San Francisco SPCA
Our Mission
The San Francisco SPCA is dedicated to ensuring that every companion animal has access to quality medical care, compassionate shelter, and a loving home. We believe that the love people share with animals uplifts humanity to a state of greater compassion.
Our History
Since our founding in 1868 as the third humane society in the nation, we have been a steadfast advocate for animals. For over 150 years, we have worked to prevent animal cruelty and transform how pets and their guardians access lifesaving care.
Compassionate Care in Action
We operate a world-class veterinary hospital, a specialized adoption center, and extensive community medicine programs to keep pets healthy and with the people who love them. Every animal on our adoption floor receives comprehensive medical and behavioral assessments, ensuring they are altered, microchipped, and vaccinated before meeting their new family.
Finding Your Perfect Companion
Our adoption process is designed to bring people and animals together through meaningful, supportive connections. Our dedicated adoption counselors are on-site to answer your questions and help you find a companion that perfectly suits your lifestyle and heart.
Join Our Community
Ready to meet your new best friend? Visit our Adoption Center at 250 Florida Street to browse our current residents, or explore our available animals online. You can also support our vital work by becoming a volunteer, foster, or donor, helping us continue our mission to give every animal the second chance they deserve.
Trust Assessment
GoldRated Nov 10, 2026
NonprofitVerifiedPhysical FacilityOperating 20+ years
FinancesOnline Review Highlights
- Dedicated and compassionate staff
- Clean and well-organized facilities
- Aggressive marketing/mailing list practices
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5/18 - California Adopt-a-Pet Day is Coming! - Sierra Wave: Eastern Sierra News - The Community's News
Mark your calendars for a very special event! Mono County Animal Services is hosting an adoption event as part of California Adopt-a-Pet Day, and the best
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11/6 - Meet the wonderful people that care for our adoptable animals! From intake to adoption, our animals are well loved. We may not be their forever home, but we are their friends while they’re still waiting. Each of the teams you see here are a key part of this work – we couldn’t do it without them. Sometimes it’s easy, sometimes it’s hard, but it’s always worth it. At the end of the day, every animal saved is 3 lives changed; the animal, their adopter, and the animal that now gets to enter the shelter in their place. Thank you to our wonderful shelter staff for all that you do. If you’re curious about supporting our mission, head to the link in our bio. #AdoptMe #AdoptDontShop #ShelterStaff
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11/4 - Passing the Mic: Shelter Edition! 🎤🐱🐶 1️⃣ @sanfranciscospca Aeris, Manager of Adoptions, Intake, & Client Care 2️⃣ @eastbayspca Natalia, Customer Care Associate John, Communications Specialist 3️⃣ @marinhumane Barb, Veterinary Assistant Stephanie, Registered Veterinary Technician 4️⃣ @humanesocietysv TK, Animal Care and Enrichment Technician Zarah, Adoptions Supervisor #sfspca #eastbayspca #marinhumane #hssv #shelterappreciationweek
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11/3 - It’s all in the details 💙 Whether you’re a cat person or a dog person, we can agree that it’s the little things that come together to form your ideal furry friend. What’s your favorite part of your pet? #AdoptMe #AdoptDontShop
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10/30 - Our animals are ready to get their spook on. Join us for the final days of Howl-o-ween and participate in a real treat. Name your price on adoption fees for animals 5 months and older until the end of the month. Come meet your personal Frankenstein, Dracula, Sasquatch, or Loch Ness monster before it’s too late. It’s no trick! Head to the link in our bio to find out more about how to bring one of these furry and ferocious friends home. #AdoptMe #AdoptDontShop #Halloween
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10/29 - Some reunions are worth the wait. Meet Baby Seal, whose journey brought her right back to someone she already knew and loved. After a difficult transition with a new puppy in her home, Baby Seal was surrendered to the SF SPCA in June. She was briefly adopted in August but returned the following day. Then, a month later, something special happened. Her former guardian, Jay, came back for her. And judging by this heartwarming reunion, Baby Seal remembered exactly who was waiting for her. Sometimes the path home takes an unexpected turn, and sometimes a second chance brings you right back to where you belong. #SFSPCA #AdoptDontShop #SanFrancisco
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10/27 - The Valkyries have our whole pack cheering! 🐾 We’re celebrating the Golden State Valkyries’ incredible season by giving a few of our adoptable animals name makeovers! From the players on the court to the fans bringing the energy all season long, you’ve given the Bay Area so much to cheer about. And the best part? We’re not done yet! Here’s to making more basketball history, finding forever homes for animals, and keeping the good vibes going in Ballhalla and beyond. Let’s go, @valkyries! 🏀💜 #GoldenStateValkyries #Valkyries #SFSPCA #AdoptDontShop
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10/26 - Day in the Life of a SF SPCA Veterinarian 🩺 Meet Dr. Lindsay Wilson, a veterinarian at the SF SPCA Veterinary Hospital, where no two days are ever the same! From wellness exams and urgent care to lifesaving surgeries, Dr. Wilson is passionate about making veterinary care accessible to pets and the families who love them After 15 years working in San Francisco veterinary practices, Dr Wilson joined the SF SPCA in 2024, inspired by our mission to make veterinary care more accessible to our community Dr Wilson is also a Certified Honeybee Veterinarian, she cares for 50,000 bees across five urban hives and shares her expertise with veterinary students at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine From paws to pollinators, Dr. Wilson is making a difference in animal health and our community! 🐾🐝 #SFSPCA #DayInTheLife #Veterinarian #VeterinaryMedicine #SanFrancisco
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10/17 - From Ballhalla to Pawhalla! 🏀💜🐾 The Golden State @valkyries are in the Finals, and we’ve got a lineup of our own! Meet our adoptable MVPs, named after Valkyries players and their beloved mascot, Violet! 💜 They may not shoot hoops, but they’re ready to steal hearts and score forever homes! 🏀 Don’t see your favorite player? More Valkyries are heading to Pawhalla soon! #GoldenStateValkyries #Valkyries #BayArea #SanFrancisco #AdoptDontShop
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10/16 - Spend an afternoon with us at @sanfranciscospca and meet a few pups who would love a foster home 🐾 The SF SPCA is growing its foster program, and right now they need the most help with puppies and big dogs. They cover supplies, vet care and behavior support, so you just bring the couch space and the love. Share this with someone who always says they’ll foster someday 💛 MEET THE PUPS — 🤠 Howdy is a 64 pound Cattle Dog mix who’s friendly and always down for a jog. Her adoption fee is sponsored! 🥥 Coconut is a 58 pound Pitbull mix who’s great with kids and would love to rule the house as your only pet 👑 Her adoption fee is sponsored too! 🎾 Mimi is a 59 pound Terrier with lovely leash manners and the happiest tippy taps. We’re thrilled to share that Mimi was ADOPTED since our visit 🎉🎉 You can learn more and apply to foster at sfspca.org/foster. #sfspca #adoptdontshop #fosteringsaveslives #bayareadogs #approvedbydog
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10/15 - Two cool cats. One purr-fect harmony. 🐾 Meet Crosby & Stills, the bonded duo ready to make their greatest hit yet: finding a forever home together! 🧡 Crosby: The laid-back orange and white heartthrob. Mellow, affectionate, and always keeping the good vibes going. 🤎 Stills: The playful brown and white tabby. Curious, full of personality, and known for his sweet head boops. Originally from Kings County, these two rockstars have made their way to San Francisco, and they’re ready for their next big gig: joining your family! Whether you’re a classic rock fan or just love a good duet, Crosby & Stills will have you falling in love at first purr. Could this duo be your next best friends? Come meet Crosby & Stills! 🐾 #SFSPCA #AdoptDontShop #BondedCats #CatAdoption #SanFranciscoCats
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10/15 - @wiltband (and Calvin) know a thing or two about good company. Meet a few very good dogs from @sanfranciscospca currently looking for their forever homes. Take a look at the lineup. Your new best friend could be waiting. Head to sfspca.org to adopt or donate.
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