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SPCA International Announces Expanded Global Effort to Protect and Save Animals in 2012

"2011 was our most successful year of operations to date and we look forward to supporting and collaborating with even more animal shelters and rescue groups in 2012," said Stephanie Scott of the SPCA International. "Our mission is truly a global effort and we are determined to see that this year we reach even more areas in need of attention domestically and around the world. In Panama alone, we were able to spay and neuter more than 1,100 dogs and cats in just one weekend last September."

SPCA International completed and surpassed its 100^th 'Operation Baghdad Pups' mission to the Middle East in 2011 and the famous program is back at work this week with teams traveling to Iraq to save more desperate animals who U.S. troops were forced to leave behind during the withdrawal. Through ongoing efforts these true military heroes will be reunited with the soldiers that love them very soon.

"In 2012 we hope to distribute more than $9 million in medical supply aid worldwide. Our team is also poised to respond to more international crises than ever before, which will allow us to increase the numbers of animals we reach significantly. We encourage supporters to watch for fun changes coming to our website, spcai.org, early in the year. The redesigned site will engage, educate and activate people like never before," said Scott.

For more information on SPCA International's life-saving work or to make a donation in support of this cause, please visit www.spcai.org.

SPCA International (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International)
Media Contact:
Stephanie Scott, 206-999-4341
Stephanie.scott@scpai.org