San Francisco SPCA

Join the SF SPCA at Bark at Spark
2024-02-10 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Spark Social, 601 Mission Bay Blvd. North, San Francisco, CA
Grab your puppy love and join us for the paw-fect Valentine’s Day celebration at Spark Social SF. Cupid’s Bow is loaded with adoptable pups ready to capture your heart, pet-centric vendors to spoil the “ruff” of your life, and Valentine’s Day activities you and your pup are guaranteed to “dig”. Visit the SF SPCA booth from 11am – 1pm.
15+ Pet Vendors • 20 Food Trucks • Local Craft Beer + Wine
Free Admission • All Ages • Leashed Pets Welcome

Pet Loss Support Group
2024-02-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-01-05 06:00 | SF SPCA – Geraldi Building, 250 Florida St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below.

When: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.
No registration required.
Please arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.

Where: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building
250 Florida St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Directions: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.
Accessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.
Transport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22, 33, 55, 27) nearby.
Contact: petloss@sfspca.org

For additional information, please visit our resource page here.
About the Pet Loss Support Group
Pet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups.
In 1982, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Shaina Madfes, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017.

Explore the San Francisco SPCA
2024-01-30 10:00 - 11:30 | San Francisco SPCA Adoption Center, 250 Florida Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Join us for an exclusive tour of our adoption center, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn about our furry friends eagerly awaiting their forever homes.
Our knowledgeable staff will guide you through our seamless adoption process, providing insights into how you can make a difference in the life of a deserving animal. Whether you’re a seasoned pet owner or a first-time adopter, there’s a perfect match waiting for you.
Come, be a part of the San Francisco SPCA family and experience the joy of making a difference, one paw at a time. Visit us today and discover the extraordinary bond that awaits you!
The January 30th tour is at capacity. Please check our event calendar for future tour dates.

Disney Cats & Dogs pop-up exhibition at the SF SPCA now through March 31
2024-01-30 - 2024-03-31 | San Francisco SPCA Adoption Center, 250 Florida Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
In celebration of The Walt Disney Family Museum’s Disney Cats & Dogs exhibition, we will be having a special pop-up exhibit featuring selected works of art at the SF SPCA adoption center. Disney Cats & Dogs explores the evolution and innovation of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ animal-inspired animation and storytelling through the decades, and the massive undertaking involved in bringing their iconic cats and dogs to life on screen. Walt Disney’s love for animals and proclivity for starring cats and dogs in his films has led to their endearing portrayals and prominence in Disney’s animated and live-action films to this day.Receive 2 buy-one-get-one tickets to the museum and special exhibition when you adopt an animal from the SF SPCA now through March 31, while supplies last.
SF SPCA Adoption Center hours:Tue: 1–6pmWed- Sun: 11am–6pm

Join the SF SPCA at the Disney Cats & Dogs Special Exhibition
2024-01-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Walt Disney Family Museum – Diane Disney Miller Exhibition Hall, 122 Riley Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94129, United States
In celebration of The Walt Disney Family Museum’s special Disney Cats & Dogs exhibition, we invite you to share in the love of celebrating our beloved animal companions. Disney Cats & Dogs explores the evolution and innovation of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ animal-inspired animation and storytelling through the decades, and the massive undertaking involved in bringing their iconic cats and dogs to life on screen. Walt Disney’s love for animals and proclivity for starring cats and dogs in his films has led to their endearing portrayals and prominence in Disney’s animated and live-action films to this day.
Our furry friends from the SF SPCA Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) program will join, providing hugs and posing for photos. Practice live animal sketching using the animals as models.
Free for first 100 attendees, Registration Required. Free tickets are sold out. Tickets are available for purchase here.
Guests beyond the first 100 must purchase admission to Disney Cats & Dogs special exhibition to attend the program

SF SPCA and KTVU FOX 2 Toy Drive for Shelter Animals
2023-12-16 11:00 - 17:00 | Winter Walk, Stockton Street at O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Help us bring joy this holiday season to all our shelter animals as they await their forever homes.
Bring any new toy for cats or dogs to the SF SPCA tent located in Winter Walk at the corner of Stockton Street and O’Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA.
