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Hi, Louie here—your trusty Good Dane and professional party animal. I’ve been making my rounds, and April is looking very exciting. We’re throwing a free birthday bash on April 18, helping cats and dogs find homes with Name Your Price adoptions, and gearing up for an animal-themed Bay to Breakers. Keep reading for more fun tips! I’ve dug up all the good stuff.
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Louie
Chief Treat Officer
The San Francisco SPCA
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🎂 Attend Our Block Party on April 18
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We’re turning 158 and celebrating the best way we know how: with you, your dog, and a whole lot of joy. Join us on Alabama Street for an afternoon of live entertainment, Off the Grid food trucks, pet portraits, local vendors, and hands-on fun for all ages.
Admission is free, but RSVP now to receive a limited-edition commemorative pin at the event.
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🐾 Find Your Match and Name Your Price!
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While you’re celebrating, stop by the SF SPCA Adoption Center to meet animals ready for their next chapter. During the Block Party, adoption fees will be Name Your Price, sponsored in part by Lagunitas Brewing Company.
Plus, enter for a chance to win a Chewy gift basket packed with goodies for cats and dogs. In the meantime, view our adoptable animals to see who might be waiting for you.
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| MEET ADOPTABLE ANIMALS |
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🐾 Join Team SF SPCA at Bay to Breakers
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Turn your miles into lifesaving impact. When you join Team SF SPCA, every step you take helps animals find loving homes and expands access to care across San Francisco, the Central Valley, and throughout California.
Raise $300 to unlock free race entry, hit $600 to go the distance for local animals, and show up ready to run, walk, or dance for 7.46 miles. Spots are limited, and the starting line is calling you.
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💖 Celebrate Mothers While Supporting Animals
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Celebrate the mothers in your life with a gift that gives back. When you make a donation in someone’s honor, you can send one of our new Mother’s Day e-cards.
Simply select “give in honor or memory” on our donation form to choose your card and personalize your message.
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It’s a meaningful way to brighten someone’s day while supporting animals.
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| DONATE TODAY |
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📜 Create Your Will for Free
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In about 20 minutes, you can create a legally valid will at no cost with our partner FreeWill. It’s a simple way to protect the people and pets you love most.
You’ll also have the option to include a gift to the SF SPCA, helping build a more compassionate future for generations to come.
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Fresh Breath, Healthy Pups.
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Dental care is more than a bright smile. It’s a key part of your pet’s overall health. Brush up on how to brush your dog’s teeth by visiting our blog.
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Happy Tails: Poet the Blind Cat
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Poet, a blind cat with a big personality, hit a rough patch after changes at home left her anxious and withdrawn. With help from our Veterinary Behavior Service, Poet and her mom, Shannon, found a solution together.
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| READ HER STORY |
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📅 Upcoming Events
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Interested in getting involved in our mission to paws-itively impact the lives of animals? Join us at one (or more) of our upcoming events:
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Visit our booth at Carnaval
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💡 Louie’s Pet Trivia
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What other major San Francisco event happened on April 18?
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1873 – The Invention of the Cable Car
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1906 – The Great San Francisco Earthquake
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1937 – The Opening of the Golden Gate Bridge
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1970 – The First San Francisco Pride Celebration
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