PeninsulaHumaneSociety.org Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA.
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Welcome to Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA!
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Who We Are
PHS/SPCA, a private non-profit organization guided by the humane ethic, builds healthy relationships between people and animals. Each year thousands of animals pass through our doors. We provide a warm bed, nutritious food, veterinary care and a gentle touch for the lost, stray, unwanted and injured domestic and wild animals in our community.
Since we are contracted with all cities in San Mateo County, we have no control over the number of animals we receive (15,000 last year). We cannot selectively choose which animals to accept or limit our services to only these animals with a good chance of being adopted. We accept all animals, and often provide a second chance to the most needy animals…animals who would otherwise be turned away at smaller adoption agencies that accept only those animals deemed highly adoptable. Our record is outstanding. For two years, we have adopted 100% of healthy (physically and behaviorally) dogs and cats. In addition, we use resources to make well, then adopt, between 100-120 treatable animals each month. Sadly, in some cases (underage animals who cannot survive in a shelter environment, animals that have proven to be aggressive or those with injuries beyond our means to treat given the fact that we receive close to 25 dogs and cats daily!) all we can provide is a painless ending when resources have been exhausted.
Educational programs, outreach clinics, and partnerships with other organizations bring our services to the many animals who never set paw in our shelter. We hold a monthly support group for those grieving the loss of a loved companion, assist county residents who face the daunting task of finding pet-friendly rental housing, offer multiple levels of obedience classes, offer a speakers bureau, and investigate hundreds of cruelty calls. PHS/SPCA is much more than a shelter. It's a place where dedicated professionals and volunteers share their passion, talent and commitment in service to the animals and people in the diverse communities that make up San Mateo County. We invite you to learn more about us.
