A Tail to Tell: SPCA Blog
A Tail to Tell: SPCA Blog
Learn more about the heartwarming stories we see every day at the Sacramento SPCA!
Leading the Way for Senior Dogs
Grey Muzzle Organization Grant Award
The Sacramento SPCA is pleased to announce that we have received another grant from the Grey Muzzle Organization in support of our Pawspice program for the next year! This program covers the cost of palliative care for animals like Gina who have a terminal diagnosis but good quality of life.
Found a Lost Pet during 4th of july?
How to Best Help them get home
Have you found a stray animal and aren’t sure what to do? Here are a few tips on how you can best help a lost animal this July 4th Holiday.
Most of the time, lost animals can be easily reunited with their family by staying near where they were found. That leaves the shelter with room to say yes to animals who urgently need our help – those who are sick or injured.
Adoption Process
Adoption Center Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Zooming for Gold
Does your dog have what it takes to be crowned the "Fastest Dog in Sacramento?"
Calling all Sacramento dog owners! Does your dog have what it takes to be crowned Fastest Dog in Sacramento? Join Comcast and SacTownDogs for Sacramento’s first-ever “Comcast Zoomies: A Dog Speed Challenge” to showcase your pup’s real speed while raising money for the Sacramento SPCA. The top three winners of the contest will have donations made to the Sacramento SPCA in their pup’s name.
5 Habits to Start Today to Make Your Adopted Dog Healthier and Happier
So, you just adopted a new family member. Congratulations! The first weeks and months with your new dog are an exciting, but also at times a challenging period. You will discover all about his likes and dislikes, which games and treats he enjoys – and perhaps also encounter some behavioral difficulties.
Here are some ideas to make the first days, weeks and months with your pup as easy and joyful as possible and set you up for a happy life together!
#1 Routines Help!
Preventing Issues with Pandemic Pups
Guest Blog by Tressa Fessenden-McKenzie, KPA-CTP
Bringing a new dog home during the pandemic is exciting, and is a great way to make these uncertain times feel a little more fun. But although we’re all making the best of this “new normal,” eventually we’ll be shifting back into some semblance of the lives we had before. How will our pups cope with this change?
This strange new life we’ve been navigating may be all a young pup knows, or can quickly become an adult dog’s routine! So taking some steps now to prepare can help smooth the transition down the road.
Indoor Activites for Your Dog
Although we all love walks, and we all appreciate the importance of physical exercise to the overall wellbeing of our canine friends – sometimes the conditions outside are not optimal for us or our pets to enjoy the great outdoors.
We know that with the recent heat waves and poor air quality, your dog is likely spending more time indoors than they regularly do so it’s more important than ever to provide them with plenty of mental stimulation.
Sacramento SPCA Announces Spay & Neuter Clinic Expansion!
Saving Lives and Making Life-Saving Work Possible
The Sacramento SPCA is thrilled to announce the launch of a community campaign to construct an expanded spay & neuter clinic and animal health center that will open in 2021!
Petco Holiday Wishes
A chance to win prizes and a grant for the Sacramento SPCA!
Have you adopted a pet from the Sacramento SPCA who has changed your life? Would you love the chance to win prizes AND a grant for up to $100,000 for the Sacramento SPCA?
It’s easy! Just follow the steps below to enter your story:
HOT WEATHER SAFETY FOR PETS
We all love spending the long, sunny
days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being
overeager in hot weather can be dangerous. To prevent your pet
from overheating, take these simple precautions:
Pets can get dehydrated quickly, so give them plenty of fresh, clean water when it’s hot or humid outdoors. Make sure your pets have a shady place to get out of the sun, be careful not to over-exercise them, and keep them indoors when it’s extremely hot.
Let’s Talk Strays
All of your local shelters, including the Sacramento SPCA, have modified their operations in response to the COVID-19 health crisis, creating some confusion and misinformation about what to do if you find a stray animal.
PAWPantry Pet Food Assistance
To help pets and their people stay together and support our pet-loving community, the Sacramento SPCA provides free pet food to low-income qualifying families who can’t afford food for their household pets.
The PAWPantry program is available to applicants who have been approved by the Sacramento SPCA for a scheduled pick-up based on their enrollment in one of the following income assistance programs:
- California Advantage (EBT)
- Medi-Cal
- SMUD Energy Assistance
- PGE Energy Assistance
Program changes coming soon. Please check back April 1, 2025 for expanded community access to our PAWPantry.
For additional pet food resources in our area, please click here: Sacramento Pet Food Assistance Resources
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 PAWPANTRY SPONSORS
Mark M. Glickman
Kelly Foundation
Pet Food Express
Phillips Pet Food
Vista Veterinary Specialists
This listing recognizes individuals and businesses who have donated $250 or more. Thank you to everyone who has supported the PawPantry by making a monetary gift or providing in-kind supplies/food to ensure the PawPantry is available to our community.
To make a donation, click the button below and select PAWPantry from the dropdown menu. Or, please mail a check to:
Sacramento SPCA
Attn: Development Department
6201 Florin Perkins Road
Sacramento, CA 95828
Post a #ShelterValentine and Help Us Earn $10,000!
Send love to shelter pets and get the chance to win daily prizes!
The Petco Foundation is asking adopters to send love to shelter pets and your valentine can help us win big! Post a #ShelterValentine from Feb. 1 to Feb. 14 for the chance to win some great prizes while also giving us a chance at a lifesaving grant award from the Petco Foundation!
To participate, follow these 3 easy steps:
All Aboard the Pawliday Express!
Adopted animals to be delivered on Christmas Eve
Toot Toot! The PAWliday Express is ready to depart!
A Family for Billy
Super Senior Adopters for the win!
When Billy, a 15 year old blind Miniature Pinscher, came to the adoption floor at the Sacramento SPCA, he was an instant volunteer favorite! This super senior still had a lot of pep in his step and enjoyed hand fed fresh Kongs from our Kong Brigade.
Foster FUR-lough
Giving Shelter Dogs the Day off!
Have you heard about Foster FURlough?
This program gives Sacramento SPCA foster parents and adoptable dogs the opportunity to spend a day or two together as a field trip or an overnight foster.
Declawing
What's the Scoop?
You may have seen the news that New York became the first US state to ban declawing. The response from the majority of cat lovers and rescuers has been overwhelming positive, but you may not know all the reasons why.
Let’s talk about Foxtails
They're the worst, right?
Foxtails.
These terrible, no good, very bad plants can cause a heartache for you AND your dog.
In Familiar Arms
Murray found himself back at the Sacramento SPCA after ten years
Silver muzzles, tongues dangling out, and sweet dispositions – there is something special about senior animals.
Paws Up for Summer Safety
Hot weather reminders for your furry friends!
As the temperatures rise, there are a few things to keep in mind before heading out to enjoy the sun with your dog: