- New Permanent Meeting Place
- General Membership Meetings 2026
1:30 p.m.
Meetings will be held in the On Top of the World community at the Weybourne Landing clubhouse. 7536 SW 87th Ct Rd in Ocala, FL. Residents of OTOW can use the Weybourne resident's lane if you have the new gate sticker. Please contact us if you are not a resident in OTOW so we can arrange for you to enter the community as a guest.
*We would love to have you join us*
SPCA OF MARION COUNTY, INC, doing business as Friends of SPCA's OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-435-7352. OR, CHECK THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.FDACS.GOV. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. OUR LICENSE NUMBER IS CH11689.
We are still packing Pets Meals on Wheels every other Wednesday.
****We are always accepting donations of dry dog/cat food,
treats and small canned wet food for cats (Made in America).
Donations can be dropped off at 8880-C SW 94th St Ocala Fl
We have an ongoing program that benefits Sheltering Hands, Inc. and Humane Society of Marion County Florida. Local residents can drop off food, supplies, toys, blankets, towels and other items that can be used at the shelters to Evelyn Holiday's porch at 8880 SW 94th St, Unit C in On Top of the World. The food is mainly used for the Meals-on-Wheels recipient's pets. Other items that help hands-on organizations are sent out by the van load!
We are so thankful for the generous donations made that help our furry friends in need!
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Donation Wish List
Dry or canned Cat/Dog food and treats (made in USA only) Paper towels, cloth towels blankets Pet beds all sizes Leashes, Collars Carriers Toys, new or gently used Cat litter Nature's Miracle Click here for a printable Donation List |
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From all of us at Sheltering Hands, and the many cats in our community, we want to say thank you to the SPCA of Marion County, Inc.! They provide a monthly fund to our clinic exclusively to cover the cost of Spay and Neuter surgeries for cats in Marion County, Florida. By removing the financial barriers where money stands in the way of surgery or there is no direct owner to manage the wellness of the cat, we are able to provide more of these services to animals in need. Thank you to awesome individuals in this group for giving back to the animals of your community!!!!
#Sheltering #Hands #SPCA #Marion #County #FL #Partners
#Sheltering #Hands #SPCA #Marion #County #FL #Partners
A Senior's 'Tail'
When we lead with understanding instead of assumptions, we open the door for love stories like these.
For over two years, Oreo waited for his chance to be adopted at Winchester/Randolph County Animal Shelter in Indiana. This great dog kept getting overlooked.
Then on October 18, the shelter hosted a fee-waived adoption event in partnership with Best Friends. There, Oreo met a woman who'd been overlooked by 3 other shelters as well because she's older and uses oxygen. Her request to adopt a big dog had been turned down.
The Winchester Randolph team dug deeper and learned the woman had a fenced yard, a dog door, and family across the street ready to help. Instead of focusing on what she couldn’t do, the team focused on what she could. That conversation changed everything.
The woman and Oreo formed an instant connection. She fell in love, and Oreo walked right up to her and plopped down like he knew she was his person. They had both found someone who saw them for who they were.
These days Oreo is sleeping in bed with his new mom, dozing in his sunny window-watching spot, and running around in his big yard. Oreo's beautiful happy ending is only possible because the Winchester Randolph County Animal Shelter's team talked and listened, using open, conversational adoptions — and then made a perfect match.
When we lead with understanding instead of assumptions, we open the door for love stories like these.
For over two years, Oreo waited for his chance to be adopted at Winchester/Randolph County Animal Shelter in Indiana. This great dog kept getting overlooked.
Then on October 18, the shelter hosted a fee-waived adoption event in partnership with Best Friends. There, Oreo met a woman who'd been overlooked by 3 other shelters as well because she's older and uses oxygen. Her request to adopt a big dog had been turned down.
The Winchester Randolph team dug deeper and learned the woman had a fenced yard, a dog door, and family across the street ready to help. Instead of focusing on what she couldn’t do, the team focused on what she could. That conversation changed everything.
The woman and Oreo formed an instant connection. She fell in love, and Oreo walked right up to her and plopped down like he knew she was his person. They had both found someone who saw them for who they were.
These days Oreo is sleeping in bed with his new mom, dozing in his sunny window-watching spot, and running around in his big yard. Oreo's beautiful happy ending is only possible because the Winchester Randolph County Animal Shelter's team talked and listened, using open, conversational adoptions — and then made a perfect match.
SPCA NEWS
Our 2025 fundraiser was a huge hit! We'll have a new play and repeat the event next year!
