Adopt From the Shelter or Buy Your New Dog? Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Fraudulent and Cruel Puppy Sales Practices
The San Francisco SPCA joins California Attorney General Rob Bonta in urging pet lovers to adopt from shelters or, if purchasing, to stay vigilant when selecting a breeder. In a […]
SB 1233 Allows California Veterinary Schools to Develop Specialized Programs to Combat the Pet Overpopulation Crisis
Great news! On Thursday, September 26, 2024, Senate Bill 1233 (SB 1233)—a critical piece of animal welfare legislation supported by the SF SPCA—was officially signed into law by Governor Gavin […]
Second Annual Animal Advocacy Day – COMPLETE!
UPDATE: Thank you once again for your unwavering support and dedication to animals. Together, we are making a difference! See you at Advocacy Day 2025! Second Annual Animal Advocacy Day […]
Guidelines and Templates to Implement SB 669 are Now Available
Did you know that Senate Bill (SB) 669—the legislation that allows Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) to administer vaccines without a veterinarian onsite—is now officially law in California? Taking effect on January […]
2023 SF SPCA State Legislative Season Wrap-Up
With the State Legislative season now wrapped up, the SF SPCA is pleased to report on our successful advocacy campaigns aimed at improving access to care for California’s pets and […]
SB 669 Will Authorize RVTs to Administer Vital Vaccines to California Pets
We are overjoyed to announce that Senate Bill 669 (SB 669), which expands the ability of Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) to administer vital vaccines, was signed into law by Governor […]
AB 1399 Authorizes Veterinary Telemedicine Practice in California
We are thrilled to share that Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1399 into law, allowing for the use of veterinary telemedicine in a significant milestone for California’s animals. Telemedicine will […]
Authorize Telemedicine Practice for Veterinarians—PASSED
AB 1399 will authorize telemedicine practice for veterinarians with a current California license. The use of veterinary telemedicine will significantly reduce animal suffering, alleviate financial and logistical barriers to veterinary […]
AB 1237 Will Bring Relief to California’s Most Vulnerable Animals—UPDATE
UPDATE: AB 1237 was held in committee on May 18th and will not move forward this year. This is disappointing news, but please stay tuned as we continue to generate […]
Help to Improve Care for California Animals! We Need Just Two Calls or Emails from You
The California State Legislature is considering two pieces of legislation that significantly improve access to veterinary care for local shelters, and for individuals across the state. AB 1237, also known as the […]
Victory for Animals: San Francisco SPCA Announces the Modernization of California’s Animal Blood Banking
The passage of AB 1282 will end California’s ‘Captive Donor Dog’ Blood Banks October 18, 2021 — After a multi-year effort, the San Francisco SPCA announced that Governor Gavin Newsom […]
Victory: California to Invest $50 Million in Programs to Save Shelter Animals!
The SF SPCA’s Shelter Policy and Legal team (Shelter PALS), alongside other animal welfare organizations, recently advocated for the biggest-ever state investment in California’s animal shelters. This effort has yielded […]