Frequently Asked Questions
…just play with the animals? Although our animals are cute, you can only physically interact with them if considering adoption. Our animals get plenty of love from our staff and…
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Adoptions
…to stress them out by introducing them to too many strangers. Are the animals assessed and treated medically and behaviorally? Every animal on our adoption floor is medically and behaviorally…
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…
Veterinary Behavior Service
Veterinary Behavior Service Mission Campus. Behavior Treatment for Your Pet Our growing team of veterinary behaviorists is passionate about the emotional and physical well-being of animals, and we are dedicated…
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…
Advocacy
Advocacy Taking Action. Improving Animal Protection Statewide Shelter PALS (Policy and Legal Services) is the San Francisco SPCA’s primary initiative to positively transform animal protection and animal sheltering statewide. Shelter…
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 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…
Protect Your Pet
…Cats and dogs enrolled in the program receive exceptional care and attention while the SF SPCA works to place them in loving homes. Medical and behavioral intake examination Adoption services…
Hiring a Dog Trainer
…potentially dangerous behavior 2. What happens in your training program when the dog responds in the way you want him to? Fabulous things happen to the dog when they get…
Correcting Unwanted Behavior
…these normal behaviors may need accommodations and management, changes in the environment, or simple behavior modification techniques to resolve most “problem” behaviors. Some cats engage in problematic behaviors out of…
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….