December 2023

This darling pup was found as a stray and when no one came to claim her, her finder adopted her. Her new name is Daisy. Check out how fast her little tail is wagging!

 Sweet and fluffy treat Mochi has been adopted.

Lovely cat Esme has been adopted by one of our volunteers.

Mooncake was adopted and now has an Instagram page: mooncake_da_pitt.

“Hello this is Kit. We adopted her from you all 9 years ago next month. We love her so much. Thanks for giving her a great start.”

Gwendil went home to live with a new sibling!

Kitten pair Blinker and Pom Pom went home together. Happy tails!

Handsome Fox is adopted! He’ll have fenced in one acre of land to run!!

“We picked up Wedge (fka Dickens) the Wednesday before Thanksgiving 2022. We were very quickly smitten, and it’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since he joined our family. Lots of new experiences in the past 12 months: meeting his feline “siblings”, travel, hiking, plus lots of play and treats! We’re so happy with our choice to take the leap and bring Wedge into our home!”

Sweet little Mary has gone home! She has a new sibling (hanging out in the bag).

Hunka hunka love Zamboni has been adopted. He has a new pittie sister who he’s already played with and kissed. 

Super cute alum visit: Twinkle, formerly known as Trinket and adopted in 2021, came by to say hello and enjoy some treats. It was great to see her!

Pinto: “We renamed him Petey the dog like in the movie Little Rascals.”

Bonded kittens Soulsby & Sonora have gone home.

Piggy pair Cayenne and Pepper went home together. Double the piggies, double the love!

Lovely lady Violet was adopted and enjoyed Christmas in her new home.

Petite pittie cutie Petal has been adopted.

“I was the extremely nervous person who adopted Claudius on November 4th and was terrified to introduce him to my resident cat. Our little family is still a work in progress, but I think we’re getting there. He’s big on licking her ears.

In any case, Claudius (who has been renamed Clyde) is a sweet, playful cuddle!”

Holly

Lila

Oyster

Pippa

November 2023

Big Boy Atticus!

Happy Bunday foster win! “Happy Holidays! We are so grateful for Oreo (now named Stripes) to become a part of our family. Just in time for the holidays! I fostered him since September and all of us fell in love with him. He’s so good around my kids, playful and adventurous! He is my therapy bunny since he loves to hop on my lap and just gives me the best hugs and attention after a long day from work. I can’t wait to go home to him. Thank you for letting us adopt Stripes!”

“I adopted Mildred back in June and she’s settled in amazingly. She loves hiking, visiting the beach, stealing my dinner, and hanging out with her doggie friends! She also loves visiting different coffee shops and boba stores around SF”

Pretty Princess has found her family. Long may she reign in her new queendom!

 “I adopted Bentley at the beginning of October, im happy to share that he is settling in very well and is a happy gentleman! his name is also now Big Boy as from his adoptive description haha, he’s such a bundle of light and love! so lucky to have adopted him!”

“This is an update on Freyja! We adopted her in late September and she’s gotten comfortable with us very quickly. She’s a very curious kitty who likes to watch birds and people through the window she’s also super sweet and likes to hang out with the people she loves.”

“Hello! I adopted Humphrey in May of 2023, and I thought you guys would appreciate an update. He is my best friend through and through, and I love him dearly! We’ve since gone on so many adventures together and I can proudly say he’s my dog and I’m his person. He’s shown me time and time again that he was nothing but the right choice for me, and he would pick me over most things in this world, with the exception of a good treat. We’ve also moved from San Francisco to Nevada since I’ve gotten him, and being half Husky it was a good choice. The snow is his best friend. I could not be happier with him.”

Big puppy boy Ernie got himself a big family. Happy tails!

Artemis was adopted in March (aka Crackle) and we just got an update: “He’s doing really well. He’s a joy to behold. Thank you for helping bring some joy into our fam!”

“Freddy was adopted from SF ACC in 2017 and is living happily with his 2 other rescue siblings, Sasha and Hank. He’s also a semi-pro model.”

Senior sweetie Juno and shy beauty Ofortuna were adopted together.

Shy cutie Puss in Boots

Sweet scruffy pup Dorothy has found her way over the rainbow to her forever family!

Titus adoption update! “Hi! I adopted this (now grey) hunk from you 10 years ago
Titus has been an absolute blessing to our family over the past 10 years and brings us so much joy. Thank you for all that you do and especially thank you for bringing this love bug into our lives.”

Kitten brothers Leif and Eric the Red were adopted together.

Beautiful Olivia was adopted today and we already got a photo from her adopter! Here she is decompressing in the sink. We’re sure she’ll be moving on to cozy beds soon!

This couple found a stray cat, brought her in to us and when no one came in to claim her, they adopted her (after she was spayed) They named her Sacha Bertille.

Ashiki

Bambi

Biscuit

Dottie and Snow were adopted together!

Duncan

Levi

Lula

Max

Spinach

Starburst

Riverside Company

Thank you Riverside Company for spending part of their day with us to help our animals! They baked treats, made dog toys, and bagged food for the monthly Full Belly Bus pet food pantries. Our animals loved the treats AND attention!

We believe that caring for an animal is vital for many humans and can be especially so for folks experiencing homelessness and unstable housing. Corporate volunteers are the backbone of our new community program, prepping necessary supplies for our pet pantry families. We can accommodate up to 20 corporate volunteers each month, we will ask you to confirm your group size on the submission form. Learn more…

 

November 10, 2023 – gull entangled in fishing line

Officer Mullen reports…

I was working dispatch when we got a call from a concerned resident who saw a young gull on a boat that appeared to be caught on something, as the wing was sticking out in a strange way. Officer Quirke was in the area and was sent to check on the bird. When he arrived he soon discovered that the bird was entangled in fishing line that was wrapped around a nearby pole. After gaining permission from the Harbor Master and owner of the boat, Officer Quirke went on board to get a closer look and rescue the bird from the line. Officer Quirke gently laid a towel over the bird to both aid in restraint and calm the gull. He was able to use a knife to gently cut away the fishing line. The line had wrapped around two large feathers and with a few cuts, the line fell off and the bird was no longer entangled. Officer Quirke still had control of the gull and gave the bird a thorough examination. Thankfully the gull did not appear to have any injuries and was able to be released on scene.

There are over 50 different species of gulls and they are the only seabird to inhabit all seven continents. They are one of the only seabirds that can walk as easily on land as they paddle in the water. Gulls are extremely intelligent and inquisitive, which often leads to them finding themselves in some troublesome situations. This along with improper discarding of fishing line creates a dangerous situation for many shorebirds. Thankfully many piers and harbors along the California Coastline have monofilament recycling bins for fishermen to utilize. San Francisco has a program that collects the recycled fishing line and then melts it down to create artificial reefs that are used for freshwater fish living under piers.

If you see a bird or any animal tangled in fishing line or who appears to be in distress, please call our dispatch at 415-554-9400. If you know a fisherman (or woman) please remind them to properly dispose of and recycle their monofilament fishing line. Thank you for helping us keep our shorebirds happy and healthy during their stay in San Francisco.