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Richard Avanzino, the visionary former president of the San Francisco SPCA whose leadership helped reshape the future of animal welfare, passed away on September 20, 2026. For the millions of companion animals who benefited from his life's work and the co

Good news for animals across California: Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2010, the Spay and Neuter Improvements for Pets Act, also known as the SNIP Act, into law. The SNIP Act was introduced by Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria, co-authored by Senator S

You created your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) to support the causes you care about. At the San Francisco SPCA, every dollar put into action helps provide lifesaving veterinary care, adoptions, and critical support for animals across San Francisco, the Central

As shelters and rescues across the country came together for Clear the Shelters, the San Francisco SPCA Adoption Center was filled with hopeful adopters, wagging tails, curious whiskers, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. Thanks to our incredible communi

Your pet relies on you for everything from food and exercise to comfort and care. In a disaster, they'll rely on you even more. Earthquakes, wildfires, floods, power outages, and other emergencies can happen with little warning, and you may need to leave

Each year, countless pets are lost and never reunited with their families. Outfitting your pet with a collar and ID tag is essential, but the single most important step you can take is to microchip your pet. Microchips dramatically increase the odds of ge

When Porkchop (formerly Curtsy) arrived at the San Francisco SPCA from San Francisco Animal Care and Control, she had a few things to take care of before she was ready to find her forever home. Our Shelter Medicine team determined that this sweet, short-f

Our pets rely on us to keep them safe, especially during an emergency. While no one wants to imagine a house fire happening, having a plan before disaster strikes can make all the difference. We spoke with the San Francisco Fire Department's Public Inform

Every August, the San Francisco SPCA joins hundreds of shelters across the country for Clear the Shelters, a nationwide adoption and donation campaign that has helped nearly 1.2 million animals find loving homes since it began in 2015. Led by NBCUniversal

What does access to veterinary care look like? At the San Francisco SPCA, it means more than providing services. It means meeting pet guardians in their neighborhoods, creating welcoming spaces where questions are encouraged, and helping families access t