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Unlock the Power of Your Donor-Advised Fund
If you already have a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), you created it to support the causes you care about. Yet across the country, $230 billion is currently set aside in DAFs—and
A Month of Joy and New Beginnings
Each August, Clear the Shelters reminds us of the incredible power of community when we come together to celebrate the joy of shelter animals. This year was no exception. The
10 Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Animal
Welcoming a new cat or dog into your life is an exciting decision. While some people consider buying from a breeder, adoption is one of the most powerful ways you
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Consumer Alert on Fraudulent and Cruel Puppy Sales Practices
The San Francisco SPCA joins California Attorney General Rob Bonta in urging pet lovers to adopt from shelters or, if purchasing, to stay vigilant when selecting a breeder. In a
An Update on SB 1233
Great news! On Thursday, September 26, 2024, Senate Bill 1233 (SB 1233)—a critical piece of animal welfare legislation supported by the San Francisco SPCA—was officially signed into law by Governor
Our Second Annual Animal Advocacy Day
On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the San Francisco SPCA collaborated with animal welfare partners from across California for the second annual Animal Advocacy Day in Sacramento. This day of action
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KTVU: Celebrating National Dog Day with the San Francisco SPCA
https://www.ktvu.com/video/1698971
AXIOS: Frenchies rule San Francisco’s streets
https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/08/26/sf-most-popular-dog-breeds-frenchies
KRON: SF SPCA offers free adoptions for all pets on Saturday
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/sf-spca-offers-free-adoptions-for-all-pets-on-saturday/
Press Releases
San Francisco SPCA Welcomes New Executive Leaders to Advance Animal Welfare and Community Impact
San Francisco, CA (August 13, 2025) – The San Francisco SPCA, one of the nation’s most innovative and impactful animal welfare organizations, announces the appointment of Justin Leal as Chief
The San Francisco SPCA Joins NBCU Local’s 11th Annual ‘Clear The Shelters’ Campaign August 1 – 31, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (July 22, 2025)— The San Francisco SPCA (SF SPCA) has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 11th annual Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign during the month of August.
Second California Adopt-a-Pet Day Finds Homes for Nearly 5,000 Pets
After another successful year with thousands of animals adopted into loving homes, the statewide event will return to California in June 2026 Sacramento, Calif. (July 9, 2025) – The California