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!
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 [...]
Designer thrift shop opens to benefit horses and animals
Stacey Sherman, a horsewoman and animal lover, has opened Davie Thrift Store for Animal Aid in Davie, Florida. The concept is to raise money for the South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue and for Animal Aid, a no kill shelter for dogs and cats in Broward County. A percentage of the proceeds [...]
Eight Horses Seized in SW Miami-Dade Cruelty Case
MEDIA CONTACT: Laurie Waggoner 786-218-4828 laurie@helpthehorses.org Emaciated cows spotted in Sunrise trigger police investigation; owner arrested in Miami-Dade June 2, 2014 HOMESTEAD, FL: Eight starved, emaciated horses were seized by Miami-Dade Agricultural Patrol in SW Miami-Dade and turned over to South Florida [...]
If the boot fits… wear it and join SFSPCA as a volunteer!
What is a SFSPCA Volunteer? It's a very special individual who doesn’t necessarily know anything about horses, and may even have a fear of them, but takes the initiative to sign up, show up and become willing to learn for the sake of the rescued animal. They go through [...]
Horsekeeping: 7 Things to Consider if Your Horse is Overweight
The horses at the South Florida SPCA rescue ranch most often come to us severely underfed, scoring usually between 1 and 3 on the Henneke Body Condition scale. But the average pleasure horse can have a different problem than Defense Team, a recent arrival. Instead, being overweight is the [...]
Young fundraiser warms hearts at South Florida SPCA ranch
MIAMI, FL (February 16, 2014) Though it was a bone-chilling 29 below in her home town of Winnetka, Illinois, young Carly Jennings brought heart-melting warmth with her on a recent visit to South Florida SPCA's ranch in Homestead. The journey to South Florida essentially began on April 29, 2012 [...]
SFSPCA Rescue Ponies Alice and her blind baby Ally wish they may and wish they might have some sponsors by Christmas night!
MIAMI, FL (December 19, 2013) How many times did you ask, beg and plead for a pony for Christmas? How’d that work out for ya? Well, here’s your chance to do the next best thing and sponsor TWO rescue ponies for Christmas! Meet Alice and Ally. Alice is a [...]
South Florida SPCA to host “Reading to Rescues” for visually-impaired children on December 14
MIAMI, FL (Dec. 9, 2013) A chance meeting last summer between two passionate teachers, both horse lovers, led to the planning of an amazing event for visually-impaired children. South Florida SPCA’s Educational Outreach Coordinator, Susie Martell, and Yubeda Miah, Principal at Tropical Elementary School, immediately began work planning a visit [...]