The Merced Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded in 1967 as a partnership between Merced County Sheriff's Posse and Merced County Farmer's Association, as the oversight agency for the welfare of farm animals in Merced County. Since then, the organization has gone through many changes and since 2016 has become a Trap-Neuter-Return and Animal Foster organization. It is one of Merced oldest 501(c)3 agencies and not affiliated with any national programs.  


Our mission has been to work collaboratively with the community to rescue, foster and transport homeless cats and kittens in Merced to no-kill partner rescues for adoption; to improve our community’s environmental health and safety by reducing illnesses in feral animals through trapping and vaccinations; and to continue to spay and neuter of as many of Merced’s animals as we can through our TNR program in an effort to decrease the overwhelming euthanasia rate due to abandonment, abuse and overpopulation. 


We are an organization of volunteers that believes that we can build a community where people value animals and treat them with respect and kindness. We currently provide daily care for over 60+ colonies of community cats in Merced. We operate solely on donations from our community. 

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Merced’s Trusted No-Kill Animal Rescue Since 1969

At Merced SPCA, we are passionate about providing a safe and loving second chance to animals in need. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals, while educating and involving our community in the important work of animal welfare. Below is an overview of the vital services and programs we offer:

Rescue & Foster Care:

• Dedicated to rescuing animals from cruelty, neglect, and abandonment.

• Providing shelter, love, and medical care for rescued animals, ensuring they get a second chance at life.

• We rely on a network of loving foster families to care for animals until they find their forever homes.

Adoptions:

• Offering a wide range of adoptable animals, including dogs, cats, and more.

• Our team works hard to match pets with families who can offer them a lifetime of love and care.

• Visit our adoption page to meet your future furry friend today!

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter & Vaccination Clinics:

• Providing affordable spay/neuter services to prevent overpopulation and promote the health and wellbeing of pets.

• Offering low-cost vaccination clinics to ensure that pets are safe from preventable diseases.

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program:

• We care for, monitor, and provide medical services to over 70 stray cat colonies in Merced.

• Our free TNR program helps reduce the stray cat population, saving thousands of lives by offering vaccinations, combo tests, and spay/neuter services.

Community Education & Involvement:

• Offering pet safety classes to educate the public on responsible pet ownership and how to care for pets.

• Hosting fun, engaging seasonal events 

• Providing opportunities for students to get involved with animal welfare through volunteer programs and internships.

Advocacy & Partnerships:

• Collaborating with local authorities, partners, and organizations to prevent cruelty, abandonment, and abuse.

• Working to make Merced a safer, more compassionate place for animals.

We are funded solely through your donations and membership fees. 100% of your donations are returned to our animal welfare programs.