The San Francisco SPCA

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The San Francisco SPCA Adoption Center is open:
Tuesday–Thursday, 1–7pm
Friday–Saturday, 11am–7pm
Sunday, 11am–6pm
Closed Monday
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The mission of the San Francisco SPCA non-profit is to ensure every companion animal has access to quality medical care, compassionate shelter, and a loving home. Helping animals since 1868, our multifaceted organization provides support to animals and their people, and helps give thousands of animals the lifesaving resources they deserve. We are so grateful you are part of our compassionate community.

What if scientific innovation could help dogs live longer, healthier lives? 🐾At our recent SF SPCA Innovator Speaker Ser...
10/13/2026

What if scientific innovation could help dogs live longer, healthier lives? 🐾

At our recent SF SPCA Innovator Speaker Series, CEO Dr. Jennifer Scarlett joined Celine Halioua, founder and CEO of Loyal, for a conversation exploring the future of canine longevity and veterinary medicine.

Together, they discussed the science of aging, emerging research aimed at extending dogs’ healthy years, and the importance of ensuring medical innovation remains accessible to the communities we serve.

While our approaches may differ, the SF SPCA and Loyal share a common goal: helping animals live healthier lives with the people who love them.

🔗 Read the full conversation on our blog: https://www.sfspca.org/blog/sfspca-innovator-speaker-series-celine-halioua/

They were trying to find Tulip a home. Turns out, she had already found her perfect fit.❤️Sabrina first met Tulip nearly...
10/09/2026

They were trying to find Tulip a home. Turns out, she had already found her perfect fit.❤️

Sabrina first met Tulip nearly three years ago while volunteering at the SF SPCA. Tulip was shy, skittish, and struggling in the shelter, so Sabrina signed up to give her a one-week foster break.

That week ended, but their relationship didn’t. Sabrina continued visiting Tulip weekly as she moved in and out of two homes over the next couple of years.

After Tulip’s most recent return, Sabrina fostered her again, this time long-term. Away from the stress of the shelter, Tulip began to blossom. She became playful, more comfortable meeting new people, and especially bonded with Sabrina’s partner, who is now firmly her favorite.

Then, while creating adoption content to help Tulip find her next home, Sabrina and her partner realized they couldn’t imagine her actually leaving.

After three years of second chances, Tulip was already exactly where she belonged.

Congratulations, Tulip and family! Sometimes fostering helps an animal find their family, and sometimes you realize that family is you. 🐾

Bring your clinical expertise to a hospital where compassion shapes how we practice medicine. At the SF SPCA, we’re put...
10/05/2026

Bring your clinical expertise to a hospital where compassion shapes how we practice medicine.

At the SF SPCA, we’re putting compassion into action by making veterinary care more accessible and strengthening the system of care that supports pets and the people who love them. Our hospital is part of a broader network of veterinary programs, community partnerships, and services designed to give families more ways to access care. From general practice and urgent care to community medicine, spay/neuter services, mobile vaccine clinics, and financial assistance, we’re helping create more options for pets at different points in their care journey.

We’re also working beyond individual appointments to address the underlying challenges that make veterinary care difficult to access in the first place. By building community partnerships and developing new approaches to care, we’re helping tackle the root causes of the veterinary care crisis. As a veterinarian, your work helps each pet get the care they need today while strengthening the network of care that makes more care possible for others.

Join us at SF SPCA! Apply today!
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3784376

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of former San Francisco SPCA President Rich Avanzino, whose visionary leader...
09/29/2026

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of former San Francisco SPCA President Rich Avanzino, whose visionary leadership transformed animal welfare and forever changed the lives of companion animals.

Rich believed that compassion, innovation, and community could create a better future for animals and the people who love them.

When Rich joined the San Francisco SPCA in 1976, he saw the possibility of a more compassionate future. Through bold ideas, unwavering determination, and a belief in the power of community, he helped pioneer innovative approaches to adoptions, preventative veterinary care, volunteer engagement, and spay/neuter programs that reshaped animal welfare across the country.

We are profoundly grateful for Rich’s vision, leadership, and lifelong commitment to animals. His legacy will continue to inspire our work for generations to come.

To read more about Rich’s remarkable legacy, tap the link in bio.

Adoption Success Story: Dory, now RainBow DragonFire 💛When RainBow was adopted from the San Francisco SPCA, she was incr...
09/24/2026

Adoption Success Story: Dory, now RainBow DragonFire 💛

When RainBow was adopted from the San Francisco SPCA, she was incredibly fearful. Her adopter recalls that she was so scared she could barely leave the adoption center, and once home, she was terrified of crossing doorways that led outside.

But with patience, consistency, and love, RainBow slowly began to trust her new world.

She found comfort in cuddling on the couch, built confidence through new experiences, and formed a special bond with her canine sister. Over time, she transformed into a playful, affectionate dog who loves adventures, other dogs, and spending time with her family.

Today, at 2.5 years old, RainBow is thriving. Her adopter describes her as "the joy of my life" and credits her with bringing love and companionship back into their home after the loss of a beloved dog.

Stories like RainBow's remind us that healing takes time, but the bond between people and pets can be truly life-changing.

Thank you to RainBow's family for sharing her journey with us. We couldn't be happier to see her living the life she deserves. 🐾

You can keep pets at home with the families who love them. Every year, financial challenges and a lack of resources forc...
09/23/2026

You can keep pets at home with the families who love them. Every year, financial challenges and a lack of resources force thousands to surrender their pets.

Your gift to the San Francisco SPCA provides hiqh-quality, low-cost veterinary care so no family has to say goodbye.

Give today: https://www.sfspca.org/?form=FUNYZSHQVDJ

Free veterinary care is coming to the SF SPCA! 🐾We’re joining 12 Bay Area organizations for Champions for Pet Health, a ...
09/22/2026

Free veterinary care is coming to the SF SPCA! 🐾

We’re joining 12 Bay Area organizations for Champions for Pet Health, a three-day event helping make veterinary care more accessible for our local community.

What we will offer:
🐾 Free spay/neuter services for owned cats and dogs, including community cats
🐾 Free vaccines for cats and dogs
🐾 Free flea & tick treatment and deworming
🐾 Free leashes and collars

Dates:
- Friday, Sept. 25: Spay/Neuter services for owned cats & dogs
- Saturday, Sept. 26: Spay/neuter services for cats only, including community cats
- Sunday, Sept. 27: Vaccines for cats & dogs

Be sure to share this post and register ahead of time. ➡️ Visit the link in our bio to register.

A big win for California animals! 🐶 🐱Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2010, the Spay and Neuter Improvements for Pets...
09/21/2026

A big win for California animals! 🐶 🐱

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2010, the Spay and Neuter Improvements for Pets Act (the SNIP Act), into law. We’re proud to have helped make it happen.

So, what does that mean?

California is facing a serious pet overpopulation and shelter overcrowding crisis. Many communities, especially rural and under-resourced communities, have limited access to affordable spay/neuter services.

When communities can’t access timely spay/neuter, it can contribute to more stray animals and surrendered pets, crowded shelters, and increased pressure on animal welfare organizations and local animal services.

The SNIP Act removes a regulatory barrier that has made it difficult to bring high-volume spay/neuter clinics to communities that need them most. This new law allows high-volume spay/neuter services to be performed without a separate surgical room, while maintaining rigorous veterinary health and safety requirements.

That means more opportunities to bring mobile and temporary clinics to communities across California, perform more spay/neuter surgeries, prevent unplanned litters, and help reduce the number of animals entering already crowded shelters.

We’re grateful to our co-sponsors and partners, including ASPCA, Animal Balance, and the San Diego Humane Society, and to Assembly member Esmeralda Soria for championing this legislation.

This is what animal advocacy looks like: identifying a problem, working with partners, and changing policy to create better outcomes for animals and the people who care for them. 🐾

Meet Dr. Mareika Ydens, who recently joined the SF SPCA Community Medicine team! 🩺🐾A 2022 graduate of Colorado State Uni...
09/17/2026

Meet Dr. Mareika Ydens, who recently joined the SF SPCA Community Medicine team! 🩺🐾

A 2022 graduate of Colorado State University, Dr. Ydens brings a passion for making veterinary care more accessible to families who may otherwise face barriers to care.

Dr. Ydens is also dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where pet guardians feel informed and supported in making decisions about their pets’ care.

“Connection with other veterinarians and the broader veterinary medicine community is something I’m especially passionate about and hope to continue building through my work at the SF SPCA.”

Outside of work, Dr. Ydens enjoys exploring San Francisco with her pit bull Bones, playing the piano, or rewatching "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" with her ball python Fruit.

Affordable veterinary care is coming to the Tenderloin this Saturday!The SF SPCA Mobile Vaccine Clinic will be at St. An...
09/16/2026

Affordable veterinary care is coming to the Tenderloin this Saturday!

The SF SPCA Mobile Vaccine Clinic will be at St. Anthony’s, 150 Golden Gate Avenue, providing DHPP/Parvo vaccines for dogs in our community. 🐾

From vaccinations to appointment navigation, our Mobile Vaccine Clinic helps San Francisco pet guardians access essential services that keep their dogs happy and healthy.

📍 St. Anthony’s | 150 Golden Gate Avenue
🐕 Dogs only
📅 September 19 | Appointments required

Ready to book? Visit the Mobile Vaccine Clinic page through the link in our bio, select “Book Dog Services,” create or log in to your account, and choose an available date and time.

🐾 Book your appointment today!

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Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm

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