{"id":114558,"date":"2025-12-12T09:00:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T17:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/?p=114558"},"modified":"2025-12-23T09:45:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T17:45:20","slug":"happy-tails-holidays-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/blog\/happy-tails-holidays-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The Happy Tails Behind Our Holiday Card"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As we celebrate the holiday season,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0shining a spotlight on the wonderful cats and dogs who prove how life-changing adoption can be.\u00a0Below are the stories of the animals featured on this year\u2019s holiday card, all of whom were adopted from the San\u00a0Francisco\u00a0SPCA.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-115783\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/holiday-card-blog-9-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/holiday-card-blog-9-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/holiday-card-blog-9-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/holiday-card-blog-9.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Paisley<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tiny in size but overflowing with curiosity and charm, Paisley (far left) came to us from Stray Cat Alliance in Los Angeles. At our shelter, she quickly became part of our welcoming committee\u2014trotting to the door of her condo to enthusiastically greet visitors. This year, she\u2019s headed to Oregon as her guardian starts grad school.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wren<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wren (middle left), a spirited Chihuahua that came to the SF SPCA from San Francisco Animal Care and Control, proves that great things come in small, fearless packages. At just a few months old, she\u2019s already learning how to ride a skateboard!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sesame<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sweet Sesame (middle right) came to us from San Francisco Animal Care and Control and was adopted in 2024 by one of our dedicated volunteers. After his adopter passed away, Sesame found a new home with another one of our volunteers, Sean. Now, Sesame spends his days zooming around the house and snuggling up for love.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Olivia<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Olivia\u00a0(far right), a wiggly\u00a0Australian Shepherd\u00a0who was transferred to the SF SPCA\u00a0from Tulare County Animal Services, wins hearts the moment she meets someone new. Her joyful energy and love for people make her the kind of dog who\u00a0lights up\u00a0any room.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Find love that lasts all year<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Looking to create your own Happy Tail this season? Our name\u00a0your\u00a0price adoption promotion for animals five months and\u00a0older\u00a0continues through the end of the year. You can meet adoptable\u00a0puppies and kittens\u00a0at Holiday Windows at Macy\u2019s Union Square, visit the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/adoptions\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SF SPCA Adoption Center<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, or set up a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/virtual-adoption-appointment\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">virtual adoption appointment<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0No matter how you meet our adoptable animals, our team is here to help you bring your cozy companion home.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Give comfort and joy<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This holiday season, you can bring love and second chances to cats and dogs who need it most. 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