San Francisco SPCA

The San Francisco SPCA joined veterinary, sheltering, and animal welfare professionals from across the country at the ASPCA Cornell Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Conference, hosted by Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

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San Francisco has long been recognized as a national leader in animal welfare. This success is built on decades of collaboration between animal welfare organizations, veterinary professionals, community partners, and pet guardians working together to keep animals healthy, safe, and in loving homes.

One of the key reasons for San Francisco’s success is its sustained eff...

Rory has always been a beloved member of Marissa and Clara’s family. But as the six-year-old cat grew increasingly anxious, his fear began to show in unexpected ways. Over the course of a year, Rory became more reactive, sometimes lashing out at guests and eventually even attacking his guardians.

“We had reached a breaking point,” Marissa and Clara shared. “It always s...

The Fourth of July is often a day for gathering with friends, family, and neighbors to do activities like grilling outside, enjoying music, and spending time together. But while these festivities can be fun for us, they’re not always pet-friendly.

Loud noises, flashing lights, unfamiliar guests, and tempting food can create a stressful and potentially dangerous situati...