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 […]
SB 669 Will Authorize RVTs to Administer Vital Vaccines to California Pets
UPDATE: We are overjoyed to announce that Senate Bill 669 (SB 669), which expands the ability of Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) to administer vital vaccines, was signed into law by […]
Authorize Telemedicine Practice for Veterinarians—PASSED
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 […]
AB 1237 Will Bring Relief to California’s Most Vulnerable Animals—UPDATE
UPDATE: AB 1237 was held in committee on May 18th and will not move forward this year. This is disappointing news, but please stay tuned as we continue to generate […]
Victory for Animals: San Francisco SPCA Announces the Modernization of California’s Animal Blood Banking
The passage of AB 1282 will end California’s ‘Captive Donor Dog’ Blood Banks October 18, 2021 — After a multi-year effort, the San Francisco SPCA announced that Governor Gavin Newsom […]
Victory: California to Invest $50 Million in Programs to Save Shelter Animals!
The SF SPCA’s Shelter Policy and Legal team (Shelter PALS), alongside other animal welfare organizations, recently advocated for the biggest-ever state investment in California’s animal shelters. This effort has yielded […]
Building a Future of Access to Veterinary Care
We have exciting news that has the potential to positively impact animals and their guardians across California. Part of the San Francisco SPCA’s Vision 2030 is to ensure that all […]
CA Department of Public Health Approves SF SPCA Lifesaving Protocols for Animal Shelters
Dear San Francisco SPCA community, We’ve all been sheltering in place to slow the spread of the COVID-19 for months now, and yet so much has changed. In response to […]