California Strengthens Animal Welfare Leadership with 5 New Laws
Big news from Sacramento! Beginning January 1, 2026, five pieces of legislation that were sponsored or supported by the San Francisco SPCA will go into effect. These laws will expand […]
Shelter PALS Featured in HumanePro
What happens when animal shelters face confusing laws and regulations, outdated ordinances, or legal barriers that stand in the way of saving lives? In California, they can turn to our […]
Animal Advocacy Day 2025 Recap
On April 29, the San Francisco SPCA joined forces with animal advocates, state lawmakers, and welfare leaders from across California for our third annual Animal Advocacy Day. It was a […]
The SF SPCA’s 2025 Legislative Agenda
The San Francisco SPCA is proud to sponsor and support key legislation that addresses some of the most pressing animal welfare issues in California: expanding the ability of pet owners […]
The San Francisco SPCA Sponsors AB 516 and SB 602
The San Francisco SPCA designed and is sponsoring two critical pieces of legislation to address California’s veterinary care shortage: Assembly Bill 516 (AB 516) and Senate Bill 602 (SB 602). […]
Keeping the Vets We Have
The veterinary profession is facing an unprecedented crisis that threatens animal welfare nationwide. While the lack of access to veterinary care (AVC) has been identified as the greatest modern threat […]
San Francisco SPCA Acts to Increase Veterinary Care For California Pets
AB 516, authored by State Assemblymember Ash Kalra and SB 602, authored by State Senator Dave Cortese, will provide more opportunities for families to receive critical care for their pets […]
Save the Date for Animal Advocacy Day 2025
Animal Advocacy Day is an inspiring event that unites animal advocates, state lawmakers, and animal welfare leaders from across California for a day of action at the State Capitol. Animal […]
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 […]
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 without a veterinarian onsite—is now officially law in California? Taking effect on January […]