The Northwest S.P.C.A. is a private, non-profit corporation founded in 1980 for the purpose of promoting animal welfare and responsible pet ownership. Recognized as a charitable, 501(c)(3) organization by the IRS, our humane programs and services include pet facilitated therapy, lost and found pet referral, animal rescues, humane education speakers to area schools and community groups, pet microchipping, investigation of animal cruelty and/or neglect, pet adoptions and animal sheltering.