UPDATE: State Senate Bill 669, which will authorize Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) to administer vital vaccines and medications in California, has been approved by the State Legislature! SB 669
UPDATE: Great News!!! AB 1399, which authorizes veterinary telemedicine practice in California, passed the State Legislature on September 12th! The next step for this critical bill is for it to
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
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
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
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
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
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
June 4, 2020 – 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
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
March 22, 2020 – 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 –
October 9, 2019 – 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
