# Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (CASPCA) is dedicated to improving the lives of pets and people through compassionate care, adoption, education, and community outreach. Explore our site to find your new best friend, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support our mission. ## Pages - [Lost & Found Pets](https://www.caspca.org/lost-and-found-pets): View lost and found pets in the Charlottesville Albemarle area at CASPCA. - [Camps](https://www.caspca.org/camps) - [Tributes to People](https://www.caspca.org/memorial-wall) - [Contact Us](https://www.caspca.org/Contact): Get in touch with Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA for pet services, adoption inquiries, or general questions. - [SPCA Rummage](https://www.caspca.org/Rummage): Shop and donate at the SPCA Rummage thrift store and support animals in need at Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. - [Behavior Resources](https://www.caspca.org/behavior-resources): Find tips and resources to help manage your pet’s behavior issues. - [Cremation Services](https://www.caspca.org/cremation-services): Honor your pet with respectful cremation services at Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. - [Ways to Donate](https://www.caspca.org/Donate): Support Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA with donations to help save more pets. - [13th Annual bow-WOW-walk](https://www.caspca.org/bowwowwalk) - [Volunteer](https://www.caspca.org/volunteer): Join us in helping shelter pets by volunteering your time at Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. - [Double Your Donation](https://www.caspca.org/double-your-donation): Learn how to double your donation for animals in need through employee matching gifts. Check eligibility & make a bigger impact today! - [The Adoption Process](https://www.caspca.org/adoption-process): Find out how to adopt a pet from Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA and give a pet in need a loving home. - [Strays In Custody](https://www.caspca.org/strays-in-custody): View lost animals currently at in custody at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA shelter. - [Lost Reports](https://www.caspca.org/lost-pets): Report your lost pet to CASPCA and increase the chances of bringing them home safely. - [Trapping Community Cats for Spay/Neuter Surgery](https://www.caspca.org/trapping-community-cats-for-spay/neuter-surgery): Find out how to safely trap community cats for spay/neuter surgery with our TNR program. - [Pet Mascot](https://www.caspca.org/pet-mascot): Adoption story of our SPCA Mascot Auction winner, Sam the cat - [Donate Supplies](https://www.caspca.org/DonateSupplies): Donate supplies to support the care of pets at Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. - [Assistance & Resources](https://www.caspca.org/resources): View available assistance and resources for pet care. - [Toxins For Your Pet to Avoid](https://www.caspca.org/toxins-for-your-pet-to-avoid): Keep your pet safe with this essential guide to common foods and household items that could harm them. - [Spay and Neuter Services](https://www.caspca.org/spay-and-neuter-services): Get low-cost spay and neuter services to help control the pet population in our community. - [Events](https://www.caspca.org/Events): Don’t miss upcoming adoption events, fundraisers, and more at Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. - [Join Our Team](https://www.caspca.org/Jobs): Looking for a career helping animals at CASPCA? See our job openings and join our team. - [Day Trips](https://www.caspca.org/fido-field-trip): Take a shelter dog on a Fido Field Trip and give them a fun day out of the shelter. - [Sleepovers](https://www.caspca.org/fido-sleepovers): Take a shelter dog on a Fido Sleepover and give them a relaxing night out of the shelter. - [Found Listings](https://www.caspca.org/found-pets): Browse pets found in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area and help reconnect them with their owners. - [Tributes to Pets](https://www.caspca.org/tributes-to-pets) - [Online Store](https://www.caspca.org/shop): Shopping these campaigns directly benefit CASPCA and the animals currently in our care. - [Press/Media](https://www.caspca.org/press): Check out the latest news, press releases, and media coverage about Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. - [About CASPCA](https://www.caspca.org/About-Us): Learn about the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA and our mission, vision, core philosophies, and meet our leadership team. - [Adoptable Pets](https://www.caspca.org/adopt): Browse adoptable pet at Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA and find your new best friend today. - [Microchip & Vaccine Clinics](https://www.caspca.org/microchip-and-vaccine-clinics): Keep your pets safe with microchipping and vaccinations at Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. - [Community Cats](https://www.caspca.org/community-cats): Learn about our community cats program, including trap-neuter-return (TNR) services. - [Pet Food Pantry](https://www.caspca.org/pet-food-pantry): CASPCA's Pet Food Pantry provides free pet food to low-income families in need in the Charlottesville Albemarle area. - [Whisker Lickinnn' IPA](https://www.caspca.org/whiskerlickinnnipa) - [Active Foster Resources](https://www.caspca.org/ActiveFosters): Find helpful resources for active pet fosters with the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. - [Pet Blog](https://www.caspca.org/blog): Read stories, news, and pet care advice on the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA blog. - [Compassionate Care Clinics](https://www.caspca.org/compassionate-care-clinics): Affordable vet care for your pets, provided by the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA’s Compassionate Care Clinics. - [Youth Programs](https://www.caspca.org/youth-programs): Explore youth programs at CASPCA, including birthday parties, field trips, & volunteer roles. Inspire compassion for animals! - [Terms and Services for Twilio](https://www.caspca.org/terms-and-services-for-twilio): Check out the latest news, press releases, and media coverage about Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. - [Our History](https://www.caspca.org/OurHistory): Discover the legacy of compassionate pet care at Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA and our ongoing commitment to animal welfare. - [Animal Welfare Gap Analysis](https://www.caspca.org/strategic-plan) - [Become A Foster](https://www.caspca.org/foster): Become a foster parent and provide a temporary home for a pet in need. - [Whiskers & Tales 2026](https://www.caspca.org/whiskers-and-tales) - [Job Openings](https://www.caspca.org/job-openings) - [HOME](https://www.caspca.org/): Adopt, volunteer, or donate to help pets in need at Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (CASPCA). - [Pet Help & Rehoming](https://www.caspca.org/rehoming-services): Need pet support? Learn how Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA can help. ## Blog Posts - [Here Comes the Boom!](https://www.caspca.org/here-comes-the-boom) - [Behind Closed Doors: What is a Puppy Mill?](https://www.caspca.org/behind-closed-doors-what-is-a-puppy-mill) - [Heartworm Awareness Month: Protecting Pets Together](https://www.caspca.org/heartworm-awareness-month-protecting-pets-together) - [Integrating an Adult Dog Into a Home with Children](https://www.caspca.org/integrating-an-adult-dog-into-a-home-with-children) - [Fighting Pet Hunger Together](https://www.caspca.org/fighting-pet-hunger-together) - [Everything You Need to Know Before Building a Catio](https://www.caspca.org/everything-you-need-to-know-before-building-a-catio) - [Goats, Growth, and a Greener Future at CASPCA](https://www.caspca.org/goats-growth-and-a-greener-future-at-caspca) - [A Year After the Yoder Puppy Mill Raid: Our Work Continues, Even as Justice Falls Short](https://www.caspca.org/a-year-after-the-yoder-puppy-mill-raid-our-work-continues-even-as-justice-falls-short) - [Beyond The Shelter: Expanding Safety for Survivors and Their Pets](https://www.caspca.org/beyond-the-shelter-expanding-safety-for-survivors-and-their-pets) - [The Expert Guide to Fostering a Dog for the First Time](https://www.caspca.org/the-expert-guide-to-fostering-a-dog-for-the-first-time) - [Where Community Meets Compassion: A Summer Solstice Celebration for a Cause](https://www.caspca.org/where-community-meets-compassion-a-summer-solstice-celebration-for-a-cause) - [Protecting Your Pets: National Pet Poison Prevention Week](https://www.caspca.org/protecting-your-pets-national-pet-poison-prevention-week) - [Yoder Case: The Ongoing Fight Against Puppy Mills](https://www.caspca.org/yoder-case-the-ongoing-fight-against-puppy-mills) - [The Power of Spaying and Neutering: Saving Lives on World Spay Day](https://www.caspca.org/the-power-of-spaying-and-neutering-saving-lives-on-world-spay-day) - [Valentine’s Day Safety: Show Your Love by Protecting Your Pets](https://www.caspca.org/valentines-day-safety-show-your-love-by-protecting-your-pets) - [A Setback for Animal Protection in Virginia: HB 1814 Tabled](https://www.caspca.org/a-setback-for-animal-protection-in-virginia-hb-1814-tabled) - [Together, We’re Building a Compassionate Community](https://www.caspca.org/together-were-building-a-compassionate-community) - [A Heartfelt Thank-You to Our Giving Tree Donors](https://www.caspca.org/a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-our-giving-tree-donors) - [Winter Pet Safety Tips: Keeping Pets Warm and Protected](https://www.caspca.org/winter-pet-safety-tips-keeping-pets-warm-and-protected) - [11 New Year's Resolutions Inspired by Your Pet](https://www.caspca.org/11-new-year-s-resolutions-inspired-by-your-pet) - [Holiday Adoptions: Myth-Busting and Making Joyful Commitments](https://www.caspca.org/holiday-adoptions-myth-busting-and-making-joyful-commitments) - [Branches of Hope: Giving Back with the 2024 SPCA Giving Trees](https://www.caspca.org/branches-of-hope-giving-back-with-the-2024-spca-giving-trees) - [Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips](https://www.caspca.org/thanksgiving-pet-safety-tips) - [Furry Fall Fun: The SPCA's Inaugural Fall Fest](https://www.caspca.org/furry-fall-fun-the-spca-s-inaugural-fall-fest) - [Estate Planning with Heart: How You Can Leave a Legacy for Animals in Need](https://www.caspca.org/estate-planning-with-heart-how-you-can-leave-a-legacy-for-animals-in-need): Estate Planning with Heart: How You Can Leave a Legacy - [Black Cats Deserve the Spotlight: Debunking Myths](https://www.caspca.org/black-cats-deserve-the-spotlight-debunking-myths) - [Unbreakable Bonds: Understanding Domestic Violence and Pets](https://www.caspca.org/unbreakable-bonds-understanding-domestic-violence-and-pets) - [The Great Indoors: Protect Your Cat and Local Wildlife by Opting Inside](https://www.caspca.org/the-great-indoors-protect-your-cat-and-local-wildlife-by-opting-inside): Protect Your Cat and Local Wildlife by Opting Inside - [SPCA Unveils Visionary Strategic Plan](https://www.caspca.org/spca-unveils-visionary-strategic-plan) - [Focusing on Our Future: SPCA Negotiates Vital Contract with City and County](https://www.caspca.org/focusing-on-our-future-spca-negotiates-vital-contract-with-city-and-county): SPCA Negotiates Vital Contract with City and County - [Expanding Kitty's Kingdom - The Benefits of Catios](https://www.caspca.org/expanding-kitty-s-kingdom-the-benefits-of-catios) - [Trends and Challenges: Surprising Insights from the 2024 Hill's Pet Nutrition Shelter Report](https://www.caspca.org/trends-and-challenges-surprising-insights-from-the-2024-hill-s-pet-nutrition-shelter-report): Insights from the 2024 Hill's Pet Nutrition Shelter Report - [Pet Fire Safety Day - Tips for Keeping Your Pets Safe](https://www.caspca.org/pet-fire-safety-day-tips-for-keeping-your-pets-safe) - [Celebrating Pride Month](https://www.caspca.org/celebrating-pride-month) - [A Fresh Start for Felines: How Our Shelter’s TNVR Program Made Room for Hope](https://www.caspca.org/a-fresh-start-for-felines-how-our-shelters-tnvr-program-made-room-for-hope): How Our Shelter’s TNVR Program Made Room for Hope - [Understanding Animal Welfare and Community Involvement in Charlottesville](https://www.caspca.org/understanding-animal-welfare-and-community-involvement-in-charlottesville): Understanding Community Involvement in Charlottesville - [Our New Volunteer Program](https://www.caspca.org/our-new-volunteer-program) - [World Stray Day](https://www.caspca.org/world-stray-day-all-about-strays) - [Kitten Season - The Basics!](https://www.caspca.org/kitten-season-the-basics) - [Rethinking Adoption Returns](https://www.caspca.org/rethinking-adoption-returns) - [Reject HB 221 Now!](https://www.caspca.org/reject-hb-221-now) - [Mental Health Awareness Month: The Benefits of Pets](https://www.caspca.org/mental-health-and-pets) - [Pet Heat Awareness](https://www.caspca.org/pet-heat-awareness) - [Spring Cleaning and the Rummage Donation Drive!](https://www.caspca.org/spring-cleaning-tips) - [TNVR: Benefits and Results](https://www.caspca.org/trap-and-release-community-cat-program) - [FELV and FIV: What Adopters Should Know](https://www.caspca.org/fiv-felv-blog)