PWSPCA Partners with ACTS on Operation Turkey The PWSPCA will once again partner with ACTS to help with Operation Turkey. ACTS provides holiday meals to families in need and the PWSPCA donates pet food for the family dog or cat. Turkey bones and scraps are not good for pets so the PWSPCA encourages families to opt for pet food instead. Last year, the PWSPCA donated 150 pet food packages and hopes to double that number in 2008. Donations of pet food will be accepted through November 20th. E-mail the PWSPCA if you need a drop off location. Cash or gift card donations welcome. For a flyer on how you can help ACTS, click here.

Winners Announced! The PWSPCA selected the winners for the 2009 calendar. Click here for a list of winners. For a preview of the winning photos, click HERE. Congratulations to everyone who made it in the calendar this year. There were so many fantastic photos--it was very challenging making the selections. To order a calendar, click HERE.

Thanks for Attending! The 3rd Annual Pet Adopt-A-Thon and Fall Festival held on October 18, 2008 at the Prince William County Fairgrounds was a success! Photos and details to follow soon. For a list of exhibitors and links to their websites, CLICK HERE. To link to the official web site, CLICK HERE!

Thank you to everyone for participating in the 3rd Annual Prince William SPCA Great Pumpkin Dog Walk will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 9:30 AM. This year's Walk was held in memory of Stephanie Dawn Kirpes.

PetLifeRadio.com Features Kane
The #1 pet podcast radio network, PetLifeRadio.com, featured Kane, a Golden Retriever Collie Mix who was adopted from the Prince William County Animal Shelter.  The host of "Take Me Home" Susan Daffron talked to Angie Platten, a volunteer for the Prince William SPCA.  Angie and other volunteers visit the shelter weekly to photograph and write descriptions for Petfinder.com.  Their work helps to get the shelter pets on-line and noticed by a wide audience. The podcast featuring Kane aired the week of July 14th but can be heard by clicking here. 

PWSPCA Sponsors Spay/Neuter Assistance Program for Cats
The Prince William SPCA launched a new spay/neuter assistance program to benefit low-income residents of Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park. Over the next year, 100 cats will be spayed or neutered at no cost to the family. The program is administered by ACTS (Action in Community Through Service) and is funded by a private grant. Candidates must visit the ACTS office in Woodbridge to enroll in the program and meet income eligibility guidelines to receive the service. Questions? Please send an e-mail to Spay/Neuter Program.

Animal Advisory Committee Update
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors discussed the issue of an Animal Advisory Committee in early August in closed session. It was reported to the PWSPCA that the County Executive will review the issue and provide an update in December 2008. Find out the latest on on this issue at www.pwc-aac.org.

PWSPCA Sponsors Humane Education Program in Elementary Schools in 2008
Thank you teachers and schools!
In September, 74 classrooms in Manassas, Manassas Park and Prince William County will receive gift subscriptions to an award-winning classroom newspaper, KIND News.  The Prince William SPCA is proud to adopt these classrooms and hopes to add more in 2009!

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Before contacting the PWSPCA, please note that we cannot assist in certain situations dealing with animals. They are as follows:

~ Animal Give-ups: We don't have a facility and cannot accept pets you need to give up for adoption. Please contact rescue groups if you must give away your pet after exhausting all options.

~ Animal Cruelty: To report an act of animal cruelty, you must contact Animal Control directly at:
Prince William County: 703-792-6500
Manassas: 703-257-8000

~ Wildlife: Our volunteers are not trained in dealing with snakes, skunks and other wildlife that may be at your home. You must contact Animal Control for assistance with wildlife at the above numbers or call Humane Wildlife Solutions (endorsed by the Humane Society of the US) at 1-866-9HUMANE.

~ Injured wild animals? Call Wildlife Rescue League (703) 440-0800 if you have sick or injured wildlife you believe is in need of human assistance. One of their volunteers will return your call and give you instructions on how to proceed. Their hotline operates from 8 AM to 9 PM (6 PM in winter) every day of the year. If you call after hours, your call will be returned after 8 AM the following day.

~ Lost Pets: We have no means to handle inquires regarding lost or found pets. Please visit the local shelters to locate lost pets or to report a found pet.

For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Most Requested Publications

Spay/Neuter Info Flyer
Pet Identification Flyer
Adoption Flyer
Welcome to the Community Flyer
Volunteer Application
Membership Form
Kids Club Form
Donation Form
Corporate Sponsor Form

Got a Question? Click here for answers to our most frequently asked questions.

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In Memory Of Susie Caskey
The Prince William SPCA mourns the loss of Susie Caskey, Chief Animal Control Officer and Shelter Administrator for the City of Manassas. She passed away on December 31, 2007 at the age of 37. Susie served on the Prince William SPCA board of directors and was a true champion for companion animals. She was the recipient of the first PWSPCA "Humane Hero Award" (with her in this photo).

She will be missed dearly by her friends at the PWSPCA. For more on her life, click here.