{"id":93409,"date":"2025-07-02T10:06:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T17:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/?p=93409"},"modified":"2025-09-08T10:57:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T17:57:10","slug":"virtual-adoptions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/blog\/virtual-adoptions\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Your New Best Friend from the Comfort of Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thinking about adopting an animal, but not able to make the trip to our shelter? The San Francisco SPCA is excited to offer virtual adoptions, a brand-new way to meet adoptable cats, dogs, and puppies and bring home your future best friend\u2014without ever stepping foot in the shelter (until pick-up day, of course!).<\/span><strong> Please note that virtual adoptions are not available for kittens.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are virtual adoptions?<\/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\">Virtual adoptions are exactly what they sound like: the entire adoption process\u2014from meet-and-greet to paperwork\u2014is done virtually. You\u2019ll connect with our expert Adoptions team online, meet available animals through a video call, ask questions, and, if it\u2019s a match, you\u2019ll complete the adoption process from home. All that\u2019s left is to come pick up your new pet in person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This program is all about making adoptions easier, more accessible, and more convenient. Whether you\u2019re across the city, across the Bay, or farther away, virtual adoptions help us connect more people with our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/adoptions\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">wonderful animals<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How do virtual adoptions work?<\/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\">It\u2019s easy to get started with virtual adoptions. Here\u2019s how our process works:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Fill out our Virtual Adoption Form<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start by submitting our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/virtual-adoption-appointment\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Virtual Adoption Form<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with your contact info and preferences. This form helps us learn a bit about you and what kind of animal might be the best fit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Meet available animals<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once we receive your form, our Adoptions team will reach out to schedule a virtual meet-and-greet. You\u2019ll get to meet <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/adoptions\/dogs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">animals currently available for adoption<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and chat with our team about their personalities, routines, and needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Make your decision<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you fall in love (and we think you will!), our team will walk you through the next steps to complete your adoption virtually. Please note that we cannot place animals on hold, and your adoption isn\u2019t finalized until payment is submitted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>4. Pick up your new best friend<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The final step is the most exciting: come by the SF SPCA Adoption Center to pick up your new pet!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why virtual adoptions?<\/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\">We launched virtual adoptions to make it easier for our community to adopt and also to broaden the circle of loving homes available to our animals. For adopters, it means more flexibility and the chance to meet animals on your own schedule. For our animals, it means more opportunities to find the perfect match\u2014faster.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ready to adopt your new best friend? 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