SPCA Stories

About SPCA Stories

SPCA Monterey County Content and Education Manager Dawn Fenton chats with members of the SPCA Monterey County team about who they are, what they do, why they do it, and the hopes for the future in Monterey County’s world of animal welfare and protection. Dawn Fenton has been with SPCA Monterey County since 2008 when she joined the Community Outreach Department, focusing on the growth of the education department and assisting with providing information to the community. She is passionate about the incredibly wide scope of work provided to the community by her organization, and the devotion of its hard-working, enormous-hearted, skilled staff and volunteers. The heartfelt hope and intention of “SPCA Stories” is to bring awareness of the SPCA’s contributions to the Monterey County community and beyond, and to stimulate responsible discussion and growth in the world of animal welfare and protection with compassion, empathy, and kindness. Original Music by Scott Fenton; original artwork by Araceli Hernandez. SPCA Monterey County is a nonprofit, independent, donor-supported humane society serving the animals and people of Monterey County since 1905. Their work is only made possible by compassionate, generous supporters. To learn more about SPCA Monterey County and how you can support their efforts go to www.spcamc.org.

Publisher

SPCA Monterey County

Category

education · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jan 2025

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

43 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   SPCA Stories - Bonus Episode! Fall in Love Adoption Event at SPCA Monterey County!

   Fall in Love at SPCA Monterey County this Sunday, October 4! During the SPCA’s Fall in Love adoption event, you can adopt a pet for free, as all their adoption fees have been paid for by our generous, compassionate donors (pay it forward donations greatly appreciated!). Please help us celebrate an empty shelter and every pet in a loving home. Every pet from dogs and cats to rabbits, guinea pigs, duck, roosters, and more are waiting just for you.   For more information visit www.spcamc.org!

2. 

   10 Sept 2026

   SPCA Stories - BONUS EPISODE! Free Microchip/Low Cost Vax Event, Friday, September 18. 9am - 1pm!

   Bonus Episode of SPCA Stories Alert!  This is your “How to Make Your Visit Smooth” guide to our upcoming Free Microchip and Affordable Vaccination Event!  On Friday, September 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the SPCA Veterinary Clinic will be offering free microchips and $25 vaccinations. No appointment is necessary. We know these events are incredibly popular—and that means there can be a wait. So, if you’re planning to join us, this episode has a few tips that can make this important visit a little easier. (Plus....enjoy the rockin’ music....) For more information visit www.spcamc.org!

3. 

   3 Sept 2026

   SPCA Stories - Kennedy Rivera, Community Educator, SPCA Monterey County

   Meet Kennedy Rivera, one of our amazing Community Educators!  Humane Education is such an important part of what we do here at SPCA Monterey County. Our educators connect with people of all ages in our community, helping them develop and nurture compassion, empathy and respect for animals — and giving them the tools to become thoughtful, responsible members of their communities. If you’re a teacher or parent who might be interested in having one of our SPCA educators visit your school, or if you’re looking for information about our animal camps and how to register, you can find all of that on our website at SPCAMC.org!

Who has been a guest on SPCA Stories

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Les Lamcke
• Dr Jen Wernsing
• Sherrie McCullough
• Zack Young
• Crystal Botello

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100

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Quality

36

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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