The SF SPCA’s Shelter Policy and Legal team (Shelter PALS), alongside other animal welfare organizations, recently advocated for the biggest-ever state investment in California’s animal shelters. This effort has yielded…
…is the Senior Vice President of Rescue and Welfare and she has overseen all aspects of our shelter-related programs for over ten years. This includes intake, housing, shelter medicine, behavior,…
…to support its programs that keep families and their pets together. The grant will fund a variety of SF SPCA programs that address animal welfare as a social justice issue….
…of them has a special place in my heart. Can you tell us about your experience in animal law? I’ve been practicing animal law since 1992—before it was even really…
…interests of animals through strategic litigation. It remains the only pro bono legal program in the country dedicated exclusively to the legal needs of animal shelters and adoption organizations. “Animal…
…of action in Sacramento featuring the California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals), San Diego Humane Society, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Michelson Animal Foundation, the ASPCA, Humane World for Animals, and Valley…
…a goal of finding homes for 1,500 animals by the end of the program’s first year, which will be in March 2019. In addition to transferring animals to the Bay…
…change for animals across California. From historic legislative wins to lifesaving programs, every step forward starts with people like you. In exciting advocacy news, five new animal welfare laws championed…
…inception in 1998, the SF SPCA’s Community Cats Program has served more than 17,800 feral and free-roaming cats. The program has made a dramatic impact on cat intake in the…
…sheltering and the community service space. Veterinary shortages hurt animals, shelters, and people According to a survey of California animal shelters, which we led recently with several partners, nearly 350,000…
…covering the latest programs and best practices in companion animal care. About the San Francisco SPCA The San Francisco SPCA is an independent, community-supported, nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to…
…award-winning animal films that are joyful, funny, and thought-provoking. “These films explore different aspects of animal welfare, including animal rights, the human‐animal bond and programs dedicated to improving the lives…
