Virginia Beach Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (VBSPCA)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Animal Welfare
Social Achievements
- Connected 2,022 animals with new families through adoptions.
- Had 375 willing foster families assist in the care of younger, more vulnerable animals.
- Opened doors wider to grant access to community of animal lovers needing help.
- Major clinic renovation to grant greater access to affordable veterinary services.
- Reopened the VBSPCA Memorial Garden.
Governance Achievements
- Reinstatement of humane education department staffing.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Expand humane education programming with area youth and schools.
Short-term Goals:
- Clinic expansion completion by July 2024.
Environmental Challenges
- Veterinary staffing shortages.
- Life circumstances and economic factors making pet care challenging for owners.
- Veterinary clinics reducing hours or shutting down.
- Clinic being under construction while operational.
Mitigation Strategies
- PetSmart Charities Accelerator grant for clinic expansion.
- Increased clinic staffing and additional medical equipment.
- 375 foster families assisted.
- Expanded access to services despite construction.