SPCA Stories

SPCA Stories BONUS EPISODE - Free Microchip & Low-cost Vaccination Event, May 30th!

🚨 BONUS EPISODE ALERT! 🚨 If your pet isn’t microchipped yet or is due for vaccinations, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. In this special bonus episode of SPCA Stories, Ashley Fessenden, SPCA Monterey County Clinic Practice Manager, joins us with important details about SPCA Monterey County’s upcoming Free Microchip and Low-Cost Vaccination Event happening Saturday, May 30th on the SPCA campus. Microchips will be completely free, vaccinations are just $25!  Ashley explains why microchips are so important, what vaccines will be available, and what pet owners can expect at the event. If your dog or cat needs a microchip, vaccinations, or preventative care, now is the perfect time to take advantage of these affordable services. Events like this — and all the work we do for animals at SPCA Monterey County — are only possible because of the generous support of our donors and community. Listen now, share with fellow pet lovers, and help us spread the word to keep more pets safe, healthy, and protected.

SPCA Stories - Pasi Eltit, SPCA Monterey County Client Care Specialist

Meet Pasi Eltit!  She is one of the dedicated Client Care Specialistsat SPCA Monterey County. From scheduling appointments and assisting clients, to supporting wellness services and helping the clinic run smoothly each day, Pasi plays an essential role in creating a welcoming and compassionate experience for both pets and the people who love them. You can help animals in need.  Learn more about SPCAmc's vital programs and services [https://www.spcamc.org/]; support SPCA Monterey County  [https://give.spcamc.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app20116a?mfc_pref=T&idb=1049666238&6426.donation=form1&df_id=6426&NONCE_TOKEN=C552F88E09FCCF51419797E8FEE41A6F&s_src=HomePageButton_2026&mfc_pref=T] - we can't do any of this without you!

SPCA Stories - Bonnie Logue, SPCA Monterey County Behavior & Training Manager

Greetings!  This episode we’re joined by Bonnie Logue, SPCA Monterey County’s Behavior & Training Manager. Bonnie oversees the behavior side of our TLC Program — that’s Treatment, Learning, & Compassion — helping shelter pets build confidence, learn new skills, and prepare for brighter futures. She also leads our Ruff Start Program and the behavior and training classes we offer to the public. For more information on our Behavior Training Classes visit our SPCA Monterey County Behavior and Training Resources [https://www.spcamc.org/for-pet-owners/dog-training-pet-behavior-tips/] page. You can make a difference in the lives of abused, neglected, and homeless animals in Monterey County.  Visit us here [https://give.spcamc.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app20116a?mfc_pref=T&idb=284947176&6426.donation=form1&df_id=6426&NONCE_TOKEN=ED0E7E83C1360F3BF5345CDE8F13348C&s_src=HomePageButton_2026&mfc_pref=T].  (Thank you!)

SPCA Stories - Spring Into Fostering: Helping Puppies and Kittens Thrive

Spring has sprung—and here at SPCA Monterey County, that means one thing: puppy and kitten season is here! Every year, as more young animals come into our care, the need for foster families grows in a big way. In honor of this busy and lifesaving time, we’re re-sharing a special episode all about our foster program. You’ll hear from Abigail Shaw, our Lead Foster and Transfer Coordinator, and Destinee Lopez, Foster and Transfer Coordinator, as they share what fostering really looks like—and the incredible difference it makes for animals who need a little extra care before finding their forever homes.

SPCA Stories - Special Re-Release: Chris Patton, SPCA Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Volunteer

In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations—highlighting the heart, dedication, and impact of our incredible volunteers. Today, we’re re-sharing our episode featuring Chris Patton, a volunteer with our Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Chris is one of the many compassionate individuals who give their time and energy to care for wild animals in need, helping them heal and return to the wild where they belong. As you listen, we hope you’ll be inspired by Chris’s story—and by the powerful difference volunteers make every single day. For more information on volunteering for SPCA Monterey County and to support our lifesaving programs please visit www.spcamc.org!