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Help Us Fix Statewide Shelter Overcrowding
California’s veterinary shortage has led to some of the worst shelter overcrowding in recent years. Today, 344,000 shelter animals do not have adequate access to veterinary care staff, and nearly
Act Now to Support Veterinary Telemedicine AB 1399—UPDATE
UPDATE: Great News!!! AB 1399, which authorizes veterinary telemedicine practice in California, passed the State Legislature on September 12th! The next step for this critical bill is for it to
Adopting a puppy or two? Here’s what you need to know.
As adorable as puppies are, they also require ample care and attention, especially within the first six months. While rewarding, it’s a lot of work for puppy parents to help
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SB 669 Will Authorize RVTs to Administer Vital Vaccines and Medications to California Pets
UPDATE: State Senate Bill 669, which will authorize Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) to administer vital vaccines and medications in California, has been approved by the State Legislature! SB 669
Act Now to Support Veterinary Telemedicine AB 1399—UPDATE
UPDATE: Great News!!! AB 1399, which authorizes veterinary telemedicine practice in California, passed the State Legislature on September 12th! The next step for this critical bill is for it to
Authorize Telemedicine Practice for Veterinarians—ACTIVE
AB 1399 will authorize telemedicine practice for veterinarians with a current California license. The use of veterinary telemedicine will significantly reduce animal suffering, alleviate financial and logistical barriers to veterinary
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California Assembly Unanimous in Expanding Access to Veterinary Telehealth
SACRAMENTO (June 5, 2023) —On a bipartisan vote of 76-0, the California State Assembly overwhelmingly passed Assembly Bill 1399 to increase access to veterinary care services via telehealth, jointly authored
Advocates Rally in Support of Legislation to Improve Lives of California Animals
STATE LAWMAKERS, WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER ADVOCATES RALLY IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE LIVES OF CALIFORNIA’S MOST VULNERABLE ANIMALS Animal Advocacy Day in Sacramento rallies support for bills that
SF SPCA Receives Grant to Support Keeping Families and Their Pets Together
SAN FRANCISCO SPCA RECEIVES $100K GRANT FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT KEEPING FAMILIES AND THEIR PETS TOGETHER The grant will fund the SF SPCA’s programs addressing animal welfare
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