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 to lifesaving programs, every step forward starts with people like you.
In exciting advocacy news, five new animal welfare laws championed by the SF SPCA will go into effect in 2026. Our Shelter PALS initiative was also recently featured in HumanePro for its groundbreaking legal work protecting animals statewide. Learn more about our advocacy efforts in the pages of Our Animals.
This issue features:
Clearing the Path: Transforming Animal Welfare in California
Explore how our 157-year legacy of advocacy continues to shape a more humane future for animals. Read about our history of advocating for animal rights.
A Legacy of Impact: A Conversation with Judy Dauphinais, a Legacy Society Member
Learn how Judy’s love for animals is creating a lasting impact for generations to come. Read our Q&A with Judy.
Freddie and Franny’s Second Chance
See how the Sido Pet Protection Program gave two beloved cats a new beginning after their guardian passed away. Read Freddie and Franny’s story.
Q&A With Shelter PALS Special Counsel
Meet Bruce Wagman, Keith C. Wetmore Shelter PALS Special Counsel, and discover how he’s using the law to defend those who cannot speak for themselves. Read our Q&A with Bruce.
For more than 150 years, the SF SPCA has led the way in building a kinder, more compassionate California for animals and the people who love them. We invite you to see how advocacy continues to drive that mission forward.
Download a copy of the fall 2025 issue of Our Animals magazine.
The SF SPCA’s advocacy work is made possible in part by the generous support of the Barbara Wolfe Advocacy Fund.