The John Ancrum SPCA has been working for over 125 years to encourage the healthy relationship between people and their pets described in our mission. For those who do not have pets of their own, the SPCA also contributes to the quality of life for everyone. The SPCA shelter makes neighborhoods safer by housing unwanted strays. Cruelty investigations improve animal welfare and discourage puppy mills, animal abuse and other undesirable activities.
Educational programs teach children about animals and their care.
Trained therapy animals visit hospital and nursing home patients. Volunteer Programs offer people the chance to show their love of animals by helping out at the shelter and with special events in the area. Many volunteers participate in pet-facilitated therapy and in community educational ventures. Others assist in fund raising efforts, publicity, and mailings. An annual dinner recognizes the efforts of the SPCA's much- appreciated volunteer family.