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Winchester Area SPCA

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Mission Statement
To strengthen the human-animal bond and safeguard animals as they journey from shelter to home.

A little late but appreciation is always right on time! Last week was Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and we couldn't let it pass without celebrating the amazing people who make our mission possible. 🐾From our dedicated staff and compassionate fosters to our incredible volunteers, generous donors and community supporters, every single one of you plays an important role in enriching the lives of pets and ending pet homelessness. Whether you're caring for animals, lending a helping hand, opening your home or providing the resources they need, your impact makes a difference every day.Our team is bigger than the walls of our shelter and we couldn't do it without you! Thank you for being part of the Winchester Area SPCA family. We appreciate you more than wor#itsanewdayatthewaspcaw#onamissionforpetsandpeopleo#ComeGrowWithUs##endingpethomelessnessp#EnrichingLives##animalshelterappreciationterappreciation ...
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Lights were purchased in memory or in honor of the following pets....❤ Ruby Kilgalen❤ Hawthorne Walker ❤ Maggie NewtonThank you for purchasing lights in memory of the pets you love. All proceeds from this campaign will benefit the WASPCA Pets for Life program that helps keep pets with their families and out of the overcrowded shelter system. Each pet’s name will be read at a lighting ceremony held on the first Monday in February at 6:15.If you would like to purchase lights for a pet you love click this link winchesterspca.org/pet-memorial-lights/#petsforlife #waspca #winchesterspca #itsanewdayatthewaspca #onamissionforpetsandpeople #ComeGrowWithUs #endingpethomelessness #EnrichingLives ...
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#HappyAdoptionDay 🎉 Wow! such an amazing day! Congratulations to 11 shelter animals:Dogs 🐶 • Mr. BeanCats 🐈 • Autumn (from Foster to adopt), Jeffie, Minnie, Piper & Perry (together), Arya, Carl, Hurricane, Percy & Preston (together)Thank you so much to Plato's Closet - Winchester, VA for hosting the adoption event today and sponsoring 5 adoptions! 💙#ThankYou #CommunitySupport#itsanewdayatthewaspca #onamissionforpetsandpeople #endingpethomelessness #ComeGrowWithUs ...
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FOUND dog WINCHESTER, VA 11/07/2026Found at Daniel Morgan Middle. Intact male. No collar or microchip.Please share this post and contact us at 540-662-8616 if you have any information. #PetcoLoveLost #petcolove #lostfound #waspca ...
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Today marks the final day of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Day! 💙 Here are some of the doggos waiting for their FURever homes, featuring a few new faces and some familiar favorites! 🐾Come see us! 🥰📍 111 Featherbed Lane Winchester, VA🕔 Open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday- Friday and 12:00-5:00 pm weekends 🔗 To view all our adoptable animals, click the link below and type in the zip code “22601.”24petconnect.com/#adoptashelterpet #itsanewdayatthewaspca #onamissionforpetsandpeople #endingpethomelessness #ComeGrowWithUs ...
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#FosterFriday 💙 Checking in with our Hornets in training! 🐝 Hazel, Murphy, Chapo and Josie are back in school and learning all kinds of new skills! From mastering the basics to trying fun challenges like crawling through tunnels and jumping through rings, these students are keeping busy and having fun along the way! 🐾Each pup is being fostered by a Shenandoah University - Department of Psychology Behavior Modification course, led by Dr. Rodney Bragdon and with the help of Head of the Class Dog Training LLC, these pups are building confidence, learning new skills and getting one step closer to their FURever homes! 🏡 We are so grateful for this wonderful partnership that gives both students and shelter pets the opportunity to learn and grow together! 💙#waspcahornets #itsanewdayatthespca #onamissionforpetsandpeople #ComeGrowWithUs #foster #fosteringsaveslives #partnerships #communitysupport ...
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#ThankfulThursday! 💙A big thank you to Girl Scout Troop 14147 for spending time with us a few weeks back! We love welcoming young animal advocates into our shelter, giving them the opportunity to learn about animal welfare, show compassion and make a difference for pets in need. 🐾Thank you for visiting, making toys for our furry friends and bringing along donations! Your kindness means so much to us and the animals in our care. 🥰#thankyou #donationsmatter #itsanewdayatthewaspca #onamissionforpetsandpeople #ComeGrowWithUs #endingpethomelessness #EnrichingLives ...
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#happyadoptionday 🎉Congratulations to 2 shelter pets who found their FURever homes today! 🏡 🐶 Dog: • Penelope🐈 Cat:• Luna (from foster to adopt)#fostertoadopt#itsanewdayatthewaspca #onamissionforpetsandpeople #endingpethomelessness #ComeGrowWithUs ...
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The WASPCA 2027 Pets Light Up Our Lives calendars are now for sale for just $20.00. You can grab yours at the Winchester Area SPCA Adoption Center at 111 Featherbed Lane or the WASPCA Thrift Shop at 1944 Abrams Creek Dr. All proceeds from the Pets Light Up Our Lives Calendar benefit the WASPCA Pets for Life program, which keeps over 1000 pets out of the shelter each year. Pets for Life is a full-service pet retention program. Our goal is to keep people and pets together and to keep loved pets out of the overcrowded shelter system.Thank you for helping us put an end to pet homelessness. #waspca #2027Calendar #petslightupourlives #petsforlife #onamissionforpetsandpeople #endingpethomelessness ...
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