Celebrating Our History
…Appalled, Hutchinson stepped in to stop the cruelty and rescue the hog. The incident crystallized Hutchinson’s concern over widespread animal abuse, and he soon rallied 15 like-minded citizens to found…
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Update on Miracle Puppies Found in Dumpster
…153 years, but our mission to save and protect animals has stayed true. Please donate today so that we can be here for another 153 years for the animals who…
How Telemedicine Expands Access to Care
We have exciting news that has the potential to positively impact animals and their guardians across California. Part of the San Francisco SPCA’s Vision 2030 is to ensure that all…
AB 1399 Authorizes Veterinary Telemedicine Practice in California
…reduce animal suffering, alleviate some barriers to obtaining veterinary care, improve pet retention, and extend the capacity of animal shelters to serve animals and their communities. AB 1399 was a…
Pet Food Bank: Feeding Families Means Feeding Pets Too
…in need. We need your support to make lifesaving programs like the pet food bank a reality. If you would like to help, please donate at sfspca.org/give. It is because…
Celebrating National Veterinary Technician Week!
…care like human nursing, attend formal schooling, and sit for the state boards. Veterinary Assistants are trained on the job and/or may attend a veterinary assisting program to provide many…
Pet Food Bank: 4,000+ Bags of Food Donated
…huge success – thank you to everyone who helped make it happen! Please donate today so that we can continue to provide lifesaving programs and services to those who need…
Happy 2nd Birthday to our Walk-In Wellness Clinic!
…care more accessible for all of San Francisco’s cats and dogs. Our community programs like the Walk-In Wellness Clinic rely on your support. Please make a donation today so we…
San Francisco Chronicle: “‘This is the best part of my day’: Dogs in Bay Area schools bring joy to kids”
The San Francisco SPCA launched the animal assisted therapy program in 1981, sending pets into hospitals, assisted living centers and other locations. Today, there are about 170 handler/pet teams that…
Tenderloin Mobile Vaccine Clinic: Protecting Pets, Strengthening Communities
On Monday, February 3, 2025, the San Francisco SPCA collaborated with San Francisco Animal Care and Control (ACC), St. Anthony Foundation, and Full Belly Bus to host a free mobile…
The San Francisco SPCA Sponsors AB 516 and SB 602
…2023 UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program survey found that 25% of California’s animal shelters lack adequate veterinary staffing, and 64% struggle to meet basic medical needs. By passing AB…
Poison Prevention for Dogs and Cats
…in your phone so they are easy to access during an emergency: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: (888) 426-4435 Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661 Everyday items that can poison pets…