{"id":76128,"date":"2025-01-28T09:46:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T17:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/?p=76128"},"modified":"2025-01-30T17:43:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T01:43:14","slug":"san-francisco-spca-launches-collaborative-initiative-to-combat-parvo-outbreak-in-san-franciscos-tenderloin-district","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/press-releases\/san-francisco-spca-launches-collaborative-initiative-to-combat-parvo-outbreak-in-san-franciscos-tenderloin-district\/","title":{"rendered":"San Francisco SPCA Launches Collaborative Initiative to Combat Parvo Outbreak in San Francisco\u2019s Tenderloin District\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Free Dog Vaccine Clinics, February 3 and March 3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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SAN <\/span>FRANCISCO (January 28, 2025<\/span>)\u2014<\/span> In response to a growing canine Parvovirus outbreak in the Tenderloin district, the <\/span>San Francisco SPCA (SF SPCA)<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>San Francisco Animal Care and Control (SFACC)<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>St. Anthony\u2019s Foundation<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>and Full Belly Bus<\/span><\/b> are joining forces to host two free dog vaccine clinics in the neighborhood, with funding from the San Francisco Foundation. The clinics aim to protect the community\u2019s pets from the highly contagious and potentially fatal disease while providing additional preventive care services. Canine Parvovirus is largely preventable with proper vaccination, yet some communities face significant barriers in accessing these critical resources, making initiatives like these clinics essential to combating the spread of disease.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since November 15, 2024, SFACC has seen a steep increase in suspected and confirmed cases of Parvovirus\u2014nearly double the total number of cases seen in 2022 and significantly higher than they have seen since 2019. This sharp increase is particularly alarming, with recent cases concentrated in the SoMa and Tenderloin neighborhoods.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The vaccine clinics will take place on Monday, February 3, and Monday, March 3,<\/span> at the <\/span>Golden Gate Greenway<\/span><\/b> provided by St. Anthony\u2019s (100 block of Golden Gate Avenue, 94102). Services will include distemper\/parvo vaccinations, flea control, deworming, and microchips. The SF SPCA anticipates serving up to 100 dogs at each clinic. These services are vital to controlling the spread of canine parvovirus, which disproportionately impacts unvaccinated dogs in resource-restricted areas. <\/span>The Full Belly Bus Pet Food Pantry will also be on-site, providing pet food and supplies.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis collaborative effort highlights the power of partnerships in addressing urgent public health concerns for pets and their families,\u201d said <\/span>Jessica Bogosian, Director of Community Medicine Programs at the San Francisco SPCA<\/span><\/b>. \u201cBy bringing resources directly to the Tenderloin community, we aim to curb the current outbreak and provide pet owners with the tools they need to keep their animals healthy.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Volunteers and staff from the SF SPCA will staff the clinics, ensuring a seamless experience for attendees. Services will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with attendees encouraged to arrive early to secure a spot. The second clinic on Monday, March 3, will focus on providing critical booster vaccines to enhance immunity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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