In November, SFACC adopted out 154 animals (118 cats, 20 dogs, and 16 other species). In addition, the shelter transferred 151 animals (42 dogs, 62 cats and 47 other species) to rescue partner organizations.
Boston boy Baxter hit the jackpot! He’s gone home with his new family, including a Boston Terrier brother and a human brother! Looks like a lot of fun is in store for this household!
One of Baxter’s adopters is a veteran.
Recently adopted Rosie (formerly known as Armadillo) and Blue, adopted in 2019, came by to say hello. Aren’t they the cutest pair? Rosie even has her own Instagram page!
Check out this darling duo! Apricot has gone home! Her new name is Lola.
Legend has sauntered to his new home with a toy in tow.
In October, SFACC directly adopted out 149 animals: 109 cats, 19 dogs, and 21 other species. In addition, 180 animals were transferred to rescue partners: 69 cats, 40 dogs, and 71 other species.
Woohoo! Velvet hippo perfection Armadillo has been adopted. Check out her Instagram page: @rosiegirlpitbull!
Kitten beauties Portia & Cassia were adopted together. They’ve been waiting 2 months for their forever home and they found a great one, with an adult cat and dog siblings! Thank you for adopting a bonded pair!
Woohoo! Brindle beauty Indi has found her forever family!
We love when kittens go home in pairs! Here’s a Happy Tails update about a pair who went home last month: “I got these 2 sweeties this past month and the intros are going great. Just wanted to share. Formerly Grigio and Sol; now Monster (gray) and Taz (black).”
We’re looking forward to hearing about their adventures!
Darling puppy boy Andy went home!
Sweet guinea pig mama S’mores has been adopted! This lovely lady arrived at the shelter pregnant. She had her babies and raised them in a foster home. Now it’s her turn to be cared for.
A two cat happy tails update! We love hearing about kitten pairs all grown up! “I adopted Otis and Cleo five years ago when they were active 6 month old adolescent kittens. Otis the house panther is the most affectionate cat I have ever known. He is also very active and needs a lot of attention, so I am very happy to have Cleo to help entertain him. Cleo is more aloof and enjoys a nice nap and snack. Both of them have been such a comfort, especially over the last year and a half.
And another great dog has gone home: Little Bear (aka Osito). Happy tails to you sweetie!
Hammie adoption update! Jellybean was adopted a month ago and his adopter reports that he’s doing great and learning to love her.
Another wonderful happy tails update! “Six years ago we adopted this one and her sister from your shelter. We all live in Maine now. This morning when I saw her like this it reminded me of her and her sister cowering in the back of the cage when we came there to adopt a cat. Our experience at your facility and with your staff was terrific and as you can see she’s doing fine. Thank you for connecting us.”
We love seeing our grads relaxing in their forever homes!
In September 2021, SFACC adopted out 163 animals: 130 cats, 19 dogs, and 14 other species. A total of 185 animals were transferred to rescue partners: 57 cats, 48 dogs, and 80 other species.
“Thank you so much for helping us find Lionel, he’s an absolute sweetheart. He’s a handful but we knew what we were getting ourselves into and we’re excited to work with him to be a good canine citizen. 🙂
What’s better than an update about one SFACC alumni? One about two alumni! Beautiful Thorton was very scared here at the shelter, but is doing great in her new home: “I took home Thorton three weeks ago and she’s very happy and settling in with her sister (also SFACC alum!) Miss Honey (fka Autumn)”
Gia was adopted and is now home with her new family.
Daisy
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Nina
We got an update straight from SFACC grad Libby, complete with DNA results: “It’s me, Libby!!! Another year, another update… It’s been 7 years since I moved into my forever home (Oct 15th 2014). Mom finally decided to get us all DNA tested… She always suspected I had boxer in me… I like to use my paws a lot for getting attention and punching, I gravitate towards boxer dogs during playtime and I’m a rather wiggly, goofy and high energy dog… Mom was right I’m 50/50… Here are a few pictures of me being me throughout the year… I wanted everyone to know Im living my best life with my housemates Bulleit and Taco… Mom calls us BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato or Bulleit, Libby, and Taco)… With that said, till next year… Happy National Black Dog day and Pitbull Awareness Month…”
We can’t wait to hear from you again next year Libby!
A beyond cute feline update: “I wanted to share an update on Patrick, now Franklin (aka Frankie). We adopted him last Thursday. He has settled in nicely with his new family and older cat brother Ripley (who we adopted from ACC last September). Ripley welcomed him immediately and Frankie is very fond of him. We are all loving the kitten playtime, laughs and snuggles. Thank you for all you do for these precious animals!!”
Gorgeous Rose was adopted a couple of weeks ago and we already have an update! “She’s just now getting comfortable and friendly with her brother! She seems to really like her new home! Thank you all so much.“
August surpassed July in adoption numbers, with 218 adoptions: 22 dogs, 170 cats (meow!), and 26 other species (guinea pigs, rabbits, and birds). The shelter staff transferred an additional 61 dogs, 95 cats, and 140 other species to partner organizations.
Our longest term dog resident Ivy has found her forever home! Happy tails sweetie!
An update from kitten Buck’s adopter: “I wanted to let you know how things have been for Buck as he has settled into my home! He very quickly explored my apartment and after a couple of days, has developed a strong relationship with my current cat Willoughby. They’re now playing together a lot and Willoughby has taken on big-brother duties and regularly licks and cleans Buck (who I have renamed Percy).”
Fluffy boy Teddy has been adopted. Hooray!
We love Lava Cake! And now she has a family to love her too.
Molly’s been adopted!
Pretty Kitty with her new family, who are giving her a perfect new name: Patches. An update from her adopters: “Thank you everyone! Patches had a good transition for her first night and getting to smell all the new smells in our neighborhood. Her tail is up in the air and she is a happy puppy. Our son is giving her so much love and she is filling his heart.”
Woohoo! Little pup Pablo has been adopted!
Wombat with her new family.
Gorgeous boy Bentley just went home last week and we already have an update! “Just wanted to send some pictures of Bentley over and say thank you so much for everything!!! 4 days together and he has absolutely changed our lives. He is the best behaved, most loving, happy little pup ever. We still can’t wrap our heads around how perfect he is. Thank you for posting him to your social media page which led us to him. Thank you to all the SF animal care and control workers and volunteers who took him in and cared for him along with every other gentle soul they meet. Countless lives have been saved and changed for the better through your compassion. We are forever grateful!”
Montero
Hayes with his new family.
Montgomery
We love kitten updates, especially about bonded pairs! “I got these 2 sweeties this past month and the intros are going great. Just wanted to share. Formerly Grigio and Sol; now Monster (gray) and Taz (black).”
We just heard from the lucky family who adopted rattie pair Walt Jr. & Flynt: “We love our new members of the family. They are wonderful. I would like to thank the people working at Animal Control and the Volunteers for the wonderful adoption experience.”
Adopted pup Talulla has her own Instagram: @talullalovesyou
SFACC B&T Supervisor Katy Jones drove big boy Draco to a foster in Oregon (through the BRAVE Rescue organization). Draco was a wonderful passenger and BRAVE is a partner of SFACC that has done a lot for our bullies!
Sweet Halley was adopted by one of our own dog volunteers. Woof!
Big Mac is now named Milton. Adopted by former SFACC staff member Craig O’Brien:
“Brandon and I want to express our gratitude for everyone at Animal Care & Control San Francisco, thank you all so much! This big hunk is fitting in really well, he’s perfect! You all work like a well-oiled machine, lots of teamwork! Thank you Ketzia, Michael, Martha (she processed our adoption paperwork), Angelique, Tim, and a big thanks for Tony for the dog to dog, and the cat test! I can’t leave out all the wonderful volunteers, thank you for being of service! We know how hard you all work for the city’s animals, thanks for all you do, you’re all appreciated! Also, BIG THANK YOU to Officer Pone (Stephanie) for safely rescuing him while he roamed the streets of San Francisco! His new name is Milton, and he’s a big lover! He loves sleeping, car rides, and everyone who crosses his path … he’s completely non-reactive to other dogs. Milton and our 15 yr old kitty Quincy are getting a long really well, he’s super respectful, and he’s also become fast friends with our tortoise Chester-Perkins! We hit the lottery with this guy, we’re so incredibly grateful that he’s part of our family, thanks again everyone at Animal Care & Control San Francisco !!”
In July, SFACC completed 143 adoptions: 12 dogs, 120 cats, and 11 other species (guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, etc.). In addition, the shelter staff transferred 46 dogs, 77 cats, and 113 other species to partner organizations. Thank you to our fosters, adopters, and partner organizations!
A potential adopter, Amy, and her daughters drove from Santa Rosa to visit a hamster who turned out to be in foster. Luckily we had 3 other hamsters for them to visit. As they visited with the hamsters, another mom and daughter were talking to shelter representative Martha about adopting a hamster named Taro. The mom and daughters from Santa Rosa then came to the desk interested in adopting the same hamster! The mom and her daughter who were at the desk first said “They can adopt her instead. Since they drove from Santa Rosa, they deserve it.” That made Martha’s (and everyone else’s) day! And they adopted equally adorable hamster, Lightning. They all became besties and two adorable hamsters got adopted. Thanks to Martha for sharing this story!
Tommy Pickles has been adopted and is happy at home with his new family.
Macx’s awesome Dads celebrated his 5th birthday recently. This is him floating down the Russian River). No cake but we heard he ate a whole rotisserie chicken for dinner. We miss you, Macx and we love that you are living your best life!
Our largest scale update yet! “I adopted Nell (shelter name Sugar) in Jan 2020 and she’s been the absolute best kitty & companion for every life milestone. Today she was by my side for my company’s IPO—and Nasdaq posted our picture on a 120′ tall neon sign in Times Square! She’s expecting calls from talent agents any time now.”
An update AND a beautiful portrait: “I adopted Chip and Oreo, two guinea pig pals, very happy, they’re getting settled.”
