The Mission of the Peninsula SPCA is to advocate and provide for the humane care and welfare of animals. We are committed to finding a good home for every adoptable pet on the Virginia Peninsula.



Our SPCA will be the Peninsula's leading animal care organization. Citizens will have confidence in our operations, hope for the animals in our care, and will be inspired to provide the best care for their own pets. The SPCA will be:

* The leading location for finding a wide variety of healthy, happy, and high-quality companion animals

* Recognized by our municipal partners as the most reliable and effective organization for animal care and sheltering

* The region's authority on education for individuals and organizations seeking assistance with animal-related issues

* Diligent advocates for our Animal Bill of Rights.

* Transformed by inspiring and empowering our employees to realize this vision.




To our Animals
We will be your voice in the community and will place your welfare first.

To our Patrons
We promise to continually improve our operations to better serve you. We pledge to be a learning organization, constantly improving and integrating best practices. We commit to staying abreast of important developments and advances within the field of animal care.

To our Staff
We pledge personal respect, fair compensation and equitable treatment. We commit to maintaining a diverse workforce and a culture of excellence, leadership and innovation. We acknowledge our obligation to provide able and ethical leadership and a clean and safe work environment.

To our Corporate Partners
We pledge ethical business practices, respect, and reciprocity. We are committed to nurturing trust and goodwill that are the foundation of successful business partnerships.

To our Municipal Partners
We pledge our dedication to financial and operational transparency, cooperation, and integrity.



All animals in our care have certain fundamental rights including the right to:

1. A safe place of refuge.

2. A healthy diet - including clean water at all times.

3. A clean and comfortable cage.

4. Bathing and brushing when dirty or matted.

5. Treatment for fleas, ticks and intestinal parasites.

6. Veterinary attention when necessary.

7. Protection from abuse and neglect.

8. The display of known behavioral and medical history.

9. Be treated with compassion, understanding and love.

10. Our best efforts to facilitate their adoption.

11. Be spayed or neutered when adopted.

12. To live with dignity, and if the time comes while in our care - to die with dignity.