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 […]

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 […]

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 […]