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Teaching Simple Tricks
Teaching a dog to follow cues like “Sit,” “Stay,” or “Go to Mat” allows them to learn independence. When they associate a reward (a treat and praise) with a behavior,
Protecting Your Pets: How to Keep Cats and Dogs Safe from Toxic Succulents
We all love our plants, but our pets might see them as snacks instead of décor! While many succulents are safe to have around the house, certain types can be
Disaster Preparation
Your pet relies on you for everything from exercise to treats. She counts on you to lead the way—especially in chaotic situations. In a disaster, you may have to leave
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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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First-Ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day Finds Homes for 3,609 Pets, Nearly Doubles Goal
After resounding success, the statewide adoption event will return to California in June 2025 SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 18, 2024 — Today, California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals), the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
CalAnimals, SF SPCA, and the ASPCA to Host First-Ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 1
More than 150 California animal shelters and groups offering free adoptions with the goal to find loving homes for 2,024 pets ASPCA providing funds to cover adoption fees for participating
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