San Francisco SPCA

San Francisco SPCA Receives $100k Grant from The San Francisco Foundation to Support Keeping Families and Their Pets Together

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the San Francisco SPCA (SF SPCA) announced that it received a $100K grant from the San Francisco Foundation (SFF) to support its programs that keep families and their pets together. The grant will fund a variety of SF SPCA programs that address animal welfare as a social justice issue. San Francisco Foundation's investment comes as it celebrates its 75th anniversary of serving San Francisco Bay Area communities and the SF SPCA celebrates its 155th anniversary.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the San Francisco SPCA (SF SPCA) announced that it received a $100K grant from the San Francisco Foundation (SFF) to support its programs that keep families and their pets together.
  • The grant will fund a variety of SF SPCA programs that address animal welfare as a social justice issue.
  • San Francisco Foundation's investment comes as it celebrates its 75th anniversary of serving San Francisco Bay Area communities and the SF SPCA celebrates its 155th anniversary.
  • "For 75 years, the San Francisco Foundation, together with our donors and partners, has worked to create a Bay Area where everyone thrives," said Fred Blackwell, San Francisco Foundation CEO.

The Fear Free Pet Behavior Symposium Hosted by San Francisco SPCA Returns for Its Second Year

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

DENVER, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Fear Free, LLC and the San Francisco SPCA have teamed up once again for the second annual Fear Free Pet Behavior Symposium, which aims to prevent fear, stress, and anxiety in pets by educating and inspiring those who care for them.

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  • DENVER, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Fear Free, LLC and the San Francisco SPCA have teamed up once again for the second annual Fear Free Pet Behavior Symposium, which aims to prevent fear, stress, and anxiety in pets by educating and inspiring those who care for them.
  • The best minds in veterinary medicine will present virtually at the Fear Free Pet Behavior Symposium, February 12 and 13, to three focused audiences: pet guardians, shelter personnel, and veterinary professionals.
  • The symposium features Fear Free experts from the veterinary and shelter world, including renowned Fear Free founder Dr. Marty Becker and board-certified SF SPCA veterinary behaviorists Drs.
  • Since 2016, Fear Free has provided online education to more than 140,000 veterinary professionals, pet professionals, animal welfare communities, and pet owners.

San Francisco SPCA Challenges the Legality of the California Veterinary Medical Board's Restrictive Telemedicine Policy

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Monday, May 3, 2021

"By limiting telemedicine, this law is restricting equitable access to animal care among California\'s diverse people and geographic regions.

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  • "By limiting telemedicine, this law is restricting equitable access to animal care among California\'s diverse people and geographic regions.
  • "\nMany states, including California, loosened veterinary telemedicine restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "Telemedicine can be a vital tool to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them.
  • The San Francisco SPCA also works long-term to educate the community and improve the quality of life for animals and their human companions.

Within Ten Years, San Francisco SPCA Pledges to Expand its Reach to Five Million Cats and Dogs

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Thursday, July 18, 2019

"In the 1990's, we were focused on keeping animals in shelters alive until they were adopted.

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  • "In the 1990's, we were focused on keeping animals in shelters alive until they were adopted.
  • The next frontier was to transfer animals out of areas overwhelmed with animals to areas with high adoption rates.
  • The San Francisco SPCA's plan breaks down barriers in order to reach the rest of the pet population in need."
  • Here in San Francisco, Vision 2030 also serves as a blueprint for all local pet guardians to have access to quality care for their dogs and cats.