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Your Trusted Partner for Animal Welfare Solutions
Since 1868, the SF SPCA has been a leader in animal welfare, providing quality medical care, compassionate shelter, and adoption services for companion animals. Our world-class veterinary hospital and cageless adoption center reflect decades of innovation in pet healthcare and animal rescue. As a community-funded nonprofit, we prioritize accessibility through low-cost clinics, mobile outreach programs, and specialized services like our Animal Assisted Therapy and Sido program for animals outliving their guardians.Our Vision 2030 initiative expands these efforts across California, with a goal to positively impact eight million animals through expanded care access. With over 150 years of experience and a team of dedicated professionals, we maintain industry leadership through groundbreaking programs like Shelter PALS legal aid and our nationally recognized veterinary mentorship initiatives.
Services
Veterinary Care
Animal Adoption
Spay/Neuter Services
Community Medicine
24/7 Telehealth
Pet Behavior Programs
Highlights and features
- 150+ years of leadership in animal welfare since 1868
- Holistic approach combining veterinary care, adoption services, and community programs
- Nation's first cageless adoption center since 1998
- 24/7 veterinary telehealth access for urgent pet needs
- Pioneering mobile vaccine clinics and shelter medicine programs
What people say
Compassionate care
Successful adoptions
24/7 telehealth access
Community-focused programs
Experienced veterinarians
Services
Veterinary Care
Our state-of-the-art hospital provides comprehensive veterinary services including routine check-ups, vaccinations, dental work, and illness/injury care. With specialized teams for urgent care, surgery, and preventive medicine, we serve all cats and dogs regardless of owner income level. All profits directly fund shelter animals and community outreach programs expanding pet healthcare access across California.
Animal Adoption
As the nation's first cageless adoption center, we match cats and dogs with loving homes through personalized counseling and same-day adoptions. Our process includes behavioral assessments, medical clearance, and post-adoption support. We offer special programs for senior pets, bonded pairs, and military families, with animals receiving spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, and preventative care before adoption.
Spay/Neuter Services
Affordable sterilization services use safe anesthesia and include post-operative pain management, recovery cones, and nail trims. Our high-volume clinic offers sliding scale fees supported by dedicated funds, with special services for umbilical hernias and undescended testicles. The program reduces pet overpopulation while providing surgical training for veterinary professionals through our mentorship initiatives.
24/7 Telehealth
Immediate access to licensed veterinarians for urgent pet care questions through text, phone, or video consultations. Our telehealth service provides triage guidance, medication refill approvals, and medical advice outside regular business hours, ensuring continuous care for SF SPCA clients while maintaining veterinarian-patient relationships through annual in-person exams.
Community Medicine
Low-cost preventive care through mobile clinics and fixed locations expands access in underserved areas. Our outreach programs include vaccination drives, high-volume spay/neuter services, and partnerships addressing barriers to veterinary care. The Community Veterinary Clinic in San Francisco's Excelsior district serves as a model for expanding affordable pet healthcare access statewide.
People
Jennifer Scarlett
Chief Executive Officer
Veterinarian with 20 years in animal welfare, leading SF SPCA's transformative programs. Developed Shelter PALS legal aid and Central Valley shelter coalition. Graduated from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, former Association of Shelter Veterinarians award recipient.
Jena Valdez
Chief Medical Officer
Oversees innovative veterinary programs and founded the Community Veterinary Clinic. Nationally recognized for advancing access to care and diversity in veterinary medicine. Graduate of Colorado State University with expertise in shelter medicine and high-volume spay/neuter services.
Justin Leal
Chief Operating Officer
Brings 20 years of healthcare leadership experience from Piedmont Healthcare. Focuses on operational excellence and strengthening human-pet bonds. Mission-driven leader with background in clinical operations and public health management.
Brandy Vause
Chief Strategy and Advancement Officer
Experienced fundraiser with background at National Gallery of Art and UCSF. Achieved 107% revenue growth at Bay Area Discovery Museum. Holds advanced degrees in art history and museum studies, passionate about human-animal bond advocacy.
Jessica Bogosian
Director of Community Medicine Programs
20-year veterinary field veteran leading equity-focused outreach initiatives. Oversees mobile clinics and partnerships expanding care access. Advocate for inclusive approaches to veterinary services in underserved communities through high-volume spay/neuter and vaccine programs.
Questions
What veterinary services does SF SPCA offer?
We provide routine checkups, vaccinations, dental work, diagnostic testing, illness/injury care, 24/7 telehealth, and specialized clinics for spay/neuter, behavior, and community medicine services.
How does the adoption process work?
Walk-in visits allow same-day adoptions with counseling. Animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Bring ID and payment - processing takes 1-2 hours with no holds or reservations.
Are prescription refills available online?
Prescription refills require current veterinarian-patient relationships. Use our online pharmacy for SF SPCA clients, or contact refill lines for medication and food requests with 72-hour processing time.
What volunteering opportunities exist?
We offer animal care, adoption support, and clinic assistance opportunities across our hospital, adoption center, and outreach programs for volunteers aged 18+.
Can non-residents adopt pets?
We welcome adopters from all locations with proper ID and payment confirmation. Long-distance adoptions require completion of adoption requirements and travel arrangements.
How are animals assessed before adoption?
All animals receive medical exams, behavioral assessments, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, and preventative care. Each pet gets a collar, carrier (cats), leash (dogs), and starter supply package.
