Caring for Animals Since 1868
The SF SPCA is an independent nonprofit supported entirely by our community. Our mission is to ensure every companion animal has access to quality medical care, compassionate shelter, and a loving home.
Adoption Spotlight
Tulip is a great and gorgeous companion! She takes a few days to warm up, but once she does, she blooms. Once she feels comfy, she becomes a total cuddle bug. While somewhat sensitive to loud noises, she’s very food-motivated and is very easily lured away with a tasty treat.
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Why We Clear the Shelters
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
Read the Summer 2026 Issue of Our Animals
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
Care on the Move: SF SPCA Mobile Vaccine Clinics in San Francisco
On a bright Saturday morning in San Francisco’s Hunters Point neighborhood, a line formed outside the basketball court across from the 1030 Oakdale Avenue Community Center as San Francisco SPCA
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