Frequently Asked Questions
…reviewing our behavior resources for advice. Behavior FAQs What is a veterinary behaviorist? A board-certified veterinary behaviorist is a veterinarian with advanced training in animal behavior who has been certified…
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Veterinary Behavior Service
…Better Behavior. Happier Pets. Receive expert advice, success stories, and behavior tips from our team of specialists. SIGN UP Behavior FAQs What is a veterinary behaviorist? A board-certified veterinary behaviorist…
Protect Your Pet
Sido Pet Protection Program Care for Pets Who Outlive Their Guardians The Sido Pet Protection Program offers you peace of mind knowing your pets will be cared for should they…
Adoptions
…animals previously adopted from us with no judgment and no time limit. If behavior is an issue, we recommend meeting with our veterinary behaviorists or reviewing our behavior resources for…
Hospital
…provide a wide range of services, including: Routine check-ups Vaccinations Diagnostic testing Dental work Illness/injury care Urgent care All profits directly support animals in need and the innovative programs we…
Advocacy
…globally through his publications and casework, focusing on “shelter law” and companion animal issues, animals in entertainment and biomedical research, animal cruelty, and farm animal and wildlife protection. He founded…
About
…mobile adoption outreach programs and a foster fare program. 1981 Animal Assisted Therapy The first humane-society based Animal Assisted Therapy program is created. 1982 Sido Program Begins Donor leaves funds…
Repetitive Behavior
What It Is Repetitive behavior— or the clinical name “stereotypic behavior”—is a normal behavior performed in a repetitive and compulsive manner. We don’t know if dogs obsess the way humans…
Impact Report 2025
…Fetch’s story→ 1,179 animals altered by the Shelter Medicine team while in the care of San Francisco Animal Care and Control 3,656 total animals spayed/neutered by the Shelter Medicine team…
Impact Report 2024
…expand access to care programs across California Guiding our animals’ journeys home animals adopted 2,571 cats 1,807 dogs 840 shelter animals treated for acute medical and behavioral needs 2,859 animals…
Access to Care Survey
…programs for owned animals, which can often lead to more animals surrendered to shelters. Animals Need Your Help Contact your local animal shelter to learn about adopting, supporting, and volunteering….
Sido Program: Plan for Your Pet’s Future
…Enrolling in the SF SPCA’s Sido Program means peace of mind about the fate of your pet. Since 1979, dogs and cats enrolled in Sido Program have moved seamlessly into…