Happy Tails: Didi
…shelter medicine programs, we work to ensure every pet gets the care they need, when they need it. This story is a heartwarming reminder of what’s possible when animals receive…
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Happy Tails: Milo’s Lifesaving Surgery
…realistic. When cost becomes a barrier to lifesaving care, our donor-supported financial assistance program helps make treatment possible. Thanks to this service model and the generosity of supporters who make…
Happy Tails: 76 Cats and One Purple Pomeranian
…keep pets healthy, reduce barriers to care, and strengthen the human-animal bond across San Francisco. This story originally appeared in the summer 2026 issue of Our Animals magazine. Download a…
Is Your Pet Sick?
…are more than eight years old. Senior animals are at a higher risk for health concerns, so pay particular attention to their habits and any changes in behavior. Below you’ll…
San Francisco SPCA Bans Prong Collars from Its Campuses
…about the serious harm prong collars can cause, including physical, behavioral, and emotional problems. Physical injuries can range from skin irritation to spinal cord problems. Behaviorally, prong collars can cause…
San Francisco SPCA Celebrates Its 149th Birthday
…– rabbits and adult cats will be free to adopt all day on April 21! “For 149 years the SF SPCA has been committed to helping animals, people, and the…
SF SPCA Helps Dismantle the Last Known Gas Chamber in CA Shelter
…carbon dioxide to kill dogs and cats in California. The SF SPCA applauds the Coalinga Animal Shelter for eagerly embracing this change and making significant progress toward bettering animal welfare…
SF SPCA Celebrates Lifesaving Partnership in Stockton
…Animal Services have improved dramatically after a five-year partnership with the SF SPCA. In November 2012, the two shelters entered into a Memorandum of Understanding and the SF SPCA began…
CA Telemedicine Victory as DCA Waives Restrictions
…Medical Conditions: As long as the other VCPR requirements have been met, including an initial in-person examination of the animal patient, a veterinarian is now temporarily authorized to use telemedicine…
SF SPCA Alumni Profile: Selena
…Shelter Medicine volunteer team before Covid-19 forced us to pause most volunteer activities. Ali had experience helping animals who were ill and needed medication, so she seemed like the ideal…
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…
Did You Check the Chip?
…pet is lost, a shelter will have no way to contact you. Microchips are the best way to ensure your animal always finds their way home. Microchipped dogs are 2.5…