Mission

The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that provides a safe environment for the lost, abandoned, and homeless animals of Charlottesville and Albemarle County and places them in good homes. We strive to set a standard of excellence and leadership in animal care, humane education, and progressive animal welfare programs.

Vision

To guarantee a good home to every healthy and behaviorally sound companion animal.

To save all dogs and cats that are medically treatable and can be behaviorally rehabilitated.

To be a leader and an example for other organizations. To set the standard for our region, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the nation for how to save lives. To develop constructive relationships that advance the CASPCA's mission and vision with our community, our city/county governments and other nonprofit organizations.