Facility Tours

A visit is worth a 1,000 photos. Come see us up close and personal.

The San Francisco SPCA offers tours of our Mission Campus starting at 250 Florida Street, which houses the SF SPCA Adoption Center. A tour provides an opportunity to learn about the SF SPCA and see firsthand hundreds of animals in need of permanent, loving homes.

There is one monthly tour:

The fourth Sunday of each month, 10:30am – 11:30am

Please RSVP to tours@sfspca.org. We meet in the adoption center at 250 Florida Street.

If you are organizing a tour for a group, please follow these instructions:

If you are a donor to the SF SPCA, call 415.554.3029.
If you are a member of the animal welfare community, call 415.522.3520.
If you are a member of the community, email us at tours@sfspca.org.

Tour Guidelines

The minimum age for tour participants is five years old.
Tours are generally provided free of charge. Of course, monetary and in-kind donations are always appreciated. Click here to donate.
For groups larger than 12 and those coordinated as part of a tour group, we need at least six-weeks notice and there may be a per-person fee. Please email tours@sfspca.org to schedule.
Tours last from 45 minutes to one hour.
Group chaperones must make appropriate arrangements for individuals with allergies.

You are always welcome to visit the public areas of our shelter during regular business hours. View the adoption center hours.

If you would like to take a tour of our Pacific Heights campus at 2343 Fillmore Street, please email us at tours@sfspca.org.

We hope to see you soon!

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SF SPCA – Mission Campus

201 Alabama Street
San Francisco CA 94103
415.554.3000

SF SPCA – Pacific Heights Campus

2343 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
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Ready To Adopt?

Get started.

To expedite the adoption process, please complete the cat or dog adoption form and bring a printed copy with you to the SF SPCA Adoption Center. This helps us better understand what sort of pet you’re looking for so we can guide you every step of the way! Please bring a valid photo ID and verification that you are allowed to have a pet where you currently live.

Find the perfect match.

First, we’ll meet with you to find out more about you and your pet preferences and answer your questions. Our goal is to help you find the pet that best fits your lifestyle and living situation so we want to make sure you have a realistic understanding of the time and resources necessary to provide training, medical treatment, and proper care for your new pet. This can take time so please allow at least one hour for the adoption process.

Meet and greet.

Once we have a good understanding of your living situation and the type of pet you’re interested in, we’ll make introductions and let you spend some quality time getting to know each other to see if there’s a love connection. It’s important that all household members take part in this important decision so please make sure everyone is present (including any resident dogs if you’re considering adding a new pooch to your pack).

Make it official.

Once love happens, we’ll complete the paperwork, review all the SF SPCA adoption benefits, provide information on any known medical or behavioral issues, and share tips to make the transition a success for both you and your new pet.

Stay in touch.

We consider you and your new furry friend a part of the SF SPCA family so please reach out with questions ― and be sure to share your adoption stories and pet photos at sfspca.org/stories

Don’t forget to schedule your first free health exam at the SF SPCA Veterinary Hospital within three days of adopting.

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