April 2026

We recieved a very touching adoption update: “I adopted Eskimo back in June 2010! His original shelter name was Mortimer. This week, at almost 18 years old, Eski crossed over the rainbow bridge. I just wanted to share my gratitude for the life-saving work that SFACC does, and I’m so lucky to have been able to spend so many years with Eski.”

Sweet volunteer fave Tuna was adopted in 3/24 and we just got a great update: He’s now named Chewy. His dad reports he could not be happier with Chewy and that all he wants to do is love, love, love. He’s the same sweet and gentle guy he always was. And as you can see Chewy enjoys watching TV!

Here’s an update about Bruce Bruce, the bulldog formerly known as Chungus who was adopted in December: “Bruce Bruce is still learning his manners but he is thriving.”

“Just wanted to share an update on Cassian, who I adopted in June of last year. He just celebrated his 1st birthday and he’s doing great!”

Playful & friendly young Fluffy has been adopted!

Guinea pig cutie Stripe has been adopted! He’s gone home to live with a guinea pig buddy.

Sycamore is heading home to her new digs in Walnut Creek!

Young bunny charmer Charlie was adopted today! (His baby picture from when he arrived at the shelter is in the lower right.)

This sweet cat was adopted by his finder. He was found as a stray with an injured tail. Our vet team amputated the injured tip of his tail when he was also neutered. After healing nicely and no one coming to claim him, his finder’s family was very excited to bring him home. His new name is Mochi. Happy tails!

Thin Mint (now Hank).

Robbie (left) with his new sibling.

Elm

After patiently waiting at our shelter for more than 2 months, Care Bear has been adopted! He’s going to continue being a bear: his new name is Koda Bear. 

Abbot

Dale

Brave Little Toaster

March 2026

Sweet kitten boy Oscar has gone from badly injured in a trash can to his forever home! His adopters were so excited about meeting him that they arrived before we opened today.

Teeny scruffimuffin Betty has been adopted! She’s going to live with another small terrier mix sibling.

Saffron came to say hi! She’s doing well and gets to go to the beach twice a day. Her new name is Charlie!

Darling pup Chips Ahoy has been adopted! His new name is Lucky and he’s going to live with a big canine brother.

Barley

Elton

Kermie

Snack Break

February 2026

Adoption update! “We adopted Georgie (fka Chai) in October 2025. She’s doing great and we can’t imagine our lives without her. We have lots of adventures together, lots of love, and also training has been important! She’s a sweet, playful, funny, smart and gorgeous one (super mutt, chihuahua and pitbull). Thank you ACC for looking after her and for bringing her into our lives”

Wiggly waggy boxer, Honey, has gone home with an adorable canine sibling and will be spending lots of time at the beach. Happy tails!

Flame

Wiggly waggy boxer Honey has gone home with an adorable canine sibling and will be spending lots of time at the beach. Happy tails!

Penny

Lasagna

January 2026

What better way to ring in the new year than a great adoption update? Tuxie boy Johnny arrived at our shelter after being hit by a car. He recovered well, but for a while his mouth’s resting position was partly open. Happily that was resolved after a few weeks. Johnny was adopted in early December and is loving his new home, as you can see. He even sleeps snuggled up with his new sister Terra every night.

Update: Chubby Cubby was adopted in November 2024 and just enjoyed her second Christmas with her forever family. “Chubby’s been a great addition to our family. Well loved by everyone! She’s lost 30 lbs since her adoption and has so much more energy.” Cubby is chubby no more!

Handsome Dobie Apollo got adopted before we even had a chance to post him. He now has a Boxer sister who’s also an SFACC grad. What a great start to the new year!

Update: “Can you believe it’s been 4 whole years since I found my humans? Time flies when you’re having a paw-some time! Life here is absolutely pawsitively amazing! I’ve trained my humans well—they shower me with treats, belly rubs, and endless love.
I have some senior age challenges, but nobody would guess my real age (no grey hair!). My heart is still very young! Every day is an adventure filled with nap times, smiles, walks with my energetic puppy sister and sniffing every tree in the neighborhood!
Have a wonderful holidays and thank you for taking care of me before I found my forever home! Yours sincerely, Kayah.”

Low rider Limbo just shimmied her way out of the shelter with her adopter.

Cassie

Kate

Our star QB Brock Purdy!

Scrimmage

Ele the cat came to the shelter after our animal control officers got a call on our emergency dispatch about a cat meowing loudly in an apartment building near the elevator. They found the cat in the bottom of the elevator shaft, visible only through a crack. Her adopter is the elevator technician who came out and helped us get her from beneath the elevator. Ele was injured: she had a pelvis fracture and badly broken right leg. Our vet team amputated the injured leg and now she’s off to her forever home!

Aramus

Ross (now Chewy)

Travis

Huddle

December 2025

Lemon & Lime, our longest term bunnies, were adopted after patiently waiting together since early July for their forever home. Hoppy tails!

Adoption update: “I adopted my scruffimuffin Colby on Dec 4 2018 (formerly Chester). He was picked up running around Golden Gate park over Thanksgiving [before I adopted him]. He’s still doing well. His DNA test said he’s Poodle/Cattle Dog/Jack Russell. He’s so smart and the best adventure and cuddle buddy.”

Chungus (now Bruce) has gone home with his big new family including Frenchie sibling.

Sweet scruffimuffin pup Crackerjack has been adopted! His new family is changing his name to Jack: short & sweet. Jack enjoying Christmas Eve. A match made in heaven. “Thank you guys so much for bringing my family so much joy”

Nice boy Kangaroo has gone home! His adopters met him last month before going on vacation and he was waiting for them when they came back.

Friendly parakeet Camilla has been adopted. It was her adopter’s birthday: a birthday bird!

Big boy Arlo left the shelter with his new family & brother Raven just in time for Hanukah.

Min Pin cutie Skip has found his forever home.

Super sweet tripod Merlin has been adopted by one of our volunteers!

Lap cat extraordinaire Johnny has been adopted!

Beautiful bonded pair Taro & Mochi were adopted together.

Adoption update! Bulldog boy Bruce (formerly known as Chungus) has been in his forever home for only a few days, but has already shown his football allegiance. Go 49ers!

Adoption update: “After much discussion Ernie’s official and final new name is Cosmo! He is doing well and is learning lots. He enjoys sweaters, chew toys, and cuddles! He has been practicing some training and is getting very good at sit, stay, and leave it. We absolutely love our little buddy and are so happy he is with us.”

Senior charmer Cathy update: “I love her so much already! Thank you for everything today, it’s an honor to have been able to adopt her. She is so at home already!”

Albert

Nathan

Mr. Worldwide

Bobot

Let’s finish up the year with a fantastic update! When senior tuxie Bruce arrived at our earlier shelter this year, he wasn’t in good shape: He was very thin, his coat was patchy and he had sores and his teeth were terrible. None of that dimmed his fabulous personality. After he had time to gain weight, get a dental, and feel better, Bruce was available for adoption. He was adopted in just a couple of days! An update: “Hello, Bruce’s adopter here, Sorry I took so long to post an update, but I’m happy to report that Bruce is doing wonderfully.
He got comfortable quickly in his new home, and is super happy and affectionate. His favorite thing to do it to sit on people any way he can, laps, arms, face, he just loves cuddling up and sleeping on top of someone. He also adores being petted for hours at a time, he won’t let you stop.
The little guy goes crazy for food, and will devour anything edible. His missing teeth don’t seem to bother him at all. His fur is growing back nicely, and his sores have healed up too. I’m honored to have him with me, he’s a real treasure.”