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 […]
Governor Clarifies Animal Shelter Workers as Essential
Governor Gavin Newsom updated his shelter-in-place order to clarify that workers in animal care facilities—including animal shelters—are “essential.” Until now, the public has been confused about how to engage with vital […]
Keeping Families Together During Emergencies
The San Francisco SPCA is thrilled to report that it will now be easier for Californians to evacuate from disasters with their pets. Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 397, which […]
California’s Budget Includes $5 Million for Compassionate Veterinary Care
July 3, 2019 – California’s Budget Includes $5 Million for Compassionate Veterinary Care – The San Francisco SPCA applauds the compassionate inclusion of funding to aid people experiencing homelessness and their […]
SF SPCA Leads the Way to Protect Pets in Divorce Law
Thanks to the San Francisco SPCA’s advocacy efforts, California’s pets with divorcing owners scored a huge legal win. In partnership with Assemblymember Bill Quirk, we worked to pass Assembly Bill […]
SF SPCA Celebrates Lifesaving Partnership in Stockton
April 12, 2018 – SF SPCA Celebrates Lifesaving Partnership in Stockton – The San Francisco SPCA has a long and respected history of helping shelters transform to centers of hope […]