Events

The SF SPCA hosts a wide variety of events across the organization, including fundraisers, volunteer orientations, dog training classes, dog trainer academy classes, youth programs, mobile outreach and more. View events for the coming months below: click on an event to view the complete description with details on how you can attend.

 

May 2012

 
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7:30 pm
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This 5-week class covers training essentials, including sit, down, stay, come, and loose-leash walking. First class is an orientation for people only–no dogs, please.
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11:00 am
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Can't make it by the SF SPCA? Our Mobile Adoption Outreach program, brings adoptable cats and dogs to many areas of the City throughout the week!

Stop by an Outreach location to visit the animals, receive free animal care and behavior advice.
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9:00 am
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UC Davis William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and the San Francisco SPCA presents the Spring Veterinary Symposium for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
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5:30 pm
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Stop by the San Francisco SPCA Adoption Center for drinks and hors d'oeuvres in our Adoption Center to meet and mingle with our co-presidents Dr. Jennifer Scarlett and Jason Walthall.
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6:00 pm
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This class advances the dog's scent discrimination skills taught in the Introduction to K9 Nose Work class. Dogs are taught to identify the first target odor of the sport: Birch, a natural essential oil. This class builds on the skills taught in Introduction to Nose Work. Additionally, we introduce techniques and tactics for building better dog/handler teamwork. This class is also appropriate...

7:45 pm
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This repeating class is broad in scope and designed to advance the scent discrimination and handling skills taught in the previous terms. Dogs in this class will be working exclusively on the target odor. We will be working on the elements used in trial (containers, vehicles, exteriors, interiors), though competition is not the goal or requirement. This class is often repeated and the students...

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6:30 pm
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Puppy Movie Nights are great fun for dog-loving, pizza-eating, moving-watching kids! What better way to end the school week than getting cozy with canines, enjoying great pet movies, making friends with other young animal lovers, and snacking on pizza and popcorn at the SF SPCA? This is a special, fun-filled night for children and an opportunity for parents to enjoy an evening out by...

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9:30 am
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If you are in grades 6-12, join us behind the scenes at our animal shelter to help care for SF SPCA animals, learn more about responsible pet guardianship, and experience the satisfaction that comes from helping others.

10:00 am
Summary

Can't make it by the SF SPCA? Our Mobile Adoption Outreach program, brings adoptable cats and dogs to many areas of the City throughout the week!

Stop by an Outreach location to visit the animals, receive free animal care and behavior advice.

12:00 pm
Summary

Can't make it by the SF SPCA? Meet your running buddy at Sports Basement!

1:00 pm
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In this unique one-day seminar, students will learn creative, safe and comfortable ways to physically and mentally stimulate their older feline; be able to further empathize with and support their aging cat’s unique challenges and needs; and learn about resources to help cope with illnesses and beyond with their senior best friend.
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10:30 am
Summary

Can't make it by the SF SPCA? Our Mobile Adoption Outreach program, brings adoptable cats and dogs to many areas of the City throughout the week!

Stop by an Outreach location to visit the animals, receive free animal care and behavior advice.
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10:00 am
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Preschool Story Time is a monthly program designed for children ages 3 to 5. SF SPCA Humane Educators read an animal-related children's book with a humane message at each session, and readings are followed by a craft or activity and an animal interaction. This program encourages preschool-age children to foster kindness and respect for animals.
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6:30 pm
Summary

Puppy Movie Nights are great fun for dog-loving, pizza-eating, moving-watching kids! What better way to end the school week than getting cozy with canines, enjoying great pet movies, making friends with other young animal lovers, and snacking on pizza and popcorn at the SF SPCA? This is a special, fun-filled night for children and an opportunity for parents to enjoy an evening out by...

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10:30 am
Summary

Can't make it by the SF SPCA? Our Mobile Adoption Outreach program brings adoptable cats and dogs to many areas of the City throughout the week!

Stop by an Outreach location to visit the animals, receive free animal care and behavior advice.

12:30 pm
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Meet Jackson, spend an hour with him for his cat mojo workshop and pick up a copy of his new memoir CAT DADDY: What the World’s Most Incorrigible Cat Taught Me about Life, Love and Coming Clean
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4:00 pm
Summary

Can't make it by the SF SPCA? Our Mobile Adoption Outreach program brings adoptable cats and dogs to many areas of the City throughout the week!

Stop by an Outreach location to visit the animals, receive free animal care and behavior advice.
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6:15 pm
Summary

This fun and fast-growing dog sport invites the handler to teach their dog to negotiate an obstacle course of tunnels, a variety of jumps, climbing and more! Introduction to Agility is for anyone who wants to try a fun hobby with their dog. This class strengthens the bond between dog and handler, and provides fun and exercise for both. Dogs and humans love Agility!

7:30 pm
Summary

This 5-week class covers training essentials, including sit, down, stay, come, and loose-leash walking. First class is an orientation for people only–no dogs, please.
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6:15 pm
Summary

For graduates of Just the Basics 1 or equivalent, this class is designed to hone and polish your dog's obedience through fun training exercises. You will improve your dog's sit, down, stay, heel, and come when called, and learn "leave it". This 4-week class is fast paced and does include homework. Please come to the first class with your dog and be ready to work! Fee is $150 or $130 if dog...

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12:00 pm
Summary

Can't make it by the SF SPCA? Our Mobile Adoption Outreach program, brings adoptable cats and dogs to many areas of the City throughout the week!

Stop by an Outreach location to visit the animals, receive free animal care and behavior advice.
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10:30 am
Summary

Can't make it by the SF SPCA? Our Mobile Adoption Outreach program, brings adoptable cats and dogs to many areas of the City throughout the week!

Stop by an Outreach location to visit the animals, receive free animal care and behavior advice.
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6:15 pm
Summary

This class is six weeks of puppy fun! Puppies will learn general manners such as sit, down, coming when called, and playing nicely with others. We will also answer important questions such as, "How do I housetrain my puppy?", "How do I get my puppy to stop chewing on the couch?", and "How do I teach my puppy not to jump on people?" Puppy class is the most important class your dog will ever...

7:30 pm
Summary

A class for the Teenage Dog in your life. Do you have a teenage dog that has a LOT to learn?

Are you struggling with leash manners, impulse control, chewing and jumping up? Do you want your dog to learn the basics in a peer environment? Well, Adolescent Manners has the answer to all your “teenage parent” questions!

For dogs 4 months to 9 months old that missed out on Puppy Class...

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6:15 pm
Summary

This 5-week class covers training essentials, including sit, down, stay, come, and loose-leash walking. First class is an orientation for people only–no dogs, please.

7:30 pm
Summary

This short course concentrates on impulse control, recall, and leash manners. Good puppies know what "stay" means. Super puppies remain in solid stays while all the world goes crazy around them! Good puppies come when called ... well, at least most of the time. Super puppies come when called no matter what! Good puppies walk nicely on leash. Super puppies can walk backwards past piles of...