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THE SAN FRANCISCO SOCIETY FOR THE

CA · EIN 940836580 · $58.4M rev · operational · advocacy · www.sfspca.org
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The San Francisco SPCA provides veterinary care, including routine check-ups, vaccinations, and urgent care, through its animal hospital. It also operates an advocacy program, Shelter PALS, to improve animal welfare laws and provide pro bono legal support to animal shelters across California. Profits from veterinary services support animals in need and community programs.

activities · 76

what they do

direct service · 52
  • Conducting Veterinary Telehealth and Travel Certificate Services Remote Pet Health Support Services
    Provides 24/7 veterinary telehealth services connecting pet owners with licensed veterinarians for urgent needs and assists with pet health certificate requirements for domestic and international travel.
  • Deliver behavioral health services for animals Animal Behavior Training and Support
    Provides behavior clinic services by appointment Monday through Friday to support animal mental health and improve adoption outcomes.
  • Deliver financial assistance for veterinary care
    Provided $522,215 in financial aid to support low-income pet owners accessing care at the Mission Veterinary Hospital.
  • Deliver high-volume spay and neuter services Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Operates a specialized, high-volume spay and neuter clinic providing expert and affordable surgeries with safe anesthesia, recovery monitoring, and complimentary post-operative care. Services are accessible via online and text-based scheduling, with sliding scale pricing supported by donor funding.
  • Deliver mobile veterinary services Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Operates mobile vaccine clinics and high-volume spay/neuter services to expand access to veterinary care in underserved areas, vaccinating 5,314 animals through monthly mobile clinics.
  • Deliver mobile veterinary services to underserved communities Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Operates mobile vaccine clinics and high-volume spay/neuter services to increase access to veterinary care in underserved areas, vaccinating 5,314 animals in the most recent year.
  • Expand access to preventative veterinary care via Community Veterinary Clinic Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Operates the Community Veterinary Clinic in San Francisco’s Excelsior district, providing high-quality, low-cost preventative care Wednesday through Saturday; launched to serve an underserved area and treated 2,774 animals in the most recent year.
  • Expand lifesaving capacity for homeless animals Veterinary Workforce Development and Support
    Enhances shelter capacity by addressing pet-health inequity in San Francisco and providing operational and policy support to shelters across California.
  • Facilitate pet adoptions through dedicated adoption center Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Operates an adoption center open Tuesday through Sunday with structured hours to facilitate the placement of animals into permanent homes. Supported 4,378 adoptions in the most recent reporting period.
  • Facilitate pet adoptions through dedicated adoption center Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Operates an adoption center open Tuesday through Sunday with extended evening and weekend hours to support the placement of animals into permanent homes; facilitated 4,378 adoptions in the most recent reporting period.
  • Facilitating Pet Adoptions Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Operates an adoption center and conducts adoption promotions, including "Name Your Price" events, to facilitate the adoption of thousands of animals annually.
  • Facilitating Pet Adoptions Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Operates an adoption center in San Francisco with specific hours and conducts "Name Your Price" adoption promotions to encourage pet adoption. Facilitated the adoption of 4,378 animals in one year.
  • Facilitating Pet Adoptions Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Operates an adoption center in San Francisco and conducts adoption promotions, including "Name Your Price" events, to facilitate the adoption of thousands of animals annually.
  • Host community events to promote pet adoption and animal welfare Animal Welfare Fundraising & Adoption Events
    Organizes public events such as the annual Birthday Block Party and Holiday Windows at Macy’s Union Square to raise awareness, support pet adoptions, and fundraise for animal welfare. These events include festive activities, music, food, and name-your-price adoption promotions.
  • Host community events to promote pet adoption and animal welfare Animal Welfare Fundraising & Adoption Events
    Organizes public events such as the annual Birthday Block Party and Holiday Windows at Macy’s Union Square to raise awareness, facilitate pet adoptions, and support animal welfare through festive community engagement.
  • Host community outreach and fundraising events Animal Welfare Fundraising & Adoption Events
    Organizes public events such as the free birthday block party on April 18, the 39th Annual Holiday Windows at Macy’s Union Square, and participation in the Bay to Breakers race to raise awareness and funds for animal welfare.
  • Offering Veterinary Telehealth Services Remote Pet Health Support Services
    Provides 24/7 veterinary telehealth services, connecting pet owners with licensed veterinarians for urgent needs and assistance with pet health certificate requirements for travel.
  • Operate animal adoption center Dog Adoption Facilitation
    Runs an adoption center open Tuesday through Sunday with extended evening hours, facilitating the adoption of 4,378 animals in the reporting period. Hosts promotional events such as name-your-price adoption campaigns during holidays and special events.
  • Operate animal care facility Shelter and Foster Support Services
    Maintains and operates an animal care facility at 201 Alabama Street in San Francisco, CA.
  • Operate animal care facility at 201 Alabama Street Shelter and Foster Support Services
    Maintains and operates an animal care facility at 201 Alabama Street in San Francisco, serving as a central location for veterinary, adoption, and community services.
  • Provides specialized behavioral services for pets through a dedicated behavior clinic open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Operate community veterinary clinic Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Operates the Community Veterinary Clinic in San Francisco’s Excelsior district, providing high-quality, low-cost preventative care to improve access in underserved communities. The clinic is open Wednesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and treated 2,774 animals in the reporting period.
  • Operate comprehensive veterinary medical services
    Provides full-service veterinary care through a hospital offering emergency surgery, routine check-ups, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, dental work, and treatment for illness or injury, open by appointment Monday through Saturday. The hospital also supports 24/7 telehealth services for urgent pet needs.
  • Operate full-service veterinary hospital Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Provides comprehensive veterinary care including routine check-ups, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, dental work, emergency surgeries, and illness or injury treatment at the San Francisco SPCA Veterinary Hospital. The hospital operates by appointment Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Operate spay and neuter clinic Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Runs a specialized, high-volume spay and neuter clinic offering expert and affordable surgeries with safe anesthesia, recovery monitoring, and complimentary post-operative care. The clinic operates Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with online and text-based appointment scheduling and sliding scale pricing supported by donor funding.
  • Operate specialized spay and neuter clinic Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Runs a high-volume, specialized spay and neuter clinic with appointments Tuesday through Saturday, offering safe surgeries, post-operative care, and sliding scale pricing supported by donor funding.
  • Operating Mobile Vaccine Clinics Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Operates monthly mobile vaccine clinics to improve access to veterinary care in underserved communities, vaccinating thousands of animals annually.
  • Operating Veterinary Hospitals and Clinics Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Operates a full-service veterinary hospital, a specialized spay and neuter clinic, and community veterinary clinics in San Francisco, providing routine check-ups, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, dental work, illness/injury care, and preventative care. This includes a new preventative care center in the Excelsior district and mobile vaccine clinics.
  • Operating Veterinary Hospitals and Clinics Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Operates a veterinary hospital, a specialized spay and neuter clinic, a behavior clinic, and community veterinary clinics in San Francisco, including a preventative care center in the Excelsior district. These facilities provide routine check-ups, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, dental work, illness/injury care, and high-volume spay/neuter services, often with low-cost or sliding scale pricing.
  • Operating Veterinary Hospitals and Clinics Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Operates a full-service veterinary hospital, a specialized spay and neuter clinic, and community veterinary clinics in San Francisco, including one in the Excelsior district, providing routine check-ups, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, dental work, illness/injury care, and preventative care. These services are available by appointment and include low-cost and sliding scale options.
  • Organizing Fundraising and Awareness Events Animal Welfare Fundraising & Adoption Events
    Hosts various events such as a birthday block party, charity teams for races, and the Annual Holiday Windows at Macy’s Union Square to raise awareness and funds for animal welfare.
  • Participate in community outreach through public races and events Animal Welfare Fundraising & Adoption Events
    Organizes a charity team for the Bay to Breakers race to raise support and awareness for cats and dogs in San Francisco.
  • Participate in public races and fundraising activities Animal Welfare Fundraising & Adoption Events
    Fields charity teams in public events like the Bay to Breakers race to raise support and visibility for cats and dogs in San Francisco.
  • Provide 24/7 telehealth veterinary services Remote Pet Health Support Services
    Offers round-the-clock telehealth services connecting pet owners with licensed veterinarians for urgent care needs, improving access to timely veterinary advice.
  • Provide 24/7 veterinary telehealth services Remote Pet Health Support Services
    Offers round-the-clock telehealth services connecting pet owners with licensed veterinarians for urgent care needs.
  • Provide behavioral health services for animals Animal Behavior Training and Support
    Operates a behavior clinic by appointment Monday through Friday to address animal behavioral issues, supporting the overall well-being and adoptability of pets in care.
  • Provide comprehensive veterinary medical services Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Operates a full-service veterinary hospital offering routine check-ups, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, dental work, emergency surgery, and illness/injury care by appointment Monday through Saturday; uses profits to support animals in need and community programs.
  • Provide financial assistance for veterinary care Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Provided $522,215 in financial aid to support pet owners accessing care at the Mission Veterinary Hospital.
  • Provide financial assistance for veterinary care
    Offers financial support for veterinary services, providing $522,215 in assistance at the Mission Veterinary Hospital to improve access to care for low-income pet owners.
  • Provide legal support to animal shelters and rescue groups Shelter and Foster Support Services
    Offers free legal assistance to shelters and rescue organizations across California through Shelter PALS, the first legal aid program for animal shelters, which positively impacted over 1 million animal lives in its first year.
  • Provide legal support to animal shelters and rescue organizations Shelter and Foster Support Services
    Offers free legal assistance to shelters and rescue groups across California through the Shelter PALS program, the first legal aid initiative of its kind, which positively impacted over one million animal lives in its first year.
  • Provide legal support to shelters and rescue groups Shelter and Foster Support Services
    Offers free legal assistance to animal shelters and rescue organizations in California through the Shelter PALS program, the first legal aid program of its kind, which positively impacted over one million animal lives in its first year.
  • Provide low-cost preventative veterinary care in underserved communities Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Operates the Community Veterinary Clinic in San Francisco’s Excelsior district and mobile vaccine clinics to deliver high-quality, low-cost preventative care, including vaccinations and routine services, to improve access in underserved areas. In the past year, treated 2,774 animals at the clinic and vaccinated 5,314 through mobile services.
  • Providing Legal Assistance to Animal Shelters Shelter and Foster Support Services
    Offers free legal assistance to animal shelters and rescue groups in California through the Shelter PALS program, which has positively impacted over 1 million animal lives in its first year.
  • Providing Legal Assistance to Animal Shelters Shelter and Foster Support Services
    Provides free legal assistance to animal shelters and rescue groups in California through the Shelter PALS program, impacting over a million animal lives in its first year.
  • Providing Legal Assistance to Animal Shelters Shelter and Foster Support Services
    Offers free legal assistance to animal shelters and rescue groups in California through its Shelter PALS program, impacting over a million animal lives in its first year.
  • Providing Mobile Veterinary Services Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Operates mobile vaccine clinics and high-volume spay/neuter services to improve access to veterinary care in underserved communities, vaccinating thousands of animals annually.
  • Providing Spay and Neuter Services Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Offers high-volume, expert, and affordable spay and neuter surgeries for cats and dogs, including online scheduling, safe anesthesia, post-operative care, and sliding scale pricing supported by donor funding. In one year, spayed or neutered 4,887 cats and dogs.
  • Providing Veterinary Telehealth Services Remote Pet Health Support Services
    Offers 24/7 veterinary telehealth services, connecting pet owners with licensed veterinarians for urgent needs and assistance with pet health certificate requirements for travel.
  • Support animal care through service-generated revenue Low-Cost and Emergency Veterinary Care
    Uses profits from veterinary services to fund care for animals in need and sustain innovative community programs.
  • Support pet travel with health certification services Remote Pet Health Support Services
    Provides assistance with veterinary health certificate requirements for domestic and international pet travel.
  • Support travel-related pet health services Remote Pet Health Support Services
    Assists pet owners with health certificate requirements for domestic and international travel.
advocacy · 10
  • Advocate for animal welfare legislation Animal Welfare Advocacy & Legislation
    Successfully advocated for multiple California bills including SB 1233, AB 516, SB 602, AB 631, AB 928, SB 312, AB 506, and AB 519 to expand access to veterinary care, increase shelter transparency, ban retail pet sales from puppy mills, and strengthen enforcement against illegal animal activities.
  • Advocate for state-level animal welfare legislation Animal Welfare Advocacy & Legislation
    Leads advocacy efforts resulting in the passage of key California bills including SB 1233, AB 516, SB 602, AB 631, AB 928, SB 312, AB 506, and AB 519 to expand access to veterinary care, improve shelter transparency, ban retail pet sales from puppy mills, strengthen enforcement against animal fighting, and increase oversight of pet imports and sales contracts.
  • Advocate for state-level animal welfare legislation Animal Welfare Advocacy & Legislation
    Successfully sponsored and advocated for multiple California bills including SB 1233, AB 516, SB 602, AB 631, AB 928, SB 312, AB 506, and AB 519 to expand access to veterinary care, improve shelter transparency, ban retail pet sales from puppy mills, strengthen enforcement against illegal trafficking, and support veterinary technician scope expansion.
  • Advocating for Animal Welfare Legislation Animal Welfare Advocacy & Legislation
    Advocates for and achieves the passage of state legislation in California to expand access to spay/neuter services and veterinary care, strengthen enforcement against illegal animal activities, and increase transparency in animal shelters and pet sales.
  • Advocating for Animal Welfare Legislation Animal Welfare Advocacy & Legislation
    Advocates for and achieves the passage of state legislation in California to expand access to spay and neuter services, increase access to veterinary care, strengthen enforcement against illegal animal trafficking, and improve transparency in animal shelters and pet sales. This includes hosting an annual Animal Advocacy Day at the California State Capitol.
  • Advocating for Animal Welfare Legislation Animal Welfare Advocacy & Legislation
    Advocates for and achieves the passage of state legislation in California to expand access to veterinary care, spay/neuter services, strengthen enforcement against illegal animal activities, and increase transparency in animal shelters and pet sales. Hosts an annual Animal Advocacy Day at the California State Capitol.
  • Host annual Animal Advocacy Day Animal Welfare Advocacy & Legislation
    Hosts the fourth annual Animal Advocacy Day at the California State Capitol on March 3 to mobilize advocates and influence state policy.
  • Host annual Animal Advocacy Day at California State Capitol Animal Welfare Advocacy & Legislation
    Organizes the fourth annual Animal Advocacy Day on March 3 at the California State Capitol to mobilize supporters, promote legislative priorities, and strengthen statewide animal welfare policy engagement.
  • Host annual Animal Advocacy Day at the California State Capitol Animal Welfare Advocacy & Legislation
    Organizes the fourth annual Animal Advocacy Day on March 3 to bring together advocates and lawmakers for animal welfare policy discussions and legislative engagement.
  • Hosting Animal Advocacy Events Animal Welfare Advocacy & Legislation
    Hosts annual events like Animal Advocacy Day at the California State Capitol to raise awareness and support for animal welfare issues.
research · 6
  • Conduct research on access to veterinary care Statewide Veterinary Care Access Research
    Conducted a statewide survey titled 'California’s Hidden Animal Welfare Challenge' to assess barriers to veterinary care and inform policy and program development.
  • Conduct research on access to veterinary care Statewide Veterinary Care Access Research
    Conducted a statewide survey titled 'California’s Hidden Animal Welfare Challenge' to study barriers to veterinary care and inform policy and program development.
  • Conduct research on veterinary care access Statewide Veterinary Care Access Research
    Conducted the statewide research survey titled 'California’s Hidden Animal Welfare Challenge' to assess barriers to veterinary care access.
  • Conducting Research on Access to Veterinary Care Statewide Veterinary Care Access Research
    Conducted a statewide survey titled 'California’s Hidden Animal Welfare Challenge' focused on access to veterinary care.
  • Conducting Research on Animal Welfare Statewide Veterinary Care Access Research
    Conducts statewide surveys, such as 'California’s Hidden Animal Welfare Challenge,' to research issues like access to veterinary care.
  • Conducting Research on Animal Welfare Statewide Veterinary Care Access Research
    Conducts statewide surveys, such as 'California’s Hidden Animal Welfare Challenge,' to focus on issues like access to veterinary care.
capacity building · 8
  • Accumulate volunteer labor to support operations Volunteer Mobilization & Management
    Mobilized 96,354 volunteer hours to support animal care and organizational programs.
  • Accumulate volunteer service hours Volunteer Mobilization & Management
    Engaged volunteers who contributed 96,354 hours of service to support animal care and operations.
  • Accumulate volunteer service hours Volunteer Mobilization & Management
    Engages volunteers who contributed 96,354 hours of service in support of animal care and shelter operations.
  • Operate veterinary mentorship and training program Veterinary Workforce Development and Support
    Runs a Veterinary Mentorship and Training Program to recruit and support new veterinarians, improving access to care in San Francisco and across California.
  • Operating a Veterinary Mentorship and Training Program Veterinary Workforce Development and Support
    Runs a program to recruit and support new veterinarians, aiming to improve access to care in San Francisco and across California.
  • Train and mentor emerging veterinary professionals Veterinary Workforce Development and Support
    Operates a Veterinary Mentorship and Training Program to recruit and support new veterinarians, improving access to veterinary care in San Francisco and across California.
  • Train and mentor new veterinarians Veterinary Workforce Development and Support
    Operates a Veterinary Mentorship and Training Program to recruit and support emerging veterinarians, improving access to veterinary care in San Francisco and across California.
  • Veterinary Mentorship and Training Program Veterinary Workforce Development and Support
    Operates a Veterinary Mentorship and Training Program to recruit and support new veterinarians, aiming to improve access to care in San Francisco and across California.
strategies · 43

how they think

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named programs · 7

what they call their work

Animal Hospital
Provides state-of-the-art veterinary care including routine check-ups, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, dental work, illness/injury care, and urgent care.
Community Veterinary Clinic
A preventative care center in San Francisco's Excelsior district, focused on affordable, non-judgmental veterinary care.
Community Veterinary Clinic (CVC)
Preventative care center in San Francisco’s Excelsior district providing affordable, non-judgmental veterinary care in a veterinary-resource desert; model being exported to other under-resourced communities in California
Leanne B. Roberts Animal Care Center
State-of-the-art veterinary hospital offering routine check-ups, vaccinations, diagnostics, dental work, illness/injury care, and urgent care for pets; serves both private clients and shelter animals
Shelter PALS (Shelter Policy and Legal Services)
Statewide initiative providing free legal assistance to animal shelters and rescues, advocating for animal protection laws, and advancing policy solutions to improve animal welfare across California
Shelter Policy and Legal Services (Shelter PALS)
Initiative to improve animal rights across California by changing laws, informing the public, and providing free legal assistance to animal groups.
Veterinary Mentorship and Training Program
Recruits and supports the next generation of veterinarians to address veterinary shortages in San Francisco and across California
relationships · 20

who they work with

  • 4527 Mission Street Partner — Location of the Community Veterinary Clinic operated by the San Francisco SPCA.
  • California Government — Provides animal care services in partnership with state and local jurisdictions including California and San Francisco
  • California Attorney General Rob Bonta Partner — Collaborated with the San Francisco SPCA to issue a consumer alert on fraudulent and cruel puppy sales practices.
  • California’s Central Valley partner shelters Partner — Collaborates with shelters in California's Central Valley through a coalition to improve shelter operations and animal outcomes.
  • Corporate Volunteer Groups Partner — Collaborates with corporate volunteer groups to support organizational activities.
  • Curt Kirschner & Nick Augustinos Animal Transport Fund Funder — Provided funding for animal transport initiatives
  • Dan and Bonnie Levitt Vaccine Clinic Fund Funder — Supported vaccine clinic operations in Tulare and Kings Counties
  • Governor Gavin Newsom Government — Signed into law multiple bills sponsored by the San Francisco SPCA, including SB 1233, AB 516, and SB 602.
  • Ibrahim/Kindrish Family Spay/Neuter Fund for Dogs Funder — Provides financial support enabling sliding scale spay/neuter surgeries for dogs.
  • Lagunitas Brewing Company Partner — Sponsored the Name Your Price adoption promotion during the Birthday Block Party.
  • Macy’s Union Square Partner — Partnered with the San Francisco SPCA to host the Annual Holiday Windows and festive events supporting animal welfare.
  • Maddie's Fund Funder — Supported San Francisco and Stockton Community Ambassador programs
  • Merrilee Harris Fund for Animals Funder — Provided general financial support for animal care programs
  • Peter Read Veterinary Recruitment Fund Funder — Provides financial support for veterinary recruitment at SF SPCA.
  • RSO Foundation Funder — Provided general financial support for animal care programs
  • Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP Partner — Law firm where Bruce Wagman, Shelter PALS Special Counsel, is affiliated and provides legal expertise for animal protection.
  • State Assemblymember Ash Kalra Government — Authored Assembly Bill 516, sponsored by the San Francisco SPCA, to expand access to veterinary care.
  • State Senator Dave Cortese Government — Authored Senate Bill 602, sponsored by the San Francisco SPCA, to expand access to veterinary care.
  • Susanne & Bill Losch Animal Transport Fund Funder — Provided funding for animal transport initiatives
  • vetTriage Partner — Partners with vetTriage to provide 24/7 veterinary telehealth services.