCA 2023 ANNUAL REPORT PRIMARY MISSION Animal Services/Animal Welfare

Advance the compassionate treatment of animals by providing sheltering,

MISSION

medical care, and behavioral services for dogs and cats; promoting permanent, caring homes; and furthering education and outreach.

To provide a safe and nurturing environment for the lost, abandoned and

PURPOSE

homeless animals of the City of Charlottesville and the county of Albemarle.

The organization also provides subsidized and free veterinary services for those in the community and surrounding communities.

VISION

Healthy animals in caring homes.

7,154

Lives Impacted In 2023

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Letter from Libby Jones………….......………….........….…02 Success Story: Pocky Prevails………...............................................03 About Us………………………………………...……........…................04 Our Guiding Philosophies……………………………………............…06 Services and Outreach…………………………………………….....…08 Success Story: Eddie’s Road to Recovery ………….........................11 Metrics and Results ………………………………..……......................12 Success Story: From Shelter Stress to Farm Bliss…..…...............…14 Community Cat Program……………………...............................……15 The SPCA Rummage Store………………………………....................16 Success Story: Cosmo’s Journey to Breathing Easy…....……..…....19 Volunteer and Foster Programs………………..............................…..20 Meet the SPCA Staff……………………………………………….........24 The Power of Play…………………………………………………....….26 Veterinary Care………………………………………………....….....….28 Vet Save Stories………………………………………………............…30 Bow-WOW-walk and Other Events………………………….........…...32 2023 Financials……………………………………………..…………….34 Philanthropy…………………………………………………..……….….35 Thank You to Our 2023 Donors……………………………..............…36 1

A Welcome Letter from

Roscone, a diabetic cat from the City of Charlot-

Libby Jones, Executive Director

needs. By placing Roscone into a nurturing foster

tesville, was entrusted to us due to a change in his owner’s living situation. Diabetic cats typically experience longer stays at the shelter, given their special home, his stress and diabetes were effectively managed. This not only improved his health but also led to a heartwarming conclusion: Roscone endeared himself to his foster family and became a permanent cherished member of their home.

With your support, we can create more success stories like Roscone’s and reshape traditional sheltering practices while also tackling the most urgent issues impacting animals and our dedicated community.

With Gratitude, Libby Jones

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Despite national trends showing a decrease in As we reflect on the past year, I am delight-

adoptions and return to guardians when com-

ed to present our annual report for 2023. It

pared to 2022, our team accomplished what

has been a year of challenges, growth, and

many strive for: more animals left the SPCA’s

unwavering dedication from our staff, vol-

shelter in 2023 than entered.

unteers, and supporters alike. Despite the unprecedented difficulties faced early in 2023, our organization remained steadfast

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in its commitment to our community and its animals. We adapted to new circumstances, pivoted our strategies, and continued to serve our community with resilience and determination.

I am pleased to share that in 2023, the SPCA team provided care to 3,051 new animals brought to our shelter, and achieved successful outcomes for 3,109 animals.

Notably, our shelter team accomplished a 5% decrease in the average length of stay for dogs and a 13% decrease for cats. A 2 testament to these efforts is the story of

Welcome! A Letter from

POCKY Prevails Pocky’s amazing journey!

In September 2022, Pocky arrived at our shelter after being found running alone in Albemarle County. While he unfortunately remained unredeemed, Pocky quickly won the hearts of SPCA staff and volunteers with his gentle giant demeanor.

During his examination in our clinic, our team discovered discomfort in Pocky’s rear legs. After consulting a specialist, it was determined that he required tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) surgeries on both legs. Our community generously contributed to cover the necessary funds for Pocky’s surgeries, enabling him to live pain-free.

Following successful procedures, Pocky underwent extensive physical therapy with our clinic team, significantly improving his comfort and mobility.

With restored mobility and comfort, Pocky only lacked one thing—a loving forever home. While awaiting his perfect match, he thrived on tasty treats, head scratches from his favorite people, and playful romps with his canine companions during playgroup sessions.

In December 2023, the Guillen family met Pocky at the shelter and fell in love. Though initially nervous in his new environment, Pocky quickly flourished in his new home. The Guillens remarked, ‘As the days passed, and we continued to shower him with love, he grew more secure in himself and his new home, revealing even more of his beautiful, loving personality! It’s amazing to see how all he needed was love, patience, and the assurance of a forever home to let his silliness and sweet personality shine even brighter! Witnessing his growth has been immensely rewarding for us, and while he may feel fortunate to have found a home, we are truly the blessed ones to have him!’

Though Pocky’s journey was lengthy, we are confident that he has found his rightful place.

Pocky Prevails

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About the SPCA

trust in pet guardians and shelter partners to make informed decisions for the animals in their care, while providing unwavering support every step of the way.

Established in 1914, the Charlottesville-Albe-

Our approaches and resources have been refo-

marle SPCA has a rich history of community

cused to better serve the needs of both animals and

service and animal welfare advocacy. From its

their owners, such as the pet food pantry and low-

humble beginnings with a handful of dedicat-

cost Compassionate Care Clinics. Both focus not

ed members operating out of basements and

only on providing a safe and healthy environment for

garages, the organization took a significant step

the animals in our community but also serve mem-

forward in 1955 with the establishment of its

bers of our community in need and providing them

standalone building, affectionately known as the

the opportunity to keep their beloved pets – which

“chicken coop.” In 2004, we proudly unveiled

are an extended member of our family for many of

our current 32,000-square-foot facility, providing

us – in their lives.

a safe haven and compassionate care for animals in need.

The SPCA’s overarching goal is to reduce the time pets spend in shelters and minimize companion

Throughout the years, the SPCA has remained

animal entries into shelters across Virginia. Our

steadfast in its mission to save lives and promote

reach enables us to redefine conventional shel-

responsible pet ownership. Our range of services

tering practices and confront the most pressing

has expanded and currently includes spay/neu-

concerns affecting animals and their devoted care-

ter and wellness care, return-to-owner services,

givers. Together, we stand united in our commit-

owner-to-owner rehoming, affordable veterinary

ment to provide a voice for the voiceless and cre-

care, TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return), lifesaving trans-

ate a more compassionate world for all creatures,

portation, adoption, and mentorship. We place our

great and small.

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About the SPCA

CELEBRATING 110 YEARS TOGETHER!

About the SPCA

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Our Guiding Philosophies Refuge for Animals The SPCA is dedicated to providing crucial animal welfare services to residents of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and surrounding areas. Our commitment is rooted in safe, socially conscious principles to ensure public safety and health. We strive to place all healthy, behaviorally sound animals into homes and actively support partners in achieving their life-saving initiatives.

We prioritize partnerships with our community, local shelters, and rescue organizations, aiming to maximize our impact, not only locally, but within the broader animal welfare community.

The SPCA serves as a refuge for animals in our community who are lost, sick, injured, and in danger as a result of abuse or neglect. It’s essential to recognize that animal shelters, the SPCA included, are designed as temporary refuges and have physical and resource limitations in providing extended sanctuary to behaviorally compromised animals. We maintain a commitment to the safety of people and other animals by not reintroducing animals with aggressive behaviors into our community.

Sheltering Philosophy The SPCA has adopted a judgment-free approach to surrender, returns, and adoptions as outlined in HSUS’s Adopter’s Welcome. It’s crucial to emphasize that we refrain from criticizing or shaming individuals for prioritizing the safety of their pets, themselves, and their loved ones over the life of

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Our Guiding Philosophies

a shelter pet. The SPCA wants what’s best for

of addressing racial inequities, we are committed

the animal and the people involved and recog-

to self-reflection and continuous improvement.

nizes the inherent difficulty in such decisions.

Regular assessments of our practices, policies,

We understand that not everyone in the commu-

and programs will identify and rectify any unin-

nity will fully understand the extent of our efforts,

tended biases or disparities. We express grati-

but we strongly believe it is our duty to prioritize

tude for your unwavering support and partnership

the safety of the public, our staff, and our volun-

in fostering a community where every individual,

teers. Ensuring a safe environment, both phys-

regardless of their background, is embraced, em-

ically and psychologically, for our staff is para-

powered, and uplifted.

mount, and our management team is dedicated to minimizing risks wherever possible.

Compassionate Approach and Team Well-being

Community Access and Equity

The SPCA refrains from shaming owners, vic-

The SPCA is dedicated to breaking down barriers

tims, or euthanasia decision-makers. Our staff is

and enhancing accessibility to services, resourc-

entitled to a physically and psychologically safe

es, and information for pet owners. Our unwav-

workplace. It’s important to recognize the emo-

ering commitment extends to actively pursuing

tional toll these decisions take on our team. They

racial equity within the realm of animal welfare.

weigh heavily, and your understanding and com-

Acknowledging historical and systemic dispar-

passion are crucial. The industry faces severe

ities, we strive to rectify inequities that impact

consequences when condemnation is visceral, af-

both animals and the communities we serve. Our

fecting professionals’ mental health and, at times,

pledge is to guarantee equal access to our ser-

leading to depression and suicide. Your under-

vices, resources, and educational opportunities

standing and support can contribute significantly

for all community members, dismantling barriers

to maintaining a positive work environment and

to pet ownership and promoting access to pet

encouraging the team to persevere in the face of

care universally. Recognizing the ongoing nature

challenging circumstances.

Our Guiding Philosophies

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Services and Outreach

Our Services and Outreach

SPAY/NEUTER

COMPASSIONATE CARE CLINICS

Spaying and neutering your pet significantly lowers

Clinics provide a wellness exams, pet care educa-

the risk of certain diseases, mitigates behavioral

tion, rabies vaccinations, and routine wellness care

issues, and combats the growing pet overpopulation

at reduced fees. Clinics are held on select week-

crisis. Preventing unplanned litters is crucial to end-

days every month by appointment only.

ing euthanasia as a result of overcrowded shelters.

RABIES AND MICROCHIP CLINICS

PET FOOD PANTRY

Preventing pets from contracting this fatal disease

Pet guardians in need can visit the shelter to pick up

and reuniting pets with their owners is a large part of

dog or cat food and basic supplies. Additionally, our

our mission. Clinics are held on the first Mondays of

pet pantry collaborates with human food banks to

every month, from noon to 4 PM.

provide pet food at their locations.

SURRENDER YOUR PET

COMMUNITY CATS

Pet parents often face the difficult decision of giving

Our community cat team offers resources to address

up their pet. Our admissions team offers resources

local cat overpopulation. We provide free spay and

and guidance to help facilitate private rehoming

neuter services for feral cats from Charlottesville

whenever possible.

and Albemarle County, and offer these services to feral cats from outside the county for a nominal fee.

LOST/FOUND

CREMATION SERVICES

Reclaim a lost pet if it has strayed and found its way

With compassionate hearts, the staff at the SPCA

to us. Please call us as soon as you realize your pet

will take your deceased companion and treat your

is missing so you can file a lost animal report.

pet with the utmost respect.

Services and Outreach

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Services and Outreach

Eddie’s Road to Recovery Eddie was brought into our care in April of 2023.

Our team jumped into action when it was discovered that Eddie was suffering from severe dermatitis and open wounds on his body. Itchy and hairless, this poor boy was clearly very uncomfortable.

While our clinic staff worked to get to the root of Eddie’s skin issues, Eddie was sent to rest and recover in the comfort of a loving foster home. It was here that he was affectionately nicknamed Eddie Spaghetti! His already curious and talkative nature flourished, and he was happy to show off his nightly zoomies to anyone who would watch.

As time passed, Eddie’s skin allergies began to clear up. His coat grew back in, and his confidence followed!

Eddie’s patience finally paid off at the end of 2023 when his perfect family walked through the shelter doors. Nowadays, Eddie passes the time making biscuits and snuggling on his adopters’ laps before undertaking his daily zoomies. His

met! Support from every corner makes it possible to provide our animals with the love and care they so richly deserve. We’re so profoundly thankful for the teamwork that made Eddie’s transformation possible. Congratulations to Eddie on finding his new beginning!

family says he is the sweetest cat they’ve ever

Eddie’s Road to Recovery

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2023 Results and Stats

3,037

Pets Altered

96%

Live Release Rate

2,377

Animals Entered Into Foster Care

432

Pets Reunited With Owners

3,106

Successful Pet Placements

7,154

Lives Impacted

4.92 Million

Users Reach on Social Media

3,051

Animals Taken In

18,956

Pounds of Pet Food Given Out to Those In Need

2,658 Adoptions

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74 ¢

of Every Dollar Raised Eddie’s Road to Recovery Goes Directly To Animal Care

Over the Past 20 Years: Metrics and Results

50,000+

Adoptions

92,000+

Spay/Neuter Surgeries

7,900+

Pets Reunited With Owners Over the Past 20 Years: Metrics and Results

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A Journey from Shelter Stress to Farm Bliss Dude Sir arrived at our shelter as a stray in November of 2022. As with many of our new arrivals, the shelter was a very overwhelming place for Dude Sir. The loud barking of his neighbors, accompanied by his unfamiliar surroundings, made him very anxious, resulting in excessive licking and weight loss.

Dude Sir’s life changed when he was taken in by a loving foster family. As soon as he walked into the house, he made his way onto the resident dog’s bed and slept all day long! By the very next night, Dude Sir was sleeping in bed with his foster, determined to share her pillow.

In this quiet and comfortable environment, Dude Sir began to flourish. We quickly learned that he would make a perfect family dog — quiet, nondestructive, house-trained, and even friendly with his four-legged foster siblings. All Dude Sir needed was a lifelong cuddle buddy.

This vacant position was finally filled in May of 2023 when Dude Sir found the Griffins.

“Dude Sir is now named Frankie, and he is doing great! We split our time between our home in Charlottesville and our farm in Nelson County,

ducks and loves to ride tractors and ATVs. He even passed his obedience training (barely - he can be stubborn!). He’s a huge cuddlebug - we love him!”

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A Journey from Shelter Stress to Farm Bliss

Community Cat Program

The primary objective of the Community Cat Program is to decrease the number of unattended felines by ensuring all owned cats are spayed or neutered, while free-roaming cats are trapped, ster-

Back in 2011, the SPCA, in collaboration with the

ilized, and returned to their caretakers’ care. During

city of Charlottesville and Albemarle county, initiated

the past year, the SPCA performed sterilization

the Community Cat Program, designed to address

surgeries and provided veterinary care for 487 com-

the issue of unwanted kitten births in the area.

munity cats and kittens. Since the inception of the

Operating in regions with community (free-roaming)

Community Cat Program in 2011, there has been a

cat populations, our team collaborates with care-

46% reduction in feline stray in take, enabling us to

takers to trap outdoor cats and kittens. Through

enhance feline transport efforts and save more lives!

trap-neuter-return initiatives, we administer necessary vaccinations and health assessments to these felines before sterilizing them and releasing them back to their habitats. This service is provided free of charge, and we work closely with the public to effectively manage the community cat population.

A Journey from Shelter Stress to Farm Bliss

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The SPCA Rummage Store

The SPCA Rummage Store has been an integral part of generating revenue for the SPCA, in 2023 contributing 9% of the organization’s overall income.

The SPCA Rummage Store has a rich history that began in 1940 with its first event, which lasted for six weeks. Since then, it has evolved into a permanent establishment, opening its doors as a store in 2007.

Throughout its history, the SPCA Rummage Store has been supported by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to sort and organize roughly $25,000 worth of donations received each month. Their efforts have made the rummage store a staple in Charlottesville.

The SPCA Rummage Store goes beyond being 16

The SPCA Rummage Store

just a store. It envisions a community that embraces giving back, allowing people to shop with a sense of purpose, knowing their purchases positively impact the lives of animals. By fostering a culture of compassion, sustainability, and education, the store strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and the community as a whole.

New items are always arriving, and prices drop on older items, ensuring that there’s always a reason to stop by the SPCA Rummage Store and support the shelter! The SPCA Rummage Store is located at 364 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville, Virginia.

The SPCA Rummage Store

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“ He is the perfect gentleman, and I am so glad I picked him to be that second heartbeat in my apartment! ” - Leslie Stewart, Volunteer and Adopter 18

Cosmo’s Journey to Breathing Easy

Cosmo’s Journey to Breathing Easy We met Cosmo (formerly known as “Snakes”) in June of 2023. He was brought to the shelter after being found roaming the parking lot of an apartment complex. Cosmo was looking worse for wear, presenting to our clinic with loud, wet breathing and discharge around his eyes and nose.

Concerned by his chronic congestion, compounded by his FIV+ status, our clinic team decided to send Cosmo to our partners at Virginia Veterinary Specialists. There, he was diagnosed with chronic rhinitis, an inflammation of the nose. This meant that Cosmo would likely be a bit congested for the rest of his life.

But Cosmo didn’t let his sneeziness get him down.

While receiving treatment, he spent time in a wonderful foster home. Here, he lived with kids and dogs of all sizes, acting as sweet as can be with everyone he encountered. After finally being cleared for adoption, Cosmo returned to the shelter for some adoption exposure. Little did we know that his perfect adopter would be there waiting for him!

Shortly after walking in for her feline volunteering shift, Leslie spotted Cosmo in the cat rows. For her, it was love at first sight. Cosmo now spends his days puttering around her home, patiently waiting by his bowl for food and ice cubes. Leslie says, “He is the perfect gentleman, and I am so glad I picked him to be that second heartbeat in my apartment!”

We’re so grateful for the entire team of people who loved and cared for Cosmo while on his journey to his forever home.

Cosmo’s Journey to Breathing Easy

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Volunteers The SPCA’s volunteers are the cornerstone of our organization, embodying compassion and service in everything they do. Their steadfast commitment and selfless dedication have been instrumental in fulfilling our mission and ensuring the welfare of the animals under our care. In 2023, we had nearly 20,000 volunteer hours logged–a truly tremendous achievement!

“I’ve been dog-walking at the SPCA for two years. I love helping to make a naturally stressful situation a little better for the shelter pups. I can’t take them all home, but I can give them some exercise and attention, and maybe even help some of them to be more adoptable. It warms my heart to see a shy or scared dog come out of their shell. I definitely get more out of it than I give—it’s the best part of my day!”

“I’m a volunteer receptionist at the front desk. I love

- Laura Smith, Dog Walker Volunteer

greeting the public and making everyone feel welcome and comfortable so that they can experience the animals at the shelter in that same way. Seeing an animal leave with an adopter and knowing they have found their forever home brings everyone at SPCA so much happiness and joy. I feel very grateful to be a part of that.”

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Cosmo’s Journey to Breathing Easy

Thank You to Our Volunteers!

Thank you to all our volunteers, whether pictured or not.

Thank You to Our Volunteers!

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Fosters Our foster caregivers are essential to our organization, graciously providing temporary homes and care for animals in need. Their generosity and compassion greatly contribute to our mission of ensuring the well-being and happiness of every animal under our care. By opening their homes, they offer safe places for animals to heal, grow, and prepare for adoption. With love, patience, and dedication, our foster families demonstrate genuine altruism that extends far beyond the animals they care for. Each fostered animal’s journey is filled with hope, from their timid beginnings to finding loving forever homes.

To all who have joined the SPCA on a fostering journey, your kindness is evident in the joy and comfort you bring to the animals you’ve helped.

2,377

Fosters’ support not only enables the SPCA’s mission, but also makes a meaningful difference in their lives.

animals who spent time in foster homes in 2023

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Fosters

“We feel fortunate to have the space, time,

“Fostering can be hard on your heart, as far

and knowledge to take care of diabetic and

as getting attached and having to let them

medically needy animals. They give our daily

go, but you just have to remind yourself that

lives more of a purpose and it takes us out

you are giving these dogs the best chance

of routines and into the present moment with

at a new life and that’s what I think is the

these furry fantastic beings.”

most important part of fostering.”

- The Knight Family, Fosters

- Carter Richardson, Foster

Scan me Fosters

Learn more about our Volunteer and Foster programs at CASPCA.org or email volunteer@caspca.org or foster@caspca.org.

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SPCA Staff We are deeply appreciative of our dedicated team of over 60 employees, whose diverse talents and shared commitment to animal welfare drive our organization forward. Across more than 40 positions, they unite in pursuit of our core mission: to improve the lives of animals. Whether providing compassionate care or spearheading fundraising initiatives, each member plays a vital role in our collective success.

CHARLOTTESVILLE - ALBEMARLE SPCA STAFF GROUP PHOTO In our commitment to excellence, we prioritize ongoing staff training, ensuring that our team remains equipped with the latest knowledge and skills. Additionally, we place great emphasis on fostering a safe and nurturing work environment while attending to the overall emotional well-being of our staff. Though the field of animal welfare presents its challenges, such as demanding hours and emotional intensity, the satisfaction of saving lives and witnessing animals find loving homes fuels our unwavering dedication.

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Fosters

Fosters

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The Power of Play

“Seeing dogs who are

totally shut down on intake open up and show us their true selves during playgroup is

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incredibly rewarding.

What was your biggest takeaway from training with Ashley?

My biggest takeaway was learning how to let dogs be dogs. Dogs can only communicate with body language and limited vocalizations; as humans, it’s easy to misinterpret their interactions and become tense, potentially disrupting natural interactions. Training with Ashley helped me become more confident in recognizing when to intervene and when to allow dogs to communicate A Spotlight on bringing back the Play Groups Program in 2023, led by our Canine Enrichment Specialist, Abby Savage.

In September 2023, we enlisted the expertise of shelter consultant Ashley Niels to enhance our staff’s skills. Specializing in canine behavior and large dog playgroups, Ashley spent a week with our operations team, offering hands-on training in canine body language and playgroup dynamics. Our objective was to reintroduce regular multi-dog playgroups for our residents, and the training proved to be a tremendous success. Since then, playgroups have been held 4-5 times per week, expertly led by our Canine Enrichment Specialist, Abby Savage.

We recently caught up with Abby to delve into the program’s outcomes.

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their needs and boundaries to each other without interference.

How have these play groups impacted our dogs’ quality of life and length of stay here at the shelter?

Reinstating the playgroup program has led to significant improvements in both areas. While human interaction is beneficial, nothing quite compares to the energy release and socialization dogs experience during playgroup sessions with their peers. This release helps them settle more easily in their kennels, improves behaviors like barrier reactivity, and allows dogs to showcase their true personalities to potential adopters. Additionally, it enhances our matchmaking abilities, as we can The Power of Play

accurately inform potential adopters about each

What is your favorite part of leading

dog’s play style and compatibility with other pets.

playgroups?

Playgroups have also contributed to many residents achieving and maintaining a healthy weight

Witnessing the transformation of dogs from being

during their shelter stay.

shut down upon intake to fully expressing themselves during playgroup is incredibly gratifying.

It’s also rewarding to see dogs we initially thought would do better in single-dog homes thrive in the playgroup environment. Names like Cullen, Dreeka, and Baby Son come to mind as examples.

Playgroup not only benefits the dogs but also enhances the adoption experience for potential adopters. I take pride in facilitating this life-saving program.

The Power of Play

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Veterinary Care

COST OF CARE $55 a day to care for just one animal at our shelter $100 exam and treatment per animal

SPAY/NEUTER COST Cats $70 | Dogs $135

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Veterinary Care

Veterinary Care

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Vet Save Stories In 2023, the SPCA performed 895 lifesaving surgeries.

Pepper CONDITION: Pepper, a young Pomeranian, exhibited significant difficulty walking upon arrival at the shelter. Our veterinarian diagnosed severe medial patella luxation in both of her stifle joints, with visible arthritic changes on radiographs.

TREATMENT: Pepper underwent MPL stabilization surgeries on both hind legs at Virginia Veterinary Specialists.

Following surgery, she recovered in a foster home before being made available for adoption.

Tomate CONDITION: Tomate was diagnosed with eyelid agenesis, a condition in which a cat’s upper eyelid is not fully formed, leaving both eyes vulnerable to injury. Upon arrival as a stray at just two months old, both of Tomate’s eyes were severely damaged.

TREATMENT: Tomate underwent surgery at Animal Eye Care of Richmond to remove her non-visual left eye and treat her right eyelid. The procedure aimed to alleviate discomfort and preserve her vision.

TODAY: Following surgery, Tomate made a full recovery and was adopted into a loving home. Despite her congenital condition, she can see from her right eye and enjoys a pain-free life.

TODAY: Pepper found her forever home with her foster family, who fell in love with her during her recovery. She now enjoys running and playing pain-free, like any other young dog.

VET COST: $1,659.25

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Vet Save Stories

Pudding

Ghost Casper

CONDITION:

CONDITION:

Pudding is a senior kitty who was brought to the

Ghost Casper arrived at the shelter with severe

shelter with multiple conditions needing attention:

generalized skin disease. He was underweight, and

severe dental disease, an upper respiratory infec-

incredibly itchy. During his intake exam, he was not-

tion, and multiple masses in both of his ear canals

ed to be missing most of his hair, and his skin and

that caused inflammation, discomfort and persistent

both ears were infected and covered in extensive

ear infections.

crusting and scabbing.

TREATMENT:

TREATMENT:

Pudding received extensive dental extractions to

Our clinic got right to work on helping Ghost Casper

address the dental disease, which had been causing find relief: he was given oral antibiotics and medicatsignificant pain. Additionally, he underwent bilater-

ed baths to treat his infections, and oral and inject-

al total ear canal ablation surgeries at the SPCA

able immunotherapy medications for his underlying

clinic to relieve him from constant ear infections and

allergies. An allergy panel revealed environmental

discomfort. The procedures were successful, freeing

allergies to mites and mold. After several months of

Pudding from both dental and aural pain.

diligent care, Ghost Casper healed, regrew his hair,

TODAY: Pudding was adopted into a loving and quiet home in the country where he can live out his golden years in peace and comfort.

and became the beautiful dog he is today!

TODAY: With his allergies under control, Ghost Casper became available for adoption and quickly found his perfect match! He loves his new human siblings, and while he’s much less itchy now, he still enjoys a good head scratch and belly rub.

VET COST: $2,006.25 VET COST: $1,970.25 Vet Save Stories

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bow-WOW-walk and Other Events

canine competitions, and delightful treats. Thanks to our generous sponsors, the event raised nearly $50,000 for the animals at the SPCA!

Events In 2023, the SPCA hosted our signature events alongside various adoption and fundraising initiatives. These events engaged our community and generated vital funds for our shelter and the animals under our care. Moreover, they served as opportunities for raising awareness and fostering goodwill within the communities we serve.

Our Tenth Annual bow-WOW-walk, held at the scenic Boar’s Head Resort, drew hundreds of participants and their furry companions, showcasing their support for the SPCA’s life saving efforts.

Attendees enjoyed a picturesque walk, exciting

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OTHER EVENTS

bow-WOW-walk and Our events

In 2023, we hosted over 50 dynamic events

In partnership with Kendra Scott, we hosted a

centered on adoptions, education, awareness,

series of giveback events at their local Stonefield

and community building. These gatherings were

store. A portion of the sales made during the

instrumental in engaging our community, raising

event was donated to our shelter, allowing us to

awareness about our mission, and connecting

continue providing essential care for animals in

potential adopters and fosters with our animals.

need.

Here are some events from 2023:

Together, these events not only helped us raise much-needed funds for our shelter but also

Impurrfect Pet Portraits

strengthened our connections within the commu-

Thanks to our amazing volunteer artists, we held

nity. We look forward to continuing these partner-

Facebook “impurrfect” pet portrait fundraisers in

ships and introducing new events in the coming

June and December.

year to further support our mission.

Kendra Scott Winter Wander Boar’s Head Resort invited SPCA to join them for the first weekend of their annual Winter Wander for their pet-friendly weekend.

bow-WOW-walk and Our events

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2023 Financials Revenue – $4.4 million

Expenses – $5.6 million

$288,749 Investment Income

$316,093 Grants and Other Income

7%

$375,329 Bequests

$501,918 Rummage Store

$508,792 Products and Services

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$1,370,621

7%

Management & General

74%

11% 12%

Fundraising

16%

31%

9%

10%

Donations & Public Support

Program Services

23%

$1,030,586 City and County Support

2023 Financials

Philanthropy In 2023, our organization received support from 4,383 generous donors, whose contributions were essential for acquiring necessary equipment, hiring skilled staff, and delivering crucial programs and services to the community. We are immensely grateful for the diverse ways our community members give back, whether it’s through donating to our Rummage Store, making a monthly recurring gift, honoring a loved one, or providing general contributions. Your support, regardless of its form, greatly impacts the lives of the many animals assisted by the SPCA every day.

Legacy Giving Legacy giving continues to be one of the most impactful forms of support for our organization.

These planned donations, which incur no immediate cost to donors, provide crucial long-term support to the SPCA and our programs. In 2023, legacy gifts made up 5% of our total donations and played a vital role in ensuring the highest

lasting legacy at the SPCA, whether it’s through naming us in your will, donating stocks, bonds, or property, or arranging a gift annuity or trust. Your contribution will help secure the future of animal welfare in our community and make a meaningful impact for years to come. Please don’t hesitate to contact us to learn more about these giving opportunities and how you can support our mission.

For further information about making a planned gift, please contact us at development@caspca. org or 434-964-3320.

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Estates and Bequests

Carol Ann Tomlinson Vesta Lee Gordon Fund

Albin C Coleman Estate

Virginia National Bank

Broadcast Music, Inc. Estate of Isabelle Edwards

$9,999 to $5,000

Estate of Joan Barry Estate of Robert Kuemmerling

Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews

Estate of Ruth Snyder

Band

The Lucy Byrd Pegau Revocable Trust

Carol Bauer Virginia & Ronnie Bayes

$25,000 & Up

Boar’s Head Resort Janet & Gene Bolla

Tessa G. Ader

Charitable Adult Rides & services, Inc.

Anonymous

chewy.com

August Heid Trust

Julie Coiner

Best Friends Animal Society

Crutchfield

Jennifer & Brian Corbey

Cynthia Tremblay Foundation, Inc.

Wendy Ferguson

Sue Dickler

Connie & Jason Kapp

Carla Drozdowicz & Maria Webb

Beth Marcus

Catherine Haigney

Shelia McCarthy

John Jumper

Petco Love

Oak Hill Fund

Susan D. Wells Sargeant

Oakwood Foundation Perry Foundation, Inc.

$24,999 to $10,000

R.K. Mellon Family Foundation Susan Sidd

Anonymous

Subaru of America Inc.

Banfield Foundation

James Lewis Trueheart & Carmen S.

Becky Barlow

Trueheart

Benevity Community Impact Fund

Christopher & Marilyn Weiss

Parke & Coran Capshaw

Rachael Wenger

Vicky Castegren

The Whitney & Anne Stone Foundation

Mary & Michael Chinn

Blair K. Williamson

facebook Roger Genderon

$4,999 to $2,500

Hewitt Family Fund Jen & Keith Morris

ASPCA

Morris & Wells Wealth Management

AmazonSmile Org Central

Robin L. Munn

Bissell Pet Foundation

Marion & David Szwedo

Faye M. Brown

Angela M. Taylor

Combined Federal Campaign

The Grey Muzzle Organization

County of Albemarle

The Hickerson Foundation

Kay Cross

Thomas C. & Mary Ann Hays Family

Reza & Katie Daugherty

Charitable Trust

Carole & Keith Frazee

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Dick & Mary Howard Debby Klosko Kroger Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint Jacqueline Lebeau Logan III Charitable Fund Julie Matheson Jenny Mead Courtney Modecki Kathy Murphy Nancy H. & William J. Gordon Charitable Foundation Jessica W. Nagle John G. Nunley Laura O’Neill Jeff Strider VCA Charities Virginia Veterinary Specialists $2,499 to $1,000 Graham & Sharon Adelman Kevin Allen Brendan Anders Michaela Anderson Dr. & Mrs. John F. Angle James & Patricia Atkinson Anonymous Jan H. Baker and H. Richard Holt Ruthe Battestin Myra Beal Kim & John Beard Christopher Bell Ben & Helga Bennett Carmen & Alan Bewley Nelson E. & Mary S. Bickers Lettie Bien & David Schmitt Judy D. Blair & William W. Cameron Reynolds Blankenship Peter Boatner Maria Borga Bernard T. Bress Kathi Ann Brown Jennifer Brown Anne Bugarin Ellen & Gene Bumgardner Caplin Foundation Robert Cathcart Ross & Nancy Caton Charities Aid Foundation of America Chicago Community Foundation

Thank you for your support!

Community Foundation for a Greater

Eric Lund

Bobbie Spellman

Richmond

Kelley MacDougall & Michael Pausic

Carole Springer

Lori Connolly

Madwoman Project

Richard T. Spurzem

Charles Craver

Harkirat Mann

Standish Family Foundation Fund

Rodney Crowe

Rachel McFarland

Julie Stanton

Sandra & Alfonso Damico

Francis Meyer

Jodie Stevens

Patricia & Brandon Deane

Ed and Janet Miller

Frank & Elizabeth Stoner, IV

Ellie Ellison

Tanya & Charlie Monk

Barbara Suever

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Suzanne Moomaw

T&N Printing

Tom Fitch

Lisa Ross & Robert Moorefield

Taggle

Emily Fletcher

Elizabeth & Gregory Morris

Elizabeth & Harrison Taylor

Mason Fogg

Scott Morton

The Ashland Foundation

Sean Forbes

Nationwide Foundation

The Harrell Family Fund

Kathryn Michelle & Hans Foss

Anthony and Karen Nikischer

Susan J. Thomas

Frank and Margaret Quayle Fund

North Shore Animal League America

Claire M. Tieder

Pamela Bliss French

Nunley-Satira Family Fund

Ting Internet

Susan Friedman

Wallace & Donna Nunley

George & Martha Truxel

J. Gale

Renee & David O’Leary

Lynda & Michael Tubridy

Brian J. Gallagher

Carl Olsson

Us Charitable Gift Trust

Douglas Gernert

One Williams Center

Lynda Velanovich

Anne Golladay

Orange Tree Foundation

Vitreus Foundation

Terry E. Grant

Chris & Gary Owens

Holly Vradenburgh

Jane & Bruce Greyson

Kay & Davis Parker

Cynthia Wall

Susan Gross

Jenette Parker & Bill Sammons

Arden B. Walters

Andrea Gruber

Judy & Charles Perkins, III

Wegmans Food Markets Inc.

Stephen and Julia Guiffre

PayPal Giving Fund

Whitewoods Charitable Foundation

Amorette Gwynn

Erin Perry

Nancy Whitman & Robert Campbell

Bonnie Hagerman

Brock & Cindy Petrie

WillowTree Apps

Alyssa Hart

Pledgeling Foundation

William Wilson

Thomas & Rita Hassall

Raising Canes Chicken Fingers

Jill Winger

Charles Heiner

Red Rock Partners

Wrightson Ramsing Foundation

Huffman Family Fund-Short Term

Renaissance Charitable

Deakin Wooten

A. Cherie & L. Peyton Humphrey

Foundation, Inc.

Marigail Wynne

Caryol Hunter

Rick & Susan Goings Foundation

Omar Yeste

Elizabeth Hyatt

Joyce Roberts

Curtis D. Yohe

Winfrey Johnson

Ronald E. Gareis Charitable Fund

Elizabeth Johnston

Meredith Roof

Julia & Bob Jones

Demi Runkle

Lori M. Kaufman

Jeni Sandberg

America’s Charities

Kendra Scott

Valery Schneider

Amy Albert

Barbara T. Kennedy

Carla K. Scouten

Chris & Rebecca Allison

Deborah & Robert Kozura

Renee M. Severin

Anonymous

Douglas Lake

Vanessa Shami

Patricia & William Apperson, Jr.

Louis Landry

Sheehan Family Giving Fund

Applied Video Imaging, LLC

Anna Lane

Rebecca Silverman

Aramark Global Business Services

Bartlett Layton

Judith & Ken Simmons

Wendy Augustus

L.E.A.W. Family Foundation, Inc

Cynthia & David Simpson

Rhea & John Baldino

Chris Ledvina

S. L. Williamson Company, Inc.

Bank of America Employee Giving

Melanie Lepper

Whitney Smith

Campaign

Susan & Thomas Likowski

Kimberly Snyder

Darlene Barber

Michael London

Irene & James Soderquist

Mary Barrick

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$999 to $500

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Michael Baudhuin

Kimberly & Robert Emery

Michael Mason

Ronnie Bayes

Richard & Ann Ergler

Louise McConnell

Elmer Beach

Anne Marie Farrar

Susie & Jim McCormick

David Becker

Jeffrey B. Ferrill

McGriff Insurance Services

Rosemary & John Beckett

Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC

Rich Meeker

Erik Billings

Blake Fischer

Sandra & Hunter Melton, Jr.

Richard Billmire

Christine Fleckles & Edwin Rushia

Brian Paul Menard

Carol Bloom

Pam Flynn & Andy Traynor

Sarah & Larry Merck

Julie Bowersett

Ann Foley

Erica & Jim Millner

Bright Funds Foundation

Shannon Foreman

Mincer’s University of VA Imprinted

Robyn & Michael Bristow

Tom & Marilynn Gale

Sportswear

Allison Brock

Nancie C. Garth

Joyce Moore

Robin Brodie

Agnes Garver

Walter Morgan

Michael Brown

Joan Gore

Elizabeth Mosolgo-Clark & Robert

Greg Brown

Leanne M. Grove

Mosolgo

Rita Bunch

David & Carolyn Grow

Mosquito Squad of Charlottesville

Nichole Burkholder

Kim Guenther & Ellen Braun

Cynthia Neff

Craig & Tracy Burpee

Kevin Haag

Allison Niles

Stephanie Burton

Gabrielle Hall

Roberta & William Nixon

Penny Cabaniss

David Harless

Chris Noland

Andre Cadieux

Paula Harlow

Angie & Daniel Oakey

Edward Campbell

Ethel Harris

Robert O’Connell

Carol & Jack Weber Fund

Dr. & Mrs. James W. Hayes

Nancy Ortiz

John Carney

Heather Hayes

Bert Page

William & Sara Chambers

Virginia Hayes

Shelley & George Payne

Children’s Clinic, LLC

Melissa Hayes

Henry Perritt

Joy Claibourn & Paul Martin

Rosemary Hill-Erdman

Jesse Phillips

S. Joy Joy Claibourn

Phillip & Susanne Hubrig

Deborah Kozura Photography

Emily & Kenneth Clancy

Molly Hughes

Prince Charitable Giving Fund

Jenny Strauss Clay

Danielle Ivanova

Kari & Steve Rappaport

Thomas Cobb

Jay & Pam Jessup

Charlotte Rea

Cynthia & William Cooke

Journey Group

Kevin Reed

Karen Craig

Sydna & William Julian

Chris Reffett

Denise Crosson

Taylor Kelley

Relay Active

Debra & Spencer Crowder

Mrs. J.A. Kessler, Jr.

Julia Reynolds

Crozet Baptist Church

Cristina Khuly

Karen & William Rheuban

Shannon Daily

Tania Kitchen

Christine & Jeffrey Riley

Dammann Fund, Inc.

Jill Klinger

Sally S. Rogers

Dana & Peter Harris Charitable Giving

Cathy & Chris Kramer

Trudy Rohm

Fund

McCrea & David Kudravetz

Kyle & Meredith Rose

Trish Darby

Drs. Prakash & Mahmooda Kulkarni

Ana Rosefsky

Philip Deemer

Kay Langston

Carolyn & John Rosenblum

DEPT Charlottesville

Beatrice Kirtley

Candace Rowland

Bill Detmer & Jessica Detmer Lillard

Allyson C. Louthan

Allie Rudolph

Rosetta and Dan Dickerson

Jeffrey Lovold

Janet & George Sakell

Leslie Durr & Mark Fletcher

Kim Lytle

Share The Air

Earlysville VFW

Joyce MacDonald

Patrick & Margaret Sheehan

Heather Einreinhof

Maddie’s Fund

Signature Medical Spa

Elizabeth Johnston Charitable Fund

Raymond & Mary Ann Mancini

Nancy Sheffield & Jeff Steck

Brett Elmore

Tom Markham

Aislinn Short

Judith & Michael Ely

Keith Marston

Nancy & Richard Smith

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Martha Smythe David Speedie Stanley Martin Homes LLC Viktoria & Douglas Steel Brenda C. Stevens Don Sundgren Patricia Swain Chungyui Tai Lauren Teel The Charles Fund, Inc. The Sharon Flint Herbert Fund James Thomas Robert M. Thompson Ken & Joy Tilley Jacqueline J. Tirrell Anne & Jay Townsend Uhler & Company Kai Van Horn Darlene & Harry VanEvery Veterinary Rehabilitation Services of Virginia LLC Rolin Wade Traci Walker Mac Walker Anne Wallace Cynthia Wallace Sandra Wang Christina Washington Fredric Weinberg Marvin Welborn Sharon Whitbeck Dave White Frances White Andrea Williams Caroline S. Wilson Martin Wolfe Catherine Wray Connie & Christopher Zazakos, Jr. Rebecca Ziemkowsky

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