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Your Trusted Partner for Animal Care and Adoption
Founded in 1868, we are a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing animal welfare through compassionate care, innovative programs, and community engagement. Our mission centers on ensuring every companion animal receives quality medical care, humane shelter, and a loving home. With over 150 years of experience, we operate a world-class veterinary hospital, a cageless adoption center, and community medicine initiatives that serve San Francisco, the Central Valley, and beyond. Our Vision 2030 strategic plan aims to positively impact eight million animals by expanding access to care and fostering partnerships that address systemic challenges in animal welfare. We pioneered the first horse ambulance in the West, established the nations first animal-assisted therapy program, and launched groundbreaking initiatives like the Sido Program to protect pets outliving their guardians.Our team combines deep expertise in veterinary medicine, behavioral science, and shelter operations to deliver solutions that reflect decades of leadership in animal welfare. We maintain authoritativeness through our historical legacy, transparent operations, and commitment to ethical standards, ensuring trustworthiness in every service we provide. From emergency disaster response to low-cost clinics, our work addresses both immediate needs and long-term systemic change. We prioritize community education, volunteer engagement, and advocacy to create a more compassionate future for animals and humans alike.
Services
Veterinary Care
Spay/Neuter Clinic
Pet Adoption
Community Clinics
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Foster Programs
Travel Certificates
Behavior Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Online Pharmacy
Highlights and features
- We have over 150 years of experience pioneering animal welfare innovations.
- Our veterinary hospital provides state-of-the-art medical care for pets.
- We operate the nations first cageless adoption center for cats and dogs.
- Our community programs ensure accessible care for underserved populations.
- We offer 24/7 telehealth support for urgent pet care needs.
Services
Veterinary Care
Our full-service veterinary hospital delivers routine checkups, vaccinations, dental care, and treatment for illnesses or injuries. With state-of-the-art facilities and licensed professionals, we prioritize preventive care and emergency interventions. Clients benefit from telehealth consultations, online medical records, and a 24/7 pharmacy to ensure continuous care for pets.
Pet Adoption
We connect adoptable cats and dogs with loving homes through our cageless adoption center. Animals receive medical and behavioral assessments, spay/neuter surgery, and microchipping before adoption. Counselors guide adopters through the process, and fees are waived for eligible animals to expedite placements.
Spay/Neuter Clinic
Our high-volume clinic offers affordable spay and neuter procedures to control pet populations and improve animal health. Services include pre-surgical evaluations, anesthesia, and post-operative care. Discounts and educational resources promote responsible pet ownership across communities.
Community Clinics
These clinics provide accessible preventative care, vaccinations, and basic treatments for underserved populations. By reducing financial barriers, we ensure all pets receive essential healthcare regardless of owner income, aligning with our mission of equitable access.
Animal-Assisted Therapy
We facilitate interactions between trained animals and individuals to improve emotional and physical well-being. Programs target stress reduction, socialization, and rehabilitation, leveraging the human-animal bond to enhance quality of life for participants.
Questions
What services does SF SPCA offer?
We provide veterinary care, pet adoption, spay/neuter services, community clinics, animal-assisted therapy, and 24/7 telehealth support for pets.
How can I adopt a pet?
Visit our adoption center during operating hours, meet with counselors, complete requirements, and take your new companion home the same day.
Are adoption fees waived for any animals?
Yes, adoption fees are waived for cats seven years or older and dogs if sponsored by donors.
Do you offer low-cost veterinary care?
Our community clinics provide high-quality, low-cost preventative care and vaccinations for pets in need.
Can I volunteer or foster animals?
Yes, we offer volunteer opportunities and foster programs to support animals awaiting adoption.
What is the Sido Program?
The Sido Program ensures lifelong care for pets who outlive their guardians through donor-funded support.
Reviews (5)
Sarah Huacuja
May 29, 2022
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Love! There is a customer service representative named Rose, she was so patient and helpful. Thanks to her my dog is resting and recovering.
Berry Mason
May 28, 2022
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As I am a IHSS Provider, one of my clients had an emergency with her cat that entailed her cat throwing up blood, so I took my clien and her kitty to the SPCA Emergency and they said they couldn't help as they only had one doctor available and there were other clients ahead of us. So they sent us to 600 Alabama Street and they checked out the Kitty and gave her a diagnosis of being stable. Nothing serious.
Sarah Franz
May 18, 2022
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From the receptionist to the veterinarian, everyone was friendly and took time to listen to your situation. Even though the waiting room was busy, when you met with any of the staff they never rushed you and made you important. Making sure you understood the tests, results, possibilities and diagnosis. Dr Wesley Leung was fantastic and his vet tech made my cat and I feel as stress free as possible. Thank you to all the staff, you bring value to the SPCA and it's clients.
Mark McHugh
Feb 28, 2022
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People were very friendly as we just wanted to look at the dogs without filling out paperwork. It was clean and about 10-13 dogs.
Studiofiamma Montezemolo
Feb 19, 2022
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We adopted our pet and right after we discovered she had to be quarantined for more than a month because she hadn't been properly examined and healthy as SPCA said. Recently, we have been asking a visit to get a much needed certificate to travel after our cat being their patient for 3 years and they have been telling us 'we will call you back' for like 10 times and of course never did. They made us wait weeks and so long that now we have difficulties to find a new vet in order to be able to travel because no vet seems to be taking new patients at this point in the city. SPCA finally after many calls told us to call another hospital where they told us we should go with SPCA considering it has been where we adopted and took our cat all along. Very unprofessional overall.
