San Francisco SPCA

Caring for Yourself and Your Legacy
2026-08-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
SF SPCA Legacy Society presents
Caring for Yourself and Your Legacy
Have you created an estate plan, been meaning to update one, or wondered where to begin? Join the San Francisco SPCA for an informative virtual discussion designed to help you better understand the essentials of planning for the future.
On Wednesday, August 19, Debbie Yee Gong, Senior Vice President, Chief Fiduciary Counsel at Mechanics Bank Wealth Management, will share practical guidance on creating and maintaining an estate plan that reflects your values and priorities.
During this Session, You’ll Learn:

The key elements of building an estate plan that works for you

How to ensure your assets provide for your loved ones, pets, and the causes you care about most

Why regularly reviewing your plan is important

Answers to questions about estate planning

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
11am–12pm PST
Zoom Registration Link Here
A Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Please submit any questions through the registration form in advance.

For more information, contact June Hom, Director of Planned Giving, at jhom@sfspca.org or (415) 430-3251.

Disclosure:
The SF SPCA and its members, officers, directors, owners, employees, agents, representatives, suppliers, and service providers (collectively “SF SPCA”) and its featured presenter(s) provide this event (the “Event”) for informational purposes only. The information provided should not be relied upon as legal or tax advice, for which you should consult with your own advisors.

Pet Loss Support Group
2026-09-01 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-03 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-12-01 19:30 - 21:00 | 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.

Join the SF SPCA at Dog Days at Oracle Park
2026-09-12 13:05 - 17:00 | Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA, 94107, United States
Join the SF SPCA at Dog Days at Oracle Park!
Calling all dog lovers and pup parents! Bring your furry best friends to Oracle Park for a PAW-SOME day with the SF SPCA. Watch the Giants take on the San Diego Padres and kick things off with tail-wagging fun!
Dress your pup in their best costume for a chance to win the coveted contest crown, and don’t miss the pregame on-field parade—an unforgettable experience for you and your four-legged friend.
Best of all, partial proceeds from each special event ticket support the life-saving work of the SF SPCA.
Tickets sell out fast—fetch yours today!
Game time: 1:05 PM
Ticket sell out fast! To purchase tickets click here.
