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At the San Francisco SPCA,\u00a0<\/span>advocacy<\/span><\/a>\u00a0has always been more than a program\u2014it\u2019s\u00a0our compass.\u00a0In\u00a0the\u00a0fall 2025 issue of\u00a0<\/span>Our Animals<\/span><\/i>,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0discover how your support fuels meaningful change for animals across California. From historic legislative wins to lifesaving programs, every step forward starts with people like you.<\/span><\/p>\n

In exciting advocacy news,\u00a0<\/span>five new animal welfare laws<\/span><\/a> championed by the SF SPCA will go into effect in 2026. Our Shelter PALS initiative was also recently\u00a0<\/span>featured in\u00a0HumanePro<\/span><\/a> for its groundbreaking legal work protecting animals statewide. Learn more about our advocacy efforts in the pages of <\/span>Our Animals<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This issue features:<\/span><\/p>\n

Clearing the Path: Transforming Animal Welfare in California<\/span><\/b>
\nExplore how our 157-year legacy of advocacy continues to shape a more humane future for animals.\u00a0Read about our history of\u00a0advocating for\u00a0animal rights<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

A Legacy of Impact: A\u00a0Conversation with Judy Dauphinais, a Legacy Society Member\u00a0<\/span><\/b>
\nLearn how Judy\u2019s love for animals\u00a0is creating a lasting impact for generations to come.\u00a0Read\u00a0our Q&A with Judy<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Freddie and Franny\u2019s Second Chance<\/span><\/b>
\nSee how the Sido Pet Protection Program\u00a0gave two beloved cats a new beginning\u00a0after their guardian passed away.\u00a0Read Freddie and Franny\u2019s story<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Q&A With\u00a0Shelter PALS Special Counsel<\/span><\/b>
\nMeet\u00a0Bruce Wagman,\u00a0Keith C. Wetmore Shelter PALS Special Counsel,\u00a0and discover how\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0using the law to defend those who cannot speak for themselves.\u00a0Read\u00a0our\u00a0Q&A with Bruce<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

For more than 150 years, the SF SPCA has led the way in building a kinder, more compassionate California for animals and the people who love them. We invite you to see how advocacy continues to drive that mission forward.<\/span><\/p>\n

Download a copy of the fall 2025 issue of Our Animals<\/em> magazine<\/a>.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The\u00a0SF SPCA\u2019s advocacy work is made possible in part by the generous support of the Barbara Wolfe Advocacy Fund.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

At the San Francisco SPCA,\u00a0advocacy\u00a0has always been more than a program\u2014it\u2019s\u00a0our compass.\u00a0In\u00a0the\u00a0fall 2025 issue of\u00a0Our Animals,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0discover how your support fuels meaningful change for animals across California. 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