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Protect Your Pet from Heatstroke

As we head into the summer months, pets become susceptible to heatstroke (also known as heat stress). It can be fatal if not treated immediately. Unfortunately many pet owners don’t

Fourth of July Safety

Celebrate Safely with Your Pets The 4th of July holiday is a happy and celebratory time for us humans. We cook out, set off fireworks (or watch them), spend a

Summer Activities

Summer is here! Let playtime begin! Whether you have a cat or a dog, or are the lucky person with both, you can engage your pet with lots of summer activities

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Shelter PALS is working to transform animal sheltering in California.

Second Annual Animal Advocacy Day!

Second Annual Animal Advocacy Day! The SF SPCA will once again be collaborating with animal welfare partners from across California for an Animal Advocacy Day in Sacramento on Tuesday, April

Guidelines and Templates to Implement SB 669 are Now Available

Did you know that Senate Bill (SB) 669—the legislation that allows Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) to administer vaccines while a veterinarian is off-site—is now officially law in California? Taking effect

2023 SF SPCA State Legislative Season Wrap-Up

With the State Legislative season now wrapped up, the SF SPCA is pleased to report on our successful advocacy campaigns aimed at improving access to care for California’s pets and

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