News
The New PAW Express
We are very excited to share new that the next phase of the PAW Express is here! The Prince William SPCA’s “Pet Adoption on Wheels” has become “Pet Adoption and Wildlife Rescue.” This is a new partnership between AERO Animal Education and Rescue Organization, Prince William County Animal Services Bureau,
Giving Tuesday – Paw it Forward
This Giving Tuesday, Paw it Forward by making a donation to the Prince William SPCA. Donations are tax-deductible and benefit programs that help our local community: Prince William County Animal Services Center, Manassas City Animal Adoption Center, Humane Education, PAW Express Mobile Adoption and Wildlife Van, Community Cat Coalition, Free
Beautification at Manassas City Shelter
Fall is for planting! The Prince William SPCA recently sponsored a beautification project at the City of Manassas Animal Control and Shelter. Invasive plants and weeds were removed from the entrance area, creating the perfect canvas for new plants. An amazing 75 native plants were added, including Inkberry, Great Blue
Holiday Pet Food Donations
This holiday season, we are encouraging the community to help needy pets by supporting local food pantries. Both ACTS and SERVE accept pet food donation along with other holiday food donations. Details on where to make your donation below. **Attention Scouts: If you are part of a scout troop, please
PWC Community Cat Coalition Meeting: Focus on Partnerships and Trapping Training
Plan to attend! Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 10 AM – 12 PM Prince William County Animal Services Center’s Training Room, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA 20112 Who should attend: Coalition members. Groups, individuals and caretakers who are currently managing, trapping, or rescuing community cats. Anyone interested in learning how to
Fall Photos at Petoberfest
On Saturday, October 19, we celebrated pets at our fall photo booth at Petoberfest. More than 120 families stopped by the booth to make memories with their dogs, cats, and children. Photos are published on Facebook, so check them out below. Thanks for attending. Access photos here.
Community Rallies behind new Cat Coalition
The Prince William SPCA has spearheaded the new Community Cat Coalition, which focuses on helping address issues with community/feral cats. Through a survey, listening sessions, and the new Coalition, the Prince William SPCA is bringing individuals and groups together to pool resources. Primary goals of the Coalition will begin with
We’re Celebrating 20 Years!
Join us in celebrating 20 years of helping animals in the greater Prince William County region. We started the Prince William SPCA in late September 2004, with a dream to improve conditions for homeless animals and give them a fighting chance at a better life. We never could have dreamed
We Now Accept Venmo
Making a donation or paying for an event registration is fast and easy through Venmo. Our address is @pwspca.
Adoption Fees Waived for Clear the Shelters Event
Update on this event – 53 pets found their forever homes! Help Clear the Shelter this weekend! Come out to the Prince William County Animal Services Bureau August 23, 24 and 25. Adoptions are sponsored by the Prince William SPCA. In addition to the waived adoption fees, the Animal Services Bureau will offer
Doggie Swim
Dogs rule the pool from 9 AM – 11 AM on Saturday, September 7, 2024 (rain date 9/8). Join us as we say goodbye to the dog days of summer! Bring your pooch for a paddle at the Inoa Sound Pool in Bristow, Virginia. The entry fee is $10 (cash
New Community Cat Coalition
Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday, May 19, 2024, for our first-ever Community Cat listening session. We had a great turnout and were able to not only listen to others, but also learn a lot! We found common ground in several areas and decided to create a
Helping Turtle Friends
In the spring and summer, turtles are on the move! Be on the lookout for them and be ready if they are in danger. Assist them by moving them in the direction they are going, out of harm’s way. Learn more about turtle safety with this activity sheet from Kind
Kind News Registration Now Open!
Registration is now OPEN for the 2024-25 school year. There is no cost for schools to participate in this program, but all classrooms must be located in Prince William County, Manassas City or Manassas Park. Teachers must register every year–we do not automatically renew any subscription. Registration closes June 15,
Community Cat Listening Session
The Prince William SPCA is hosting a listening and work session on feral/community cats in the greater Prince William County area. We are inviting stakeholders to come and join us from 9 AM – 11 AM on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the McCoart Building (meeting room will be sent
$6,500 Donated for Foster Program
Thank to you our Pirates of the Potomac friends who donated an amazing $6,500 from their Midwinter Meltdown event. These funds will directly benefit the foster and adoption programs at the Prince William County Animal Services Center. This amazing partnership quickly gets important supplies into the hands of the fosters
Community Cat Survey
We want to hear from you! The Prince William SPCA would like to hear from the public and key stakeholders about their thoughts on community (feral) cats. We are encouraging all areas of the community to take part in the survey. This effort will not be “for or against” community
Celebrating 10 Years of Microchips
This year, we are celebrating 10 years of sponsoring microchips for shelter animals. Through our Friends of the Shelter program, the Prince William SPCA has sponsored the microchip program at the Prince William County Animal Services Center since January 1, 2014. More than 19,000 microchips–valued at $154,400–have been dedicated to this
PAW Express Expands to Include Wildlife
The Prince William SPCA is pleased to announce a new partnership with Animal Education and Rescue Organization (A.E.R.O.). The two Prince William County-based non-profits will work together to add additional rescue, triage care, and transport for injured wildlife by using the PAW Express Mobile Adoption Van. In its new capacity,
New Little Free Library at the Manassas City Animal Adoption Center
Girl Scout Troop Earns Bronze Award by Building a Little Free Library Collaborates with Prince William SPCA and Manassas City Animal Adoption Center on the project December 19, 2023 – Manassas, Va. – Following in the footsteps of scouts before them, Junior Girl Scout Troop 80132 installed a new Little
12 Days of Christmas Adoption Campaign
Help us find furever homes for animals at the Prince William County Animal Services Center this holiday season. For 12 days, we will feature one dog and one cat–24 animals total! Each will have the adoption fee sponsored by the Prince William SPCA. All animals will receive a free microchip.
Pet Photos with Santa
We are super excited to announce that we are hosting Photos with Santa again this year. Mark your calendar and plan to join us on Sunday, December 3, from 4-7 PM at Waters End Lake Ridge. One day only this year! All family members welcome–two- and four-legged! No fee for
Local Humane Hero Featured in Kind News Magazine!
We are super excited to have our very own Prince William SPCA volunteer and Board member Natalie K. featured in the Nov/Dec 2023 issue of Kind News. Natalie created our Animal Safety program as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award. The nice folks at Kind News are sharing her story
Free Spay/Neuter Program Launches
Anicira Veterinary Center and Prince William SPCA are partnering to help Prince William County residents spay and neuter their pets. Through the joint initiative, dogs and cats of qualifying residents will be spayed and neutered at no cost, paid for by the Prince William SPCA. The microchip, rabies, and combo
Clear the Shelters 2023
Help us clear the Prince William County Animal Services Center! This year, the Clear the Shelters event is over the weekend on August 25th, 26th and 27th. The Prince William SPCA is sponsoring the adoption fees, which will be waived for dogs and cats one year old or older. Dogs