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Read the Fall 2025 Our Animals Magazine
At the San Francisco SPCA, advocacy has always been more than a program—it’s our compass. In the fall 2025 issue of Our Animals, you’ll discover how your support fuels meaningful change for animals across California. From historic legislative wins
Legacy of Impact: Judy Dauphinais
A conversation with Judy Dauphinais, SF SPCA Legacy Society Member How did you get involved with the SF SPCA? I started volunteering in the early 1990s as a dog walker.
Clearing the Path: Transforming Animal Welfare in California
Animal advocacy has been at the heart of the San Francisco SPCA since our founding. In 1868, local banker James Sloan Hutchinson was walking through downtown San Francisco when he
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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
Expanded Access to Spay/Neuter: California Passes SB 1233
We have exciting news for animals across California. On September 26, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1233 into law—a landmark piece of legislation that will dramatically expand access
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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HumanePro: Helping animal shelters navigate (and change) laws
Groundbreaking program provides California shelters and rescues with free legal services and more
KTVU: Celebrating National Dog Day with the San Francisco SPCA
The San Francisco SPCA is celebrating National Dog Day with a unique mix of music, beer, and community, all aimed at raising money and awareness for animals in need. Three
AXIOS: Frenchies rule San Francisco’s streets
If you’re looking for an adorable pooch of your own, the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has a myriad of pups available for adoption.
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Both Bills Sponsored by SF SPCA Signed into Law by Governor Newsom, Signalling Another Successful Legislative Session for State Animal Welfare Efforts
Assembly Bill 516, authored by State Assemblymember Ash Kalra and Senate Bill 602, authored by State Senator Dave Cortese will expand access to care for California pets San Francisco, CA—The
The San Francisco SPCA Celebrates 39 Years of Holiday Magic with Iconic Windows at Macy’s Union Square and Name-Your-Price Adoptions
SAN FRANCISCO (October 7, 2025)—The San Francisco SPCA announced today that it will once again fill the city with holiday cheer as it launches its 2025 holiday season celebrations. The
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