SPCA News
It seems like every day is a News Day at the SFSPCA, but there are definitely moments in time that are more noteworthy than others. For the highlights enjoy the news stories on this page. To follow us more on the daily, follow our Social Media, and if you really want to be part of the journey, join us on Patreon!
Oh baby, baby! Twin lambs born to newly rescued sheep at South Florida SPCA
January 31, 2017 - TWINS!!! We got a very sweet surprise at the ranch this past Thursday morning when one of our newly rescued sheep began giving birth to not one, but two, baby lambs. The first, a female (brown), was born around 10:00am. The birth of the male (white), came [...]
Trial set to begin Monday for man who rode malnourished horse from South Carolina to Miami
1/29/17 UPDATE: TRIAL HAS BEEN CONTINUED, NEW DATE NOT AVAILABLE. WILL UPDATE ASAP. The animal cruelty case involving Trigger, the horse ridden from South Carolina to Miami, is scheduled to begin this Monday, January 30 at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building, 1351 NW 12th St, Miami, FL 33125, court [...]
Years-long Battle in Miami Horse Abuse Case Ends with Conviction
Julio Lopez found guilty of Animal Cruelty (MIAMI, FL – January 27, 2017) South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue (SFSPCA) and the Miami Dade State Attorney’s Office announce the end of an almost four-year battle for justice on behalf of four abused horses SFSPCA rescued on May 20, 2013. On Wednesday, [...]
From Dying in the Dirt to Living the Dream
One year after rescue, once destitute pony is adopted by renowned Canadian show stable (HOMESTEAD, FL – 12/27/16) As rescue stories go, they don’t get much better than this. An emaciated pony found dying in the dirt at a ramshackle boarding facility a year ago will be leaving her abusive [...]
South Florida SPCA Welcomes Best Buddies to Rescue Ranch, Launches New TLC Brigade
South Florida SPCA was delighted to welcome members of Best Buddies to the ranch on Sunday, November 13, 2016 as part of the rescue's new TLC Brigade. The new program provides a safe opportunity for Best Buddies members to experience and learn about SFSPCA's rescued horses and animals. Best Buddies [...]
What’s a Little Rain? SFSPCA Golf Tournament a Hit for the Horses Despite Weather
Team Sliderz. (Photo: Susie Martell.) While the sun refused to peek out of the clouds, the players' game spirit shone bright during South Florida SPCA's 13th Annual Par For The Horse Golf Tournament last Saturday at Miami Shores Country Club. Thankfully the teams managed to get in nine holes of [...]
Daily Racing Form Announces 2nd Annual “Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Magazine”
Daily Racing Form/Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Press Release SFSPCA as featured in the TAA Magazine New York, N.Y. (Oct. 4, 2016) – Daily Racing Form (DRF) in conjunction with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) will publish a second annual edition of the TAA Magazine. The goal of the TAA Magazine [...]
Saving Grace
On the morning of December 30, 2015, I was called by police to investigate an animal cruelty case in Miami Gardens. My team and I rushed to the scene, where we found five emaciated horses being kept in absolute squalor. Our hearts broke when we spotted a young pony, down to [...]
Miles of Smiles: Miami Leaders in Training (LIT) Outreach Event
On Friday, August 5, 2016, South Florida SPCA was delighted to welcome the Miami Leaders in Training (LIT), a great group of kids who came to the ranch to learn about our mission, and to get some hands-on experience with horses. The kids' initial nervousness was quickly replaced with curiosity [...]
Critical Funds, Awareness Raised for Horses at Gulfstream Park
(HALLANDALE BEACH, FL) It was a fantastic day for South Florida SPCA's rescued horses on Saturday, March 5, with over 300 attendees at our annual fundraising luncheon! We thank our guests, sponsors, donors, emcee, committee and volunteers, along with Gulfstream Park for making this event a tremendous success. While guests enjoyed a [...]