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The '''Charlottesville Albemarle Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals''' ('''CASPCA''', or the '''SPCA''') is the area's primary animal shelter, the local arm of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The SPCA is a no-kill shelter. <ref>{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://www.caspca.org/MissionVision.htm|author=|work=|publisher=Charlottesville ALbemarle SPCA|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=July 25, 2011}}</ref> | The '''Charlottesville Albemarle Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals''' ('''CASPCA''', or the '''SPCA''') is the area's primary animal shelter, the local arm of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The SPCA is a no-kill shelter. <ref>{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://www.caspca.org/MissionVision.htm|author=|work=|publisher=Charlottesville ALbemarle SPCA|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=July 25, 2011}}</ref> | ||
The SPCA is supported by private donations as well as funding from [[Charlottesville]] and [[Albemarle County]]. The SPCA shelter has been the official "pound" for the city since 1956. <ref>{{cite web|title=October 17, 2011 agenda (with background material) |url=https://www.charlottesville.org/modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=20289|author=|work=|publisher=City of Charlottesville|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=October 17, 2011}}</ref> | The SPCA is supported by private donations as well as funding from [[Charlottesville]] and [[Albemarle County]]. The SPCA shelter has been the official "pound" for the city since [[1956]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=October 17, 2011 agenda (with background material) |url=https://www.charlottesville.org/modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=20289|author=|work=|publisher=City of Charlottesville|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=October 17, 2011}}</ref> | ||
In [[2020]], the SPCA set a one-year adoption record with 3,758 adoptions. <ref>{{cite web|title=harlottesville-Albemarle SPCA breaks adoption record in 2020|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2021/01/11/charlottesville-albemarle-spca-breaks-adoption-record/|author=Riley Wyant|work=News Article|publisher=NBC29|location=|publishdate=January 11, 2021|accessdate=January 18, 2021}}</ref> | |||
==Mission Statement== | ==Mission Statement== | ||
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==Personnel== | ==Personnel== | ||
[[ | [[Angie Gunter]], Executive Director | ||
==Rummage sale== | ==Rummage sale== | ||
For years, the SPCA held a semi-annual rummage sale in order to raise funds. In 2007, they opened a permanent store called [[The Rummage Store]]. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=SPCA store marks four years|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/jul/23/spca-store-marks-four-years-ar-1192609/|author=Aaron Richardson|pageno=|printdate=July 23, 2011|publishdate=July 23, 2011|accessdate=July 25, 2011|cturl=}}</ref> | For years, the SPCA held a semi-annual rummage sale in order to raise funds. In 2007, they opened a permanent store called [[The Rummage Store]]. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=SPCA store marks four years|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/jul/23/spca-store-marks-four-years-ar-1192609/|author=Aaron Richardson|pageno=|printdate=July 23, 2011|publishdate=July 23, 2011|accessdate=July 25, 2011|cturl=}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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*[http://caspca.blogspot.com/ CASPCA Blog] | *[http://caspca.blogspot.com/ CASPCA Blog] | ||
[[Category: Non-profit organizations]] | [[Category: Non-profit organizations]] | ||
[[Category:Celebrate 250 Partners]] | [[Category:Celebrate 250 Partners]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:03, 18 January 2021
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The Charlottesville Albemarle Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (CASPCA, or the SPCA) is the area's primary animal shelter, the local arm of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The SPCA is a no-kill shelter. [2]
The SPCA is supported by private donations as well as funding from Charlottesville and Albemarle County. The SPCA shelter has been the official "pound" for the city since 1956. [3]
In 2020, the SPCA set a one-year adoption record with 3,758 adoptions. [4]
Mission Statement
"The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that provides a safe environment for the lost, abandoned, and homeless animals of Charlottesville and Albemarle County and places them in good homes. We strive to set a standard of excellence and leadership in animal care, humane education, and progressive animal welfare programs."
Personnel
Angie Gunter, Executive Director
Rummage sale
For years, the SPCA held a semi-annual rummage sale in order to raise funds. In 2007, they opened a permanent store called The Rummage Store. [5]
References
- ↑ http://local.yahoo.com/info-12748215-charlottesvillealbemarle-spca-charlottesville?tab=photos
- ↑ Web. About Us, Charlottesville ALbemarle SPCA, retrieved July 25, 2011.
- ↑ Web. October 17, 2011 agenda (with background material), City of Charlottesville, retrieved October 17, 2011.
- ↑ Web. harlottesville-Albemarle SPCA breaks adoption record in 2020, Riley Wyant, News Article, NBC29, January 11, 2021, retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ↑ Web. SPCA store marks four years, Aaron Richardson, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, July 23, 2011, retrieved July 25, 2011.
External links
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An article on Wikipedia has information about the SPCA in areas beyond Albemarle County's borders. |