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 […]
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
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 Governor […]
AB 1399 Authorizes Veterinary Telemedicine Practice in California
We are thrilled to share that Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1399 into law, allowing for the use of veterinary telemedicine in a significant milestone for California’s animals. Telemedicine will […]
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 […]
How Telemedicine Expands Access to 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 […]
Legislative Win on Prescription Extension Waivers
Prescription refills associated with a veterinary-client-patient-relationship (“VCPR”) are normally valid for only twelve months after an animal patient is last seen in-person by a veterinarian. As veterinarians offer fewer appointments […]
Shelter PALS Shelter Law Webinar Series – Shelter Intake
September 15, 2020 – Shelter PALS Shelter Law Webinar Series – Shelter Intake Shelter professionals are invited to join us for a webinar in which Shelter PALS attorneys discuss intake […]