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!
No justice for Justice and Susie, jury delivers not guilty verdict in cruelty case
Jesus Bandera-Salgado (Source: Jasmine Kripalani, CBS4 Miami) MIAMI, FL (July 22, 2015) - In a case considered one of the worst cruelty situations South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SFSPCA) has encountered in 23 years that made national and international headlines, a jury found [...]
Par For The Horse golf tournament & fundraiser most successful in 12 year history
On Friday, May 1, 2015, 14 foursomes took to the links at Miami Beach Golf Club in the Lowell S. and Betty L. Dunn Family Foundation Challenge Tournament - Par For The Horse 2015 to benefit South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue. The 12th annual edition exceeded all expectations, reaching new milestones [...]
Honoring South Florida SPCA Founder Laurie Waggoner on her 50th Birthday
“I said 'Somebody should do something about that.' Then I realized I am somebody.” - Lilly Tomlin In 1992, Laurie Waggoner was that "Somebody" when she saw a stray horse running scared and loose down a busy Miami road and rescued it. The story has repeated itself hundreds of times [...]
It’s a Girl! Rescue Mare Gives Birth at South Florida SPCA
Homestead, FL (March 23, 2015) - The South Florida SPCA is delighted to announce the birth of a filly at its ranch in Homestead, FL. Last night at 7:55pm, Quarter Horse mare Starr delivered her foal, with director of ranch operations Laurie Waggoner on hand to make sure the birth went [...]
Six starved off-the-track Thoroughbreds seized by police, turned over to SPCA
Miami Gardens, FL (January 10, 2014) Six starved off-the-track Thoroughbreds were seized by police yesterday, and custody of them was given to SFSPCA. The horses range in age from 3 to 10 and are in varying states of health. One, a bay gelding named Kenny's Z, raced as recently as [...]
South Florida SPCA Receives GuideStar Silver Participation Level
HOMESTEAD, FL – South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue has received the GuideStar Exchange Silver participation level, a leading symbol of transparency and accountability provided by GuideStar USA, Inc., the premier source of nonprofit information. This level demonstrates South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue's deep commitment to nonprofit transparency and accountability. "We have worked hard [...]