Besides sheltering animals, what does the VBSPCA do?
We employ a full-time education director who visits schools, day care centers and civic and church groups to teach proper care of pets and respect for all living things. Adults and older children are also exposed to leading animal rights issues. We conduct special programs for “at-risk” children, conduct community forums on topics as diverse as the link between cruelty to animals and violence towards humans, to how to deal with urban wildlife problems. We maintain a wildlife referral line to benefit injured and orphaned wildlife, and work to educate the public on the importance of spaying and neutering as a way to combat the tragic pet overpopulation crisis.
