SPCA Stories

Fall in Love at SPCA Monterey County this Sunday, October 4!

During the SPCA’s Fall in Love adoption event, you can adopt a pet for free, as all their adoption fees have been paid for by our generous, compassionate donors (pay it forward donations greatly appreciated!).

Please help us celebrate an empty shelter and every pet in a loving home. Every pet from dogs and cats to rabbits, guinea pigs, duck, roosters, and more are waiting just for you.   For more information visit www.spcamc.org!

Bonus Episode of SPCA Stories Alert!  This is your “How to Make Your Visit Smooth” guide to our upcoming Free Microchip and Affordable Vaccination Event!  On Friday, September 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the SPCA Veterinary Clinic will be offering free microchips and $25 vaccinations. No appointment is necessary.

We know these events are incredibly popular—and that means there can be a wait. So, if you’re planning to join us, this episode has a few tips that can make this important visit a little easier. (Plus....enjoy the rockin' music....)

For more information visit www.spcamc.org!

Meet Kennedy Rivera, one of our amazing Community Educators!  Humane Education is such an important part of what we do here at SPCA Monterey County. Our educators connect with people of all ages in our community, helping them develop and nurture compassion, empathy and respect for animals — and giving them the tools to become thoughtful, responsible members of their communities.  

If you’re a teacher or parent who might be interested in having one of our SPCA educators visit your school, or if you’re looking for information about our animal camps and how to register, you can find all of that on our website at SPCAMC.org!

Meet Blanca!  She is our amazing South County Educator.  Kind, energetic, incredibly smart, and wonderful with kids, Blanca brings her passion for animals and humane education to communities throughout southern Monterey County.  Blanca makes sure more children and families have the opportunity to learn about compassion, responsible pet care, animal welfare, and the human-animal bond - right in their own communities.

For more information on all of SPCA Monterey County's programs please visit www.spcamc.org!

BONUS EPISODE!  Our first event in May was incredibly successful, and because of the response from our community, we're doing it again!  SPCA Monterey County is holding another free microchip and affordable vaccination event on Friday, July 17, from 9 am to 2 pm at the SPCA Veterinary Clinic in Salinas. 

We are joined by Blanca Marquez, SPCA Monterey County South County Community Educator, to spend a few minutes talking about why this event matters and tackle some of the biggest myths we hear surrounding microchips and vaccinations.

During the event, the SPCA will also provide essential pet vaccinations for just $25 each, helping pet owners safeguard their companions against common illnesses affordably. No appointments are required.  For more information visit SPCAmc.org/vax

Meet Christina Torres, Store Manager of Pet Food Express in Carmel. We'll talk about what makes Pet Food Express unique, why community partnerships matter, and how working together helps create happier, healthier lives for pets and the families who love them.

Pet Food Express has been a longtime supporter of SPCA Monterey County, helping countless adopted pets get off to a great start while supporting animal welfare in meaningful ways throughout our community. From hosting adoption events and SPCA behavior classes to supporting pet owners every day, they share our commitment to strengthening the bond between people and their animals.  Enjoy!

Support SPCA Monterey County - www.spcamc.org

Visit Pet Food Express - They are located at 300 Crossroads Boulevard in Carmel!

Meet Peter, Assistant Shelter Manager at SPCA Monterey County. Peter helps oversee the daily care of our pets and works closely with staff, volunteers, and adopters to help create successful outcomes for pets and people alike.  Peter is passionate about animal welfare, helping people find the pet that is just right for them and so much more!

Giveaway time!  Listen until the end of the episode - we have something special to give away to a lucky listener!

For more information about SPCA Monterey County and to help pets in need please visit us at www.spcamc.org.    

🚨 BONUS EPISODE ALERT! 🚨

If your pet isn’t microchipped yet or is due for vaccinations, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

In this special bonus episode of SPCA Stories, Ashley Fessenden, SPCA Monterey County Clinic Practice Manager, joins us with important details about SPCA Monterey County’s upcoming Free Microchip and Low-Cost Vaccination Event happening Saturday, May 30th on the SPCA campus.

Microchips will be completely free, vaccinations are just $25!  Ashley explains why microchips are so important, what vaccines will be available, and what pet owners can expect at the event.

If your dog or cat needs a microchip, vaccinations, or preventative care, now is the perfect time to take advantage of these affordable services.

Events like this — and all the work we do for animals at SPCA Monterey County — are only possible because of the generous support of our donors and community.

Listen now, share with fellow pet lovers, and help us spread the word to keep more pets safe, healthy, and protected.

Meet Pasi Eltit!  She is one of the dedicated Client Care Specialistsat SPCA Monterey County. From scheduling appointments and assisting clients, to supporting wellness services and helping the clinic run smoothly each day, Pasi plays an essential role in creating a welcoming and compassionate experience for both pets and the people who love them.

You can help animals in need.  Learn more about SPCAmc's vital programs and services; support SPCA Monterey County  - we can't do any of this without you!

Greetings!  This episode we’re joined by Bonnie Logue, SPCA Monterey County’s Behavior & Training Manager. Bonnie oversees the behavior side of our TLC Program — that’s Treatment, Learning, & Compassion — helping shelter pets build confidence, learn new skills, and prepare for brighter futures. She also leads our Ruff Start Program and the behavior and training classes we offer to the public.

For more information on our Behavior Training Classes visit our SPCA Monterey County Behavior and Training Resources page.

You can make a difference in the lives of abused, neglected, and homeless animals in Monterey County.  Visit us here.  (Thank you!)