Featured Animals - Holding Out for a Hero

On this page, we feature special cats and dogs currently waiting at our shelter for the right adopters. Every so often at our adoption center, we take in an adoptable animal with special needs. Maybe there's a pet too energetic for the average household, a dog who requires a special diet, or an FIV+ cat who needs to be placed in a home with either no other cats or another FIV+cat.

These pets might ask of their companions more care, time or energy and in return, they will offer more love, gratitude and satisfaction to their dedicated guardians. Take a look at our current featured animals and better yet, stop by our adoption center and offer them a visit.

Buddy

Bucky

ID: 17390800

Gender: Male
Breed: Retriever/Labrador Mix
Color:  Chocolate
Age: 6 years

Description: Buddy dreams of a home with guardians who take him for walks in the glowing morning sun. Then it’s off to the park, where he can take in the smell of freshly-cut grass. Buddy would love to play fetch, especially if there’s more than one tennis ball. He is a sweet and friendly lab that loves everyone he meets, including children. He would do best as the only dog in the home; Buddy wants all the family love to himself!

 

 

 

 

 

Gobi

Gobi
ID: 18829008
Gender: Female
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Color: Brown Tabby
Age: 7 years 1 month

Description: Gobi is looking for the purr-fect home to call her own! This little lady hides a heart of gold underneath a big strong exterior! A true snuggle-bug, Gobi cherishes the saftey of a warm lap. A bit more reserved than others, she wants to meet you a few times before climbing up and getting cozy. Gobi is smarter than most cats, communicating with you through her tail. She loves a window with a view so she can analyze and meditate in peace. Give her your love, and Gobi is sure to be a loyal family member!

 

 

 

 

Raven

Raven
ID: 19077734
Gender: Female
Breed: Chihuahua Mix
Color: White and Brown
Age: 8 months

Description: Some dogs welcome new experiences and new people. They look forward to any opportunity to socialize. They're often the first to introduce themselves and they jump into a stranger’s lap easily. Being friendly and outgoing is natural, energizing, and fun. It doesn't take much effort at all. Other dogs are more like our sweet little Raven. She prefers to warm up slowly to new people or situations. Some people may mistakenly think that Raven is standoffish. But it just takes time to get to know her. Raven's closest friends know she is a spunky, cuddly dog who likes tiny pieces of chicken. Many dogs with a shy personality are especially caring toward the people they know, and interested in how they feel. People often consider them the finest canine companions. If you are patient, caring person with a quiet home, Raven may be the match for you.

 

 

Nora and Roma

Nora
ID: 18890467
Gender: Female
Breed: Tortie Lynx Point Siamese Mix
Color: Chocolate & Cream
Age: 8 years
 
Roma
ID: 18890499
Gender: Female
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Color: Brown & Orange Torbie
Age: 8 years

Description: Roma and Nora, sugar and spice! Roma is a laid back young lady, who's quite the lovebug. She appreciates attention, but leaves the drama for her sister. Nora's the kind of girl who removes her collar and shoves it under the door. As you leave the house, you'll find Nora at your heels ready for adventure. Nora's sweet and playful, and enjoys receiving pets. Come meet this lovely pair today. They must go home together, since they've grown up together!

 

 

 

 

Shorty

Shorty
ID: 05745285
Gender: Male
Breed: Chihuahua Corgi Mix
Color: Tan and White
Age: 8 years

Description: Shorty seems to have drawn the short straw for the moment, but spend some time with him and you'll soon discover just how long he is on love. This poor guy was recently returned to us after 7 years in a loving home because of a family member's allergies. He is just a bit confused right now, as you might imagine, but he is still sweet as pie. With a little TLC, we imagine he'll be wagging his little nub in no time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tikka

Tikka
ID: 05746309
Gender: Female
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Color: Black & Orange Tortoiseshell
Age: 8 years

Description: Pretty tortie Tikka lost the only home she knew since kittenhood and is very sad and confused to be in the shelter environment. She has begun to gradually adjust, and enjoys soft talk and gentle pets under her chin and on her cheeks. She will need a patient adopter who will give her time to acclimate to a new home, where we feel confident she will once again blossom into a sweet and more confident kitty. She can be nervous about hands approaching too quickly and would do best in a patient, adults-only home with patient and experienced adopters. Please consider giving this darling girl a second chance in life.

 

 

 

Nashville

Nashville
ID: 18700055
Gender: Male
Breed: Border Collie Mix
Color: Black and White
Age: 10 months

Description: Though a long way from the music city, our boy Nashville could sing a country song or two. After all, it ain't easy being a homeless pup, don't you know. But he chooses to look on the bright side and keep his tune positive. He loves to run and play, and with smarts like his, training is not only fun, but necessary to keep that brain occupied. He's such a leggy fellow who weighs in at just over 60 pounds, we'd like him to go to a home with no toddlers. Older, respectful children should be just fine. If you've got a hankerin' for a down-home doggie to fill a hole in yer heart, shuffle on over and meet Nashville.

 

 

 

 

Rosie

Rosie
ID: 19436722
Gender: Female
Breed: Shepherd Terrier Mix
Color: Black and Yellow
Age: 5 years

Description: Meet Rosie! Every day she devotes herself to making us all smile, and she’s very good at it! She is as sweet as pie, and very gentle. Rosie is a glass half-full kind of girl and doesn’t sweat the small stuff. This special girl is looking forward to her adoption, and can’t wait to get endless attention, and daily exercise. She currently weights about 60 pounds. Ask to meeet Rosie today!

 

 

 

Camellia

Camellia
ID: 19157575
Gender: Female
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Color: Brown & Cream Torbie
Age: 11 months

Description: Camellia is a quiet cat who’s just waiting to be loved. She can be a little shy before she gets to know you, but being hard to get is all part of her game, as once you win her heart, it’s yours forever. Camellia has lived with other cats here at the SF SPCA so it is likely she will get along with another cat in her new home if her new guardians can provide a slow introduction. Looking to adopt a pair? Camellia and her roommate do not have to go home together but they make a great pair and we hope you will consider adopting them as a duo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frazier

Frazier
ID: 09057370
Gender: Male
Breed: Labrador Retriever/Doberman Pinscher Mix
Color: Chocolate and Tan
Age: 4 years
 
Description: Frazier is loyal, handsome, housebroken, and well mannered. He was in a happy home and due to family changes found himself at the shelter. Without the love a special someone, he felt very stressed (wouldn't you?!) and went to a foster home where he showed off his previous training and adjusted readily to a quieter environment. In no time, he was snuggling up with his foster mom and playing perfect fetch in the back yard. If you have been looking for the perfect canine companion and who has the manners to adjust to your lifestyle easily, Frazier just may be the one you have been looking for. He would prefer to be the only dog in an adult home with a yard where he can enjoy a game of fetch with his special someone. Frazier currently weighs about 70 pounds.

 

 

Huddle

Huddle
ID: 19077730
Gender: Male
Breed: Chihuahua Mix
Color: Beige
Age: 8 months
Description: Huddle likes to cuddle! He will curl right up in your lap. When he’s really comfortable, he will snore softly. He is a curious guy who likes to investigate things and survey the scene. Huddle can be shy when it comes to unfamiliar people and new situations. There’s nothing wrong with that. Anyone who’s been a “wallflower” in their lifetime is sure to understand his personality; lonely, misunderstood and just looking for one kind person to be his friend. With patience and gentle handling Huddle will learn to trust you and he will be your BFF. With patience and compassion, this guy will blossom into the playful, boisterous pup he wants to be! He LOVES to play with other dogs and would like to go home with another doggy friend that can show him that the world is not as scary as it seems.

 

Please call 415-522-3500 for more information about any of these wonderful companions. Can't adopt but want to help the animals? Sponsor their care here as they wait to find a loving home.

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