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 […]
Help to Improve Care for California Animals! We Need Just Two Calls or Emails from You
The California State Legislature is considering two pieces of legislation that significantly improve access to veterinary care for local shelters, and for individuals across the state. AB 1237, also known as the […]
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 […]
Shelter PALS Expands Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals
August 18, 2020 – Shelter PALS Expands Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals In exciting news, Shelter PALS has unlocked ways for shelters in California to legally offer telemedicine to needy […]
CA Telemedicine Victory as DCA Waives Restrictions
California veterinarians now have another tool available to them to help keep pets and people healthy. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) temporarily […]
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 […]
CDPH Shares Lifesaving Protocols for Animal Shelters during COVID-19
May 20, 2020 – CDPH Shares Lifesaving Protocols for Animal Shelters during COVID-19 – Shelter PALS is very excited to announce that, in a victory for shelter animals, the California […]