The San Francisco SPCA

09/01/2026

Happy 4th birthday to our Community Veterinary Clinic! 🎉

For four years, the CVC has been providing accessible, compassionate veterinary care to pets and their people in San Francisco’s Excelsior neighborhood.

Born from listening to our community, the CVC helps bridge the gap between preventative services and comprehensive veterinary care through multilingual, culturally responsive care designed around the needs of each pet and family.

The CVC is also an important part of the citywide system of care we’re building, connecting our Mobile Vaccine Clinics, Community Ambassadors, spay/neuter services, full-service hospital, and community partners.

None of this would be possible without our incredible CVC team. Thank you for four years of learning, growing, and helping more pets access the quality care they deserve. 🐶🐱

Happy birthday, CVC! 🐾

08/31/2026

Meet Dr. Katia Shinkle, one of our newest doctors at the SF SPCA Veterinary Hospital 🩺🐾

Dr. Shinkle brings experience in small animal medicine to the SF SPCA and a passion for building strong relationships with clients and patients.

She was drawn to the SF SPCA by her commitment to access to care: “I am very passionate about access to care. I love that our hospital is able to help members of our community for whom there aren't other viable options for care for their pets.”

For Dr. Shinkle, one of the most rewarding parts of veterinary medicine is empowering pet guardians with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about preventative care and treatment options.

It’s an approach you’ll find reflected in the work at the SF SPCA Veterinary Hospital, San Francisco’s largest AAHA-accredited general practice hospital. Here, doctors practice thoughtful, full-service medicine while helping expand access to care for the San Francisco community.

Outside of work, Dr. Shinkle enjoys running, hiking, birding, herping (searching for amphibians and reptiles in the wild), reading, watching old movies, trying new foods, and spending time with her dogs, cats, and tarantulas.

We’re growing our veterinary team and looking for doctors who want to practice compassionate medicine, work alongside experienced colleagues, and make a difference for pets and their families.

Could the SF SPCA be your next practice? Explore our veterinary opportunities today: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3784376

08/26/2026

Practice Thoughtful Medicine and Make a Bigger Impact at San Francisco’s Largest AAHA-accredited General Practice Hospital

The San Francisco SPCA Veterinary Hospital is a full-service hospital that offers a different way to practice medicine. As an SF SPCA veterinary hospital doctor, you’ll help pets access the care they need, have the autonomy to develop thoughtful care plans, and work with a collaborative team that believes all pets deserve quality care.

What you’ll love about working at the SF SPCA:
🐾 Four 10-hour days for predictable scheduling and real work-life balance
🐾 Compassionate care guided by clinical judgement, not quotas
🐾 Spectrum-of-care medicine tailored to each patient and family
🐾 Financial assistance options for clients who need them
🐾 A collegial team of experienced DVMs
🐾 CE allowance, student debt relief, comprehensive benefits, and generous veterinary care discounts
🐾 Be part of our mission to improve access to care and lead innovative care

If you’re looking for a full-service veterinary hospital where you can practice thoughtful medicine that meets clients and patients where they are, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3784376?source=Social+Campaign

08/24/2026

What a day! 🐾❤️

A huge thank you to everyone who came out for Clear the Shelters and helped make the day so special. Thanks to your support, 108 animals found loving homes!

The day included food trucks, music, a kissing booth with bunnies and guinea pigs from SF Animal Care and Control, and hoppy water from Lagunitas.

And we’re not done yet! Name Your Price Adoptions continue through the end of August for animals 5 months and older. If you’ve been thinking about adding a new best friend to your family, there’s still time.

Stop by the SF SPCA and meet your match. ❤️

https://www.sfspca.org/adoptions/

08/22/2026

Today only! Let's clear the Shelters during a special adoption event at the San Francisco SPCA!

🐾 Adoption fees are waived for ALL animals—puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats included. Please note that San Francisco residents will still pay a $32 dog licensing fee at the time of adoption.
🐶 🐱 Every animal is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.
🏡 Our team will help you find your perfect match and make the adoption process smooth and easy.

Date: Saturday, August 22
Time: 11am–5pm
Location: The SF SPCA Adoption Center at 250 Florida Street, San Francisco

https://www.sfspca.org/adoptions/

08/21/2026

Help us Clear the Shelters this Saturday!

🐾 Adoption fees are waived for ALL animals—puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats included. Please note that San Francisco residents will still pay a $32 dog licensing fee at the time of adoption.
🐶 🐱 Every animal is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.
🏡 Our team will help you find your perfect match and make the adoption process smooth and easy.

Date: Saturday, August 22
Time: 11am–5pm
Location: The SF SPCA Adoption Center at 250 Florida Street, San Francisco

https://www.sfspca.org/adoptions/

08/06/2026

🐾 Help Us Clear the Shelters This August!

Every pet deserves a loving home, and this August, you can help make that happen.

As part of Clear the Shelters, we're offering Name Your Price Adoptions on all cats and dogs 5 months and olderfrom August 1–31. You choose your adoption fee, making it easier than ever to welcome your new best friend home.

Whether you're looking for a hiking buddy, a professional cuddle companion, or the friend who's always happy to see you, your perfect match may already be waiting.

Every adoptable animal goes home:

✨ Spayed or neutered
💉 Vaccinated
📍 Microchipped
🏡 Ready for their next chapter

Please note: San Francisco residents will still pay a $32 dog licensing fee at the time of adoption.

This August, be the reason they go home. Stop by the SF SPCA Adoption Center, meet our incredible adoptable animals, and help us Clear the Shelters—one adoption at a time. 🐾

06/29/2026

For nearly a year, Rory's family watched their beloved cat become increasingly anxious, reactive, and fearful. Despite trying enrichment, environmental changes, and careful management at home, Rory's behavior continued to escalate, leaving his family unsure how to help.

Working with the San Francisco SPCA Behavior Team, Rory's family developed a personalized plan that included behavior support, enrichment recommendations, and medication. Today, we're happy to share that Rory has gone nearly a year without an aggressive incident and is calmer, happier, and more comfortable navigating daily life.

Stories like Rory's remind us that behavior challenges are often rooted in fear, anxiety, or stress and that support is available. We're grateful to have been part of Rory's journey and proud of the progress he and his family have made together. 💛🐾

06/29/2026

⏰ Last chance! Tomorrow (June 30th) is the final day to claim your FREE San Francisco SPCA sticker pack.

When you sign up for our email list, you'll receive an exclusive pack of adorable puppy stickers while supplies last. It's a fun way to show your love for animals and stay up to date on everything happening at the SF SPCA, from adoptions and veterinary care to advocacy, events, and lifesaving programs.

Don't miss out! Grab your stickers before they disappear faster than an unattended sandwich at a dog park. 🐶✨

🐾 Claim yours here:

Sign up for marketing emails from the San Francisco SPCA and get a free sticker pack to show off your love for animals.

06/10/2026

Your water bottle called. It wants a puppy sticker. 🐶✨

For a limited time, we’re giving away FREE San Francisco SPCA sticker packs when you sign up for our email list. It’s a fun way to show your love for animals while staying connected to the lifesaving work happening every day at the SF SPCA, from adoptions and spay/neuter to animal advocacy and veterinary care.

Supplies are limited, so grab your stickers before they disappear like an unattended sandwich at a dog park.

🐾 Claim yours here: https://www.sfspca.org/sticker/