BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//San Francisco SPCA - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:San Francisco SPCA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.sfspca.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for San Francisco SPCA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122459 CREATED:20260212T213023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T213023Z UID:10000481-1771671600-1771693200@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Join the SF SPCA at Bark at Spark Puppy Love! DESCRIPTION:šŸ’— Grab your puppy love and celebrate the paw-fect Valentineā€™s atĀ SPARK. šŸ¹ Cupidā€™s Bow is ready with pet-centric vendors to pamper your furry friend\, Valentineā€™s activities everyone (pup included) will ā€œdig\,ā€ and plenty of photo-worthy moments. Donā€™t miss San Franciscoā€™sĀ Love at FirstĀ Bark\, our Valentine-themed costume contest where pups are encouraged to dress as Cupid\, a heart\, or anything that represents loveā€” because the cuter the costume\, the sweeter the competition.šŸ† \nšŸ’•BarkĀ atĀ SPARK: Puppy Love!\nSunday\, February 21th\, 2026 | 11AMā€“5PM\nSPARK Social SF | 601 Mission Bay Blvd. N.\, San Francisco\, CA 94158\n(All pets must be on leash) \nšŸ›ļø 15+ Local pet-centric vendors \nšŸ’‹ Loveable Photo ops \nšŸPup Cup Race\nšŸ¶Small dogs (20 lbs or less): Race begins at 1PM\nšŸ©Big dogs (21 lbs or more): Race begins at 2PM \nšŸ’˜San Franciscoā€™s Love at FirstĀ BarkĀ (Valentine-themed costume contest) \nšŸ‘¼šŸ¼Dress your pup as Cupid\, a sweet heart\, or anything that screams loveā€” from love letters and roses to matchmaking valentines and swoon-worthy looks.Ā Love at FirstĀ BarkĀ contestants must arrive by 2PM to check in. The competition kicks off at 2:30PM. URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/join-the-sf-spca-at-bark-at-spark-puppy-love-2/ LOCATION:Spark Social\, 601 Mission Bay Blvd. North\, San Francisco\, CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026.02-Bark-at-SPARK-Puppy-Love-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122459 CREATED:20251212T213553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T011631Z UID:10000477-1772528400-1772553600@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:4th Annual Animal Advocacy Day DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the 4th Annual Animal Advocacy Day\nAnimal Advocacy Day brings together passionate advocates\, state lawmakers\, and animal welfare leaders from across California for a powerful day of action at the State Capitol. Together\, we raise awareness about legislative efforts to address our stateā€™s most urgent challenges to pet owners and shelters\, including access-to-care barriers and the ongoing veterinary shortage. \nThanks to your support during the 2025 legislative season\, the following bills go into effect on January 1\, 2026: \n\nAB 516: Clarifies which tasks RVTs and veterinary assistants may perform\, reducing regulatory confusion and better utilizing their skills so teams can serve more animals.\nSB 602: Allows RVTs to provide wellness appointments (vaccines\, parasite prevention) without a veterinarian being onsite\, expanding access to preventive careā€”especially for pet owners in underserved communities.\n\nThese wins for animals were made possible because of advocates like you. \nFor more information and to RSVP\, click here.\nTuesday\, March 3\, 2026\nTime:Ā 9amā€“4pm\nWhere:Ā Sacramento\, CA \nQuestions? ContactĀ specialevents@sfspca.orgĀ  \nSpecial thanks to the Barbara Wolfe Advocacy Fund for making this work possible. URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/4th-annual-animal-advocacy-day/ LOCATION:Sacramento\, Sacramento\, CA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ADV00015_Advocacy-Day-2025_2to1_R3-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122459 CREATED:20251027T212258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212259Z UID:10000464-1772566200-1772571600@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30ā€“9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25ā€“7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Centerā€”Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: 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 SPCAā€™s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCAā€™s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: 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.\nTransport: 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.\nContact:Ā petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet 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. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling serviceā€”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. ā€œThe universality of the group is keyā€”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\,ā€ 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. \nĀ  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2-3/2026-03-03/ LOCATION:SF SPCA ā€“ Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122500 CREATED:20260115T000816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T022545Z UID:10000478-1773487800-1773495000@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:SF SPCA Neighborhood Clean-Up DESCRIPTION:SF SPCA Neighborhood Clean-Up \nJoin SF SPCA\, Refuse Refuse\, and SF Public Works for a friendly neighborhood clean-up! \nHelp us beautify the neighborhood around the SF SPCA. Cleaner streets mean happier walks for everyone\, especially our furry friends! \nWe provide trash pickers\, gloves\, and bags. Just show up\, and weā€™ll equip you with everything you need. \nNo prior volunteer experience necessary. Sign up today and letā€™s beautify San Francisco together! \nWhen: Saturday\, March 14 from 9:30 am ā€“ 11:30 am \nWhere:Ā Meet in front of the adoption center at 250 Florida (arrive a few minutes early) \nClick Here to Sign Up URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/sf-spca-neighborhood-clean-up-4/ LOCATION:San Francisco SPCA Adoption Center\, 250 Florida Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/230811_SFSPCA_am-91-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122500 CREATED:20251027T212258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212259Z UID:10000465-1775590200-1775595600@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30ā€“9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25ā€“7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Centerā€”Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: 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 SPCAā€™s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCAā€™s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: 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.\nTransport: 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.\nContact:Ā petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet 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. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling serviceā€”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. ā€œThe universality of the group is keyā€”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\,ā€ 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. \nĀ  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2-3/2026-04-07/ LOCATION:SF SPCA ā€“ Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122500 CREATED:20260205T004328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T211655Z UID:10000480-1776513600-1776531600@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:San Francisco SPCA Birthday Block Party DESCRIPTION:San Francisco SPCA Birthday Block Party\nCelebrating 158 Years of Caring for Animals \nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026 \nNoon to 5pm \nThe SF SPCA on Alabama Street\, between 15th and 16th Streets \nBring your dog. Bring your friends. Bring your favorite humans. Everyone is welcome at our Birthday Block Party! \nPaw-ty like itā€™s 1868 and join us for an afternoon packed with tail wags and community right outside our campus on Alabama Street. \nClick Here for More Information\nĀ  \nĀ  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/san-francisco-spca-birthday-block-party/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sfspca-birthday-block-party-header-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122501 CREATED:20251027T212258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212259Z UID:10000466-1778009400-1778014800@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30ā€“9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25ā€“7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Centerā€”Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: 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 SPCAā€™s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCAā€™s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: 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.\nTransport: 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.\nContact:Ā petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet 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. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling serviceā€”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. ā€œThe universality of the group is keyā€”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\,ā€ 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. \nĀ  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2-3/2026-05-05/ LOCATION:SF SPCA ā€“ Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122501 CREATED:20260318T201838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T004336Z UID:10000482-1780140600-1780147800@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:SF SPCA Neighborhood Clean-Up DESCRIPTION:SF SPCA Neighborhood Clean-Up \nJoin SF SPCA\, Refuse Refuse\, and SF Public Works for a friendly neighborhood clean-up! \nHelp us beautify the neighborhood around the SF SPCA. Cleaner streets mean happier walks for everyone\, especially our furry friends! \nWe provide trash pickers\, gloves\, and bags. Just show up\, and weā€™ll equip you with everything you need. \nNo prior volunteer experience necessary. Sign up today and letā€™s beautify San Francisco together! \nWhen: Saturday\, May 30\, from 11:30am ā€“ 1:30pm \nWhere:Ā Meet in front of the adoption center at 250 Florida (arrive a few minutes early) \nClick Here to Sign Up URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/sf-spca-neighborhood-clean-up-5/ LOCATION:San Francisco SPCA Adoption Center\, 250 Florida Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/230811_SFSPCA_am-91-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122501 CREATED:20251027T212258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212259Z UID:10000467-1780428600-1780434000@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30ā€“9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25ā€“7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Centerā€”Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: 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 SPCAā€™s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCAā€™s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: 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.\nTransport: 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.\nContact:Ā petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet 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. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling serviceā€”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. ā€œThe universality of the group is keyā€”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\,ā€ 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. \nĀ  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2-3/2026-06-02/ LOCATION:SF SPCA ā€“ Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122502 CREATED:20251027T212258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212259Z UID:10000468-1783452600-1783458000@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30ā€“9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25ā€“7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Centerā€”Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: 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 SPCAā€™s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCAā€™s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: 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.\nTransport: 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.\nContact:Ā petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet 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. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling serviceā€”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. ā€œThe universality of the group is keyā€”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\,ā€ 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. \nĀ  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2-3/2026-07-07/ LOCATION:SF SPCA ā€“ Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260804T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260804T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122502 CREATED:20251027T212258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212259Z UID:10000469-1785871800-1785877200@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30ā€“9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25ā€“7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Centerā€”Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: 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 SPCAā€™s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCAā€™s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: 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.\nTransport: 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.\nContact:Ā petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet 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. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling serviceā€”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. ā€œThe universality of the group is keyā€”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\,ā€ 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. \nĀ  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2-3/2026-08-04/ LOCATION:SF SPCA ā€“ Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122502 CREATED:20251027T212258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212259Z UID:10000470-1788291000-1788296400@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30ā€“9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25ā€“7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Centerā€”Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: 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 SPCAā€™s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCAā€™s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: 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.\nTransport: 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.\nContact:Ā petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet 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. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling serviceā€”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. ā€œThe universality of the group is keyā€”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\,ā€ 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. \nĀ  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2-3/2026-09-01/ LOCATION:SF SPCA ā€“ Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122503 CREATED:20251027T212258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212259Z UID:10000471-1791315000-1791320400@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30ā€“9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25ā€“7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Centerā€”Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: 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 SPCAā€™s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCAā€™s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: 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.\nTransport: 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.\nContact:Ā petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet 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. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling serviceā€”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. ā€œThe universality of the group is keyā€”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\,ā€ 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. \nĀ  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2-3/2026-10-06/ LOCATION:SF SPCA ā€“ Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122503 CREATED:20251027T212258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212259Z UID:10000472-1793734200-1793739600@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30ā€“9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25ā€“7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Centerā€”Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: 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 SPCAā€™s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCAā€™s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: 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.\nTransport: 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.\nContact:Ā petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet 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. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling serviceā€”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. ā€œThe universality of the group is keyā€”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\,ā€ 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. \nĀ  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2-3/2026-11-03/ LOCATION:SF SPCA ā€“ Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T122503 CREATED:20251027T212258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212259Z UID:10000473-1796153400-1796158800@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30ā€“9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25ā€“7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Centerā€”Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: 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 SPCAā€™s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCAā€™s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: 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.\nTransport: 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.\nContact:Ā petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet 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. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling serviceā€”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. ā€œThe universality of the group is keyā€”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\,ā€ 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. \nĀ  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2-3/2026-12-01/ LOCATION:SF SPCA ā€“ Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR