Stafford SPCA

Loved working with them! We adopted 2 bonded cats from them, ages 2 and 5. They have their cats in rooms as opposed to individual cages. The cats were way more friendly, less stressed, and we got a better glimpse of the cats personality when adopting. A life long cat owner, these guys have the most rules about adopting but their cats had the least amount of surprises after adoption. This all took place pre pandemic, and I still recommend them to everyone!

I found my forever friend, Sparky, at the Stafford SPCA after months of looking online using Google searches that linked me to PetFinder and PetSmart Charities. Travelling from Bowie as far out to Centerville then down to Stafford, adding up to 150+ miles were worth visiting Stafford's SPCA. My communication started with an email because after finding dogs online that I liked, it turned out to be disappointing when they were either adopted or pending, despite the website stating their availability the day of. Tracy was a pleasure to work with and quite responsive in emailing and calling me to talk about her animals. I found her very professional and caring as if the animals were her own, to include the volunteers that were present. The SPCA was clean, organized and it was evident that

I went in and immediately was greeted with disrespect. We were (rudely) informed that we needed an appointment and told “this isn’t a petting zoo” when we had nothing but pure intentions to possibly adopt or if we didn’t adopt, at least leave a donation. It seems by these reviews that I am not the first person to have a negative experience with “Hoit”. If he is so short tempered and cold with people, how is he treating the animals??

The guy at the desk as soon as you walk through the doors “Hoit” is EXTREMELY rude and unprofessional. Definitely seems inconvenienced by you even walking through the doors…I don’t see how animals will get adopted or how people will volunteer with someone with such a cold attitude being the first interaction you have when walking through the doors.

I was pleasantly surprised at the character and caliber of the Stafford County SPCA facility's cats. All of their cats were friendly and loving, and they all had settled & good natured attitudes, as though you were visiting them in their living room and they were very glad to see you! If you are looking for a really good cat, the Stafford SPCA is definitely the best place to go!