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Undervalued and Underfunded: The Quiet Crisis Facing Animal Shelters
Across California, government-run animal shelters are overwhelmed. From large urban counties to smaller rural communities, shelters grapple with an unrelenting influx of animals, especially young puppies. The constant arrival of litters is straining already overburdened systems battling rising costs, insufficient budgets, limited staffing, and increasing public expectations. California’s public shelters are on the front lines of a growing crisis and are not alone.
Melanie Sadek
Jul 104 min read
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Second California Adopt-a-Pet Day Finds Homes for Nearly 5,000 Pets
The California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals), the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SF SPCA), and the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced that nearly 5,000 animals were adopted into loving homes as part of the second California Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 7, 2025, making for another hugely successful statewide event. The ASPCA provided funds to waive adoption fees at most participating she
ASPCA
Jul 95 min read
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San Diego Humane Society Celebrates Favorable Final Decision in Community Cat Program Lawsuit
The court’s decision:
Affirms the legality of SDHS’s revised Community Cat Program. The court expressly found that the February 2025 revisions to its Community Cat Program protocols comply with California law and may remain in force.
San Diego Humane Society
Jun 112 min read
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CalAnimals, SF SPCA, and the ASPCA to Host Second Annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 7
After huge success of inaugural event, more than 150 California animal shelters will offer fee-waived adoptions, most covered by the ASPCA, with the goal to find loving homes for 5,000 pets.
ASPCA
May 11 min read
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One Week Update: California Animal Shelters Come Together to Help People, Pets Impacted by LA Fires
1,400 Pets Awaiting Relocation: Adoption, monetary donations best ways to help  SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California’s network of nearly 300...
CalAnimals
Jan 132 min read
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Language Matters
Shelters are THE place to find the best selection of amazing animals. Encourage people to visit their local shelters first.
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Dec 5, 20243 min read
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