BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//San Francisco SPCA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.sfspca.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for San Francisco SPCA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212337 CREATED:20251027T212258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212259Z UID:10000465-1775590200-1775595600@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2-3/2026-04-07/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212337 CREATED:20251027T212258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212259Z UID:10000464-1772566200-1772571600@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2-3/2026-03-03/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212337 CREATED:20251027T212258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212259Z UID:10000463-1770147000-1770152400@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2-3/2026-02-03/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212337 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000461-1767727800-1767733200@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2026-01-06/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212337 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000450-1764703800-1764709200@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2025-12-02/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212337 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000449-1762284600-1762290000@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2025-11-04/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212337 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000448-1759865400-1759870800@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2025-10-07/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250902T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250902T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212337 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000447-1756841400-1756846800@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2025-09-02/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250805T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250805T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212337 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000446-1754422200-1754427600@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2025-08-05/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250701T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250701T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212337 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000435-1751398200-1751403600@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2025-07-01/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212337 CREATED:20250423T114838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T231705Z UID:10000442-1750255200-1750260600@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:You are invited to Caring for Yourself and Your Legacy DESCRIPTION:SF SPCA Legacy Society presents\nCaring for Yourself and Your Legacy\nWhether you already have an estate plan that includes a will or trust or need to create one\, this event is for you! Please join the San Francisco SPCA and our General Counsel\, Debbie Gong\, for an informative session on the essentials of creating and maintaining an estate plan. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nDebunking myths and misunderstandings of estate planning\nKey elements of an estate plan that works for you\nHow to ensure your assets will provide for your loved ones\, pets and the causes you cherish\nThe importance of regularly reviewing your plan\nOpportunities to ask questions and get expert guidance\n\nWednesday\, June 18th at 2:00 p.m.\n250 Florida Street\nGeraldi Building\nPlease RSVP by June 16 \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Will you be joining us?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Will you be bringing a guest?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Guest Name\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Guest Email\n \n We invite you to submit a estate planning question in advance for the Q & A portion of the event.Please let us know how you engage with the SF SPCA.\n \n I have adopted from the SF SPCA\n \n \n I am a volunteer\n \n \n I am a hospital client\n \n \n I am a donor\n \n \n I am a Legacy Society Member\n \n \n Other\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFor more information\, please contact June Hom\,\nDirector of Planned Giving at 415.430.3251 or jhom@sfspca.org. \n  \nDisclosure:\nSF SPCA and its members\, officers\, directors\, owners\, employees\, agents\, representatives\, suppliers and service providers (collectively “SF SPCA”) provides this event (the “Event”) for informational purposes only. The information provided should not be relied upon as legal or tax advice\, for which you should consult with your own advisors. URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/you-are-invited-to-caring-for-yourself-and-your-legacy/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DEV00181_sfspca-estate-planning-seminar-email-header-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212337 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000434-1748979000-1748984400@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2025-06-03/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212337 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000433-1746559800-1746565200@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2025-05-06/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212337 CREATED:20250331T170737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T171043Z UID:10000432-1744140600-1744146000@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm. April takes place on the 2nd Tuesday.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2-2/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250304T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250304T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212337 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000431-1741116600-1741122000@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2025-03-04/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250204T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212337 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000430-1738697400-1738702800@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2025-02-04/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250107T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250107T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212338 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000429-1736278200-1736283600@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2025-01-07/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212338 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000047-1733254200-1733259600@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2024-12-03/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241105T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241105T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212338 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000046-1730835000-1730840400@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2024-11-05/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241002T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241002T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212338 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000045-1727897400-1727902800@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2024-10-02/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240903T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240903T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212338 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000044-1725391800-1725397200@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2024-09-03/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240806T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240806T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212338 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000043-1722972600-1722978000@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2024-08-06/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212338 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000042-1719948600-1719954000@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2024-07-02/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212338 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000420-1718134200-1718139600@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2024-06-11/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240507T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240507T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212338 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000027-1715110200-1715115600@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2024-05-07/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240402T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240402T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212338 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000026-1712086200-1712091600@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2024-04-02/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240305T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240305T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212338 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000015-1709667000-1709672400@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2024-03-05/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240206T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240206T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212338 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000014-1707247800-1707253200@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2024-02-06/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240105T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240105T060000 DTSTAMP:20260428T212338 CREATED:20231209T013135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212147Z UID:10000462-1704434400-1704434400@www.sfspca.org SUMMARY:Pet Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is open to any pet guardians and/or pet family members who would like support coping with the loss of a pet(s). Participants must be 18 years or older. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: First Tuesday of every month from 7:30–9:00pm.\nNo registration required.\nPlease arrive between 7:25–7:30pm as late entry will not be possible.\n\n\nWhere: SF SPCA Adoption Center—Geraldi Building\n250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nDirections: You can enter the Geraldi Building on 16th Street\, near the corner of Florida Street. There will be signs directing you to the door and facilitators will be nearby before the group starts to help you navigate.PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be able to enter the building from the SF SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital on Alabama Street nor through the SF SPCA’s Adoption Center or parking lot.\nAccessibility: Group will be held on the first floor. There is a ramp located in the Adoptions Parking Lot towards Geraldi Building. Masks are recommended but not required.\nTransport: Street parking is free and available in the neighborhood. The closest BART station is 16th St Mission and there are several MUNI stops (Lines 22\, 33\, 55\, 27) nearby.\nContact: petloss@sfspca.org\n\nFor additional information\, please visit our resource page here. \nAbout the Pet Loss Support Group\nPet guardians often feel isolated and misunderstood when coping with the death of a cherished animal companion. Recognizing the need to provide bereaved pet owners with critical support\, the San Francisco SPCA continues to offer ongoing pet loss support groups. \nIn 1982\, the SF SPCA became the first humane society to offer a regular monthly grief counseling service—led by grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack. Although Dr. Carmack has since retired\, the monthly support group continued under the supervision of Dr. Cori Bussolari\, associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of San Francisco. “The universality of the group is key—being able to express your emotions to others who can understand and relate helps provide validation. This group is exceptionally important for those who are grieving the loss of a beloved animal\,” she explains. The support group is currently co-facilitated by Sharleen Phillips\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Shaina Madfes\, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist\, who both trained under Dr. Bussolari and have been involved with the group since Fall 2017. \n  URL:https://www.sfspca.org/event/pet-loss-support-group-2/2024-01-05/ LOCATION:SF SPCA – Geraldi Building\, 250 Florida St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/san-francisco-spca-pet-loss-support-group_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pet Loss Support Group":MAILTO:petloss@sfspca.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR