Happy Tails: Freddie and Franny
…their journey, from Freddie’s dental surgery to their foster care, was fully covered by the Sido Program. Pets enrolled in this program receive complementary care at the SF SPCA Veterinary…
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Feral cats and their kittens are better off left outdoors
…make sure they get the care they need. The driving force behind what we do is our compassion for animals. As animal protection professionals, we count on the passion of…
How High-Volume Spay/Neuter Is Transforming Coalinga
…volume of care—it’s the collaboration behind it. This initiative brings together the SF SPCA, the City of Coalinga, Gimme Love Animal Shelter, SNIP Bus, Animal Balance, and hundreds of local…
Easy Tricks to Teach Your Dog
…behavior, it reinforces a positive message that performing the behavior will lead to a reward. It’s also one way to increase your human-animal bond and engage your pet with an…
Governor Clarifies Animal Shelter Workers as Essential
Governor Gavin Newsom updated his shelter-in-place order to clarify that workers in animal care facilities—including animal shelters—are “essential.” Until now, the public has been confused about how to engage with…
Read the Summer 2025 Our Animals Magazine
In the summer 2025 issue of Our Animals, we’re celebrating the power of partnerships—because we know that working together creates a brighter future for pets and the people who love…
Animal Shelter Stories: Tuna the Miracle Pup
Tuna is a small terrier mix who arrived at our animal shelter with a big problem. She was active and looked perfectly fine, but she had blood in her urine….
San Francisco SPCA Presents the “Cuddle Me Festival”
…on Saturday, October 13, 10:00am – 3:00pm. All animals will be free to adopt that day! In keeping with the “Cuddle Me” theme, adorable, adoptable animals will be available for…
10 Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Animal
…circumstances change, we’ll always welcome our animals back and ensure they find a new forever home. 5. Join a community of animal lovers Adopting from a shelter connects you to…
CDPH Shares Lifesaving Protocols for Animal Shelters during COVID-19
May 20, 2020 – CDPH Shares Lifesaving Protocols for Animal Shelters during COVID-19 – Shelter PALS is very excited to announce that, in a victory for shelter animals, the California…
Authorize Telemedicine Practice for Veterinarians—PASSED
…care, improve pet retention, and extend the capacity of animal shelters to serve animals and their communities. This bill is sponsored by five state lawmakers and is strongly supported by…
What are Virtual Adoptions?
…kind of animal might be the best fit. 2. Meet available animals Once we receive your form, our Adoptions team will reach out to schedule a virtual meet-and-greet. You’ll get…