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Your Trusted Partner in Animal Welfare & Adoption
Founded in 1868, the San Francisco SPCA has been a pioneer in animal welfare for over 150 years. Our mission centers on ensuring every companion animal receives quality medical care, compassionate shelter, and a loving home. Through our world-class veterinary hospital, cageless adoption center, and community medicine programs, we serve San Francisco, the Central Valley, and California. Our Vision 2030 initiative aims to positively impact eight million animals by expanding access to care and innovating shelter practices. We lead in animal-assisted therapy, disaster response, and legal advocacy, maintaining a legacy of compassion since our founding as the third humane society in the U.S.Our team combines deep expertise with a commitment to ethical standards, offering spay/neuter services, behavior counseling, and 24/7 telehealth support. As an independent nonprofit, we rely on community donations to sustain our lifesaving work, including programs like Sido for animals outliving their guardians and Shelter PALS for legal aid. Transparency, accountability, and a client-centric approach define our operations, ensuring trust and long-term impact.
Services
Veterinary Care
Adoption Services
Spay/Neuter Clinic
Behavior Counseling
24/7 Telehealth
Community Clinics
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Foster Programs
Travel Certificates
Pet Portal Access
Highlights and features
- We have over 150 years of experience in animal welfare and shelter services.
- Our veterinary hospital is one of the largest in the country.
- We pioneered the first cageless adoption center in the United States.
- Our 24/7 telehealth service provides urgent pet care access anytime.
- We impact over 1 million animal lives annually through innovative programs.
Services
Veterinary Care
Our full-service veterinary hospital provides routine check-ups, vaccinations, diagnostics, dental work, and treatment for illnesses or injuries. With state-of-the-art facilities and licensed professionals, we prioritize preventive care and emergency services. Clients receive personalized treatment plans and access to 24/7 telehealth consultations for urgent needs.
Adoption Services
The SF SPCA offers a cageless adoption center with cats and dogs available for adoption. Our process includes counseling, same-day adoptions, and post-adoption support. Fees vary by age, with discounts for seniors, veterans, and second kitten adoptions. All animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before adoption.
Spay/Neuter Clinic
Affordable spay/neuter services are available through our high-volume clinic. Appointments ensure expert care for pets, reducing overpopulation and improving animal health. The clinic operates Tuesday through Saturday, offering accessible pricing and educational resources on responsible pet ownership.
Behavior Counseling
Our veterinary behavior service addresses behavioral issues through expert guidance and tailored strategies. Services include consultations, training resources, and follow-up support to improve pet well-being. Programs focus on resolving anxiety, aggression, and other common challenges in domestic animals.
Community Clinics
Community veterinary clinics provide preventative care at reduced costs. Located in underserved areas, these clinics offer vaccinations, exams, and basic treatments to ensure equitable access. Services aim to support pet guardians facing financial barriers while maintaining high medical standards.
Questions
What are the adoption center hours?
The adoption center is open Tuesday 1pm-6pm, Wednesday-Sunday 11am-6pm. Closed Mondays.
Are adoption fees waived for any animals?
Yes, adoption fees are waived for cats seven years or older and second kittens adopted within 30 days.
Does the SF SPCA offer veterinary care for low-income families?
Yes, our community clinics provide low-cost preventative care for families in need.
Can I volunteer at the SF SPCA?
Yes, we offer volunteer opportunities in animal care, adoptions, and community programs. Apply online for consideration.
What emergency services are available for pets?
Our 24/7 veterinary telehealth service connects you with licensed vets for urgent care advice.
Reviews (6)
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.
Jocelyn Rodriguez
Dec 24, 2021
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This place only cares about money! AVOID GOING HERE! My dog passed a few months ago and they still have the audacity to call me to say I have a balance on my account for a no show appointment that I wasn't even aware of. My dog is literally dead and they still continue to call for a $200 no show appointment from months ago. This is ridiculous! Let my dog Rest In Peace. Never bringing any other of my pets here again! If I could give zero stars I would give them 0
