Caring for Animals Since 1868
The SF SPCA is an independent nonprofit supported entirely by our community. Our mission is to ensure every companion animal has access to quality medical care, compassionate shelter, and a loving home.
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Tulip is a great and gorgeous companion! She takes a few days to warm up, but once she does, she blooms. Once she feels comfy, she becomes a total cuddle bug. While somewhat sensitive to loud noises, she’s very food-motivated and is very easily lured away with a tasty treat.
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Read the Spring 2026 Issue of Our Animals
Across the country, veterinary care is becoming harder to access. Rising costs and limited availability are forcing many pet families to make difficult choices about pet care. At the San Francisco SPCA Veterinary Hospital, our response
Happy Tails: Milo’s Lifesaving Surgery
When Milo arrived at the San Francisco SPCA Veterinary Hospital, the urgency of his case was immediate, and our veterinary team called a STAT. Milo was suffering from a urinary
Making a Difference: Care that Comes from the Heart
Q&A with Dr. Lindsay Wilson, a veterinarian at the San Francisco SPCA Veterinary Hospital How long have you worked at the SF SPCA? I joined in May 2024. Do you have any pets? I
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