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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love the maddies adoption center where i adopted my female terrier mix. The staff was friendly, and helped me pick the perfect dog for me. so when it was time for me to bring her in for her annual...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
one bright spot: the spca called saying they'd overcharged me and refunded me $85.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Please get your pets from Animal Care and Control, the colorful building across from SPCA. The SPCA has failed in its mission to care for animals. Their animal hospital, the Roberts Center, is more...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
SPCA Rip OffMy dog is a patient of the San Francisco SPCA since we moved here in 2005. In the spring of 2008 I made an appointment to obtain a health certificate to take my dog to France. The cost was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my darling puppy Lola here to get spayed because her other doctor was to high of a price. At first I was really nervous because we don't have a history with the SPCA so I made a pre-spay...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The SF SPCA and its adoption center are outstanding. State-of-the-art facilities and a very caring staff ensure that pets find a good home. And, they all work very hard to ensure that the public has a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry, but I have to write in response to Emily G's review - this is the "broke college student" who "suspected" her cat might be pregnant when she took her in to be spayed. The SPCA spayed the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My broham, my cat Imac was cared for here by Dr. Miraskis & Dr. Goh and a wonderful nursing staff! Yes it cost a pretty, excuse me a fine penny, but I am so glad that he is healthy & that he is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am reviewing the SPCA based on my experience today of adopting two female kittens. First off, I should state that during my first couple of hours there I was pretty pissed; there seems to be no...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is a horrible story, very similar to other reviewers I have read. These people pray on peoples emotions, use the fact that you love your pet to get money. I brought in Sophia, a stray cat who...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think the SPCA is great. They have a great selection of cats too! Sure, not all of them are pure bred but, who cares? A cat is a cat. They got some dogs but, not a lot. If your looking for a cat,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adopted one of my pet at the SPCA. Despite the budget cut I think the staff and the volunteer are very dedicated. It is important to support the SPCA because animals are very important in people...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I will never go back to the SPCA. When my puppy fell ill, I took her there. After an exam and x-rays, the vet diagnosed her with aspiration pneumonia requiring a 2-4 day hospital stay. But before...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the vet services. So, I've been taking my pup to the SPCA for her primary vet services for a few months now. And, I feel a bit bad giving it just an a-OK review, because I totally...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my cat here for the first time and the people at SFSPCA were very nice. My cat was uncomfortable being there but they said nice things about him and one girl even helped clean up our cat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adopted both of my cats, Kipper and Phantom, from the SF SPCA . Kipper in December of '08 and Phantom in April of '09. I love my cats that adopted - they match my personality and lifestyle just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I called the SPCA because I thought they would be affordable, but they are not any different than any regular vet i've called. Already I paid 57 for an exam, 18 for shots and another 20 for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is only for the Spay/Neuter clinic.This place is amazing. It's a brand new building and boy, they've really gotten some good funding!I've had 2 dogs spayed here and we've only had good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love strolling through and seeing all of the adorable animals...I went on a saturday...super busy! I found a puppy I liked, came back the next day and he was already adopted! Hope it will work out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the higher-ups at the SPCA called back some weeks after we adopted our cat to go over my concerns with me. She was cordial and informative, explaining that some tests are difficult to do, some...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
There great for the welfare of the Animals, we adopted a kitten from Macys window about a year ago. However the Vet's there are truly scary when we took our kitten there she kept calling it a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the neutering service only. I'm limiting it to four stars since I haven't tired any of their other programs or services. The SPCA did a great job neutering our 7 month old puppy....
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently came by here to meet with the staff to discuss a benefit I am throwing for them on May 29th ( Bucks for Pups! ) and was blown away.The new facilities I got to tour were mind blowing, and I...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I support the SPCA and have sponsored animals in SF and SJ. I was thinking of adopting a older cat and decided to visit the SF SPCA. I was treated very rudly by the people at the front desk. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DOG TRAINING PROGRAM IS SUPERB. Make sure you are taking your puppy to train with JEFF. He is the best.Adoption prices are higher than the SF Animal Care & Control across the street, but you get dog...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place IS as good as it gets for a homeless dog or cat. Cats have live fish bowls in their "cages" but you can't call them cages since they are more like rooms. Other cats have TV's! It makes...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great staff. Clean, great space for animals and people too. It is unfortunate that not all shelters can be so nice.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The SPCA is wonderful. Period.When I was in between jobs, they spayed my dog at a very discounted rate. She healed up quickly and everything went perfectly. Even if I had paid full price, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adopted my first cat from SPCA, great service, great animal conditioning and great for the family. It's good to attend public service organizations like this one, it teaches the kids to be grateful...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing I have to say is it broke my heart to walk from Animal Control into the SPCA. I didn't even feel sorry for any of the cats because they all had personal suites with their own TVs! Its...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As for as the adoption center goes, they're great. But, I will NEVER take any of my animals to the vet clinic ever again. They're in it for the money and they totally mistreated my puppy after she was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maddies adoptions center is a dream! You fall in love the second you walk in ... even the smell of puppy pee is sweet somehow.... i love them all and their sweet little barks... the entire facility is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just stopped by the SPCA adoption center to try and find that perfect pooch. I have to say this is the nicest animal shelter I have ever been too. For the dogs there are about 4 corridors you can...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just went to the vet hospital, in the new building. and its like... OMG. its better than Kaiser. its so big and clean. its like 10 times better than before. The doctor and the staff there are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have adopted both of my cats from the SFSPCA. They were also able to fix my Lillian and provide her with top notch care. I cannot recommend adopting a pet anymore than I already do. Newton and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you haven't been to the SCPA in the last few months, you have to come back and check it out. Someone wrote them a huge check to build an entirely new facility. It's amazing and first class and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you guys for taking care of as many meowsers and bark-barks as you do, thanks to the volunteers (young and old folks) who make this place clean and safe for the animals and visitors. I got two...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place ripped me and my cat off....never go there!!! There is no benefit to taking your pet here!!! The doctor did not address the injury my cat had properly, and I had to take him back 3 times -...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend ever came from this place. I go back now and again and try to convince my fiance to let me get another one in hopes that the cute, abandoned faces will sway him, but alas, to no avail....
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my "child" yoko (the sassy tonkinese) was adopted here. she coos, she dances with me, sleeps in with me, and woke me up in the morning once because i didn't hear my alarm and was almost late for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't give lower than 3 stars for a nonprofit that saves the lives of abandoned animals and provides a public service. I tried to adopt a small dog at the SPCA, but they rejected my application...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I adopted my cat a couple of years ago. The volunteers are great about spending time helping to pick out the right animal. I adopted a second cat recently but my first cat,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We adopted Mr. Studly at the SPCA because we were magically drawn to him. Maybe because he was the loudest and baldest cat in the place. We thought, "How cute! They gave him this cool hair cut...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review is ONLY for the puppy playgroup. I appreciate all the good work SPCA does, but the playgroup was not good. The space was too big and no double-door entry system (so there was at least one...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Though we already have a cat and can't adopt at this time, bravo to SPCA for their successful window displays at Macy's every Christmas season. It's our holiday tradition to go ooh and ahh at the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We got the sweetest kitty from SPCA and our experience was great! Although it made me kinda sad to see the facilities was much better than my own high school but nevertheless :-)The staff was super...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is where I adopted my cat Spam when he was just 2 months. Each animal has their own comfy room complete with toys bed, food, some even have TV. The volunteers are really friendly, and they are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for that perfect inexpensive gift for all your coworkers and friends? How about some SPCA chocolates for humans ($5) or an SPCA calendar ($10)? They've got T-shirts too! Stop by the shelter...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm happy to say that Wesley Mariah Cross is officially the best dog EVER.And he totally has a way with lesbians and second-rate reality tv stars (holla to RW Coral and some chick from Top Chef). GO...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cageless, free run, friendly shelters.A no kill environment, where every adoptable dog or pet will find a home.AWESOME services like low cost spay and neuter, and in effect being one of the most...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
KITTENS! KIIIIITTTTTEEEEEENNNNNSSSS! Kittens! Kittens, kittens, kittens, kittens, kittens, kittens, kittens, kittens, kittens, kittens, kittens, kittens, kittens, kittens, kittens, kittens....
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We searched a few shelters for our now dear dog, Jersey. We went to a few shelters within SF but ended up going back to SPCA SF because it was close to our apartment and we also liked the facility and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The SF SPCA is great. The facility is clean and inviting and the staff are friendly and helpful. You can tell that they really care about the well-being of animals. We recently adopted a puppy from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Like another reviewer said, I really, REALLY want to love the SFSPCA! But no. I will not dwell on the time they made me fill out a 2-page intake form just to go in and pet a dog at Maddie's, then...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First and foremost, I am giving them five stars because my puppy's playgroup monitor--Shannon Cummings--is the absolute best! She is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and her guidance has helped me...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I'm biased when it comes to the SF/SPCA, because I volunteer there (which means I'm better than, like, everyone, right? Just preempting the negative here).All that aside, I started volunteering...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hate(d) cats. They have weird eyes, they scratch, bite, and look ferocious. They lack personality, they eat mice, and they're gross.A friend's cat changed my view; this cat was old, but still had a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I adopted a puppy when I was in my early 20's. Her name was Patty. She was a jack russell terrier who I loved probably more than any human being in my life.I was traveling for work a lot at the time,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love my dog that I adopted from here when he was 2 months old. He is 5 years old now and is the Best dog I ever had. Everyone loves him. He is the biggest ( 93Lbs.) goof ball. He has more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came to the SPCA after SF Puppy Prep didn't respond to me. The guys were really sweet and gave us some great info but they did little in the way of actually training our pup. They just gave her...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been looking at kittens for a week, and the SF SPCA is by far the best. I went all over - from the East Bay to Marin, and was very disappointed by the other shelters. While kittens at these...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have been a part of the foster program since may 08'. it's been the most rewarding experience helping these baby animals. you get to watch them grow and turn into such awesome kittens/puppies that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
November 2007 I met the love of my life at the SF SPCA. We actually went to see another dog (Monkey) who turned out to be a really strange and freaky bully. But as fate would have it crazy little...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will always love this place. This is where I got my puppy. Always around xmas, there's always a littler of puppies. I placed my name on the list and a week later, I got my new friend. If my apt was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this place is yucky and lame.... mean, uncaring staff. They seem more interested in hitting on you than helping animals, but I guess that's what the san Francisco SPCA has become :-(P'ster
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped by the SPCA a number of times while searching for my perfect dog - and I didn't find him there.I was astounded at the exterior of the place and the cats seemed to have a pretty sweet life...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I still love this place for bringing my two kitties and myself together but they put a little warning on the door for the both of them as "be very quiet and gentle with them."They're suppose to be shy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had to update....just beause my dog is so f*cking fantastic and it has so much to do with their volunteers and behaviorists. Those folks trained my pooch perfectly and made him feel so loved that he...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever my boyfriend asked me "What do you want for Christmas/birthday/any special occasion" my answer was the same for 2.5 years. "A DAWG!!" Well my friends, persistence pays. This year he told me...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!last september, my four year old cat died suddenly of cancer. it was horrible. i had an older cat at home who needed a new companion pretty much immediately after (though i wasn't...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love that San Franciscans love their dogs almost to the exclusion of children. Seriously, I read in the Chron that there are more legally registered dogs in the city than there are children and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the spca takes GREAT care of their animals. their cleaning and training processes are very stringent and well thought-out. the staff are very concerned about each and every individual animal...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING. I love this place. Compared to the shit one in Burlingame, this place is fucking Valhalla. The kitties have their own apartments w/ these TVs showing birds and squirrels and shit. The dogs...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a six year volunteer for the SPCA who, believe it or not, supports the changes that have taken place at the SPCA over the last hear. I have to question the validity of people who claim to have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The SF SPCA has recently failed to act as a responsible and ethical member of the San Francisco community. I was a volunteer for over 4 years, and the new president, Jan McHugh-Smith, has made so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to hop in with a comment about what "no kill" means, as I've seen some misperceptions.Obviously no individual shelter, whatever its philosophy, has the physical capacity to take every animal in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Please understand that San Francisco SPCA is currently under fire with management immediate termination of the hearing dog program that was in operation for 30 years. Ms. Jan McHugh-Smith gave the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a tough review to write. My wife and I have volunteered for the SPCA for about three years, working with the cats and foster kittens. It has historically been a fantastic organization....
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would actually give this place 3.5 stars. I've been here twice before. Once when I had lost my dog and was wondering if any one had turned it in (I never found him, but they were pretty helpful in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love dogs. Sadly, I haven't had a doggie companion since I was 16. I really miss hanging out with dogs. So, I volunteered at the SPCA walking dogs 3 hours a week. It was great fun. I would do it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Buster took the "Growly Dog" Class with Kim and he is doing a lot better!!!Their classes are phenomenal, world class, love, with the best of the best teachers/trainers.Update: Buster is signed up for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super clean, the folks were super nice, but this was weird: we really wanted to sit, just my honey and me, with the kitty who we thought was going to be our BFF for the next 20 years without a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am so in love with Oliver. He came from the SPCA & we adore him so. There were however a number of things we didn't adore about the SPCA. I'm sure they have many people who come out there & think of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a happy and clean environment for a canine or feline waiting to be adopted!The last time I was in a shelter I had to walk down a long, damp, dark, and depressing aisle of sad, howling dogs. My...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: I heard from their head doctor... she told me that these fees are based on income, and that it's free for certain individuals. NO indication of the sliding scale is given over the phone, it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We brought our Puppy Mason for his fix and he is healing up just fine.The staff was friendly and professional.We were worried but the staff made us comfortable and provided us all the information we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love my cats. Living by myself Crockett & Tubbs are like my lil homebody roommates (they get in the cabinets and eat my food, just like a real roomie and everything!). I talk to these lil mofos all...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad they're there. I send them money! But I won't ever use them again. They gave me a feral cat on accident (it's fine but he is totally crackers and they should've TOLD me), it's harder to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found my Cardigan Welsh Corgi mix named Foxy here in Aug 2007. The adoption rooms are nice for the animals. It's better than the cages I was used to from other animal shelters. Each adoptable dog is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing people with amazing hearts. They treat the animals with such respect and dignity. It is fantastic. I adopted my cat from this beautiful facility. She's doing wonderfully, 5 years later....
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can one say about a business like this? Completely Selfless! That's what. I frequent the Humane Society in Santa Clara but these places are all equally working as hard as they can to protect...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you have a cat or dog, I highly recommend this place. I don't know if they take other animals. However, for all your basic pet needs, they are up to par. They give you textbook information, are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I highly recommend the Agility Classes here taught by Shirley Donovan. Our Harlow is a border-collie/ aussie shepherd mix and just lives for the classes. She knows exactly where we are as soon as we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So clean, so inviting, so... staffed with hot girls and boys with tattoos. WHAT? Did I miss the memo that summoned a bunch of sexy, sweet individuals to volunteer duty at the SPCA? I came here...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I volunteer at the SF SPCA with the doggies. I've ventured into cat territory only to be shooed away by the hissing, but I digress.The volunteers and staff at the SF SPCA are the most caring,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm about to allow you a glimpse into my REAL life and not just the fictional tales of the it-girl/socialite/next-big-thing my other reviews depict. I heart all creatures great and small.As a result,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to the SF SPCA I was able to realize that cats don't suck, and that even though they aren't dogs... they can be a lot of fun and enjoyment.We went here to take a cat home, and that we did. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
before you buy a pet dog or cat from a breeder or pet store, PLEASE go here first. when you rescue a dog or cat, you save the animal, but you also save yourself.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could, I'd award the SFSPCA zero stars because they don't deserve anything damned shiny for their lousy efforts.Oh, sure. Look at all the nice condos and furniture for the animals! Why, they must...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The reception staff here is okay but slow and shamefully unorganized.I sat waiting in the exam room with my cat while four different young women rotated visits-each not seeming to know what the other...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adopted a kitten yesterday. I did this because I hate cats.I really wanted to take all the kittens out of their comfortable glass rooms with their cat beds and their goldfish DVD's and their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted a cat, and was prepared to stop at nothing to get a cat.reminding my bf how lonely he can be when he works from home? checkreading books on how to take care of your cat in front of the bf?...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We adopted Jackson two days ago after visiting the SPCA weekly for months waiting for just the right dog. The staff was wonderful and the facilities are great. Clearly, the staff here take wonderful...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was INDIFFERENT when the news first broke that an NFL star quarterback was involved in the torturing and killing of dogs in a dog-fighting gambling operation. It's been a long time since I've had a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not too happy at ALL with the SPCA right now. All we want is a kitten to take home with us. Is that too much to ask? Apparently it is. It would be bad enough how hard it is to find a volunteer to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can never repay the SF SPCA for bringing the 2 most amazing cats into my life. My cat Lenny had passed away in August of 2006 from leukemia, and I knew almost immediately that I needed animals in my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the cats here havea better tv then me
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lost my kitty last year of three years to a terminal disease. This was the first place I went to help deal with my loss. The adoption center is easily accessible for both people looking to adopt and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was vet tech at the SPCA until 2 years ago. This place is filled with people who are completely dedicated to animals. My friends are still doing a great job taking care of all the animals...thank...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I (heart) the SF SPCA. We adopted a "Level Three" kitten (this means lots of work), and their cat behavior program was incredible! The staff truly cares about each placement and works with you to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The animals are so well cared for here and there are lots of helpful volunteer staff willing to lend advice. We adopted a 3 month old kitten last year from SPCA and our experience couldn't have been...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you could choose a superpower, what would it be? No doubt you've lost many a night's sleep pondering this question as I have. :) After a couple visits to the San Francisco SPCA, I've decided that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Adopted a one year old dog from the SPCA. Was a great experience. Everyone was really pleasant to deal with.Our dog was great, has no problems and is very pleasant to live with!
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to explode from all the cuteness. It's outta control. These are the happiest orphan pets I have ever seen in my life. Keep up the good work SPCA.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't already been said. Most of the staff and their volunteers are pretty rude. Like other posts have pointed out, the SPCA workers talk negatively about potential adopters where...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just recently adopted Ronin from the SPCA. Border Collie Mix - wonderful puppy. We were fortunate to be chosen over all other applicants, especially when puppies are involved. I have shared his...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We adopted a lovely cat named Baxter, but after a week we realised we were not the right family for him. Baxter has play-aggression which had not been spotted before (we blame his previous owners for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
continuing the love fest....exactly---whats not to love about such a great organization. I used to volunteer walking the dogs...its so rewarding...those pups have soooo much love to give. I always...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what is not to love about a place that takes care of cast away animals. the spca helped my find a good avian vet for the birdies that did not cost $300 each for a visit. they actually seem to care...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i am a proud spca cat volunteer. i adopted both my cat's from the spca and had a wonderful experiece. the staff was very helpful and truely excited for me. yes they have a lot of opinions but the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We took our cat in this past Saturday for the first time. Strictly speaking, not "our" cat - she showed up at our doorstep four years ago, and we've been feeding her ever since. She stays outdoors...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I think the SPCA does some really important work, and I really like their shelter and the classes that they offer. (Though And unlike many other yelpers I've had nothing but good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can't give them a one, because they are saving some little animals' lives, but my god I don't think the employees could be any ruder or less helpful. You'd think they would actually WANT to help...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to preface this with the admission that I am not an animal lover. In fact, I routinely resist the urge to kick small dogs when I see them (well, not really, but I have come close a couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to adopt a socially awkward lesbian I mean a dog or a cat.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I attended a SPCA event today, Dog Day on The Bay!I could have not asked for better weather. DDOTB is put on by SPCA and Hornblower Yacht Cruise. It's a two hour brunch cruise around the harbor. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I first moved to SF, people told me that I HAD to go to the SF SPCA because their shelter was unbelievable. "They've got rooms for the dogs with couches and televisions... Some of them even have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A few apartments ago I rented a place because it was close to the ocean, cute, the landlady was a sweetie, and there was a feral cat family in the backyard. During my time at this apartment, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think that the staff here should be proud of some of the 1 star reviews on here. I'm sorry, but people who refer to their cat Oopsy Schmoopsy *by name* in Yelp reviews are automatically suspect....
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
they're definately 5 star worthy of what they do in terms of rescuing unwanted/abandoned cats and dogs...and i don't know if i can really justify my rating to blaming the sfspca, but i can't help...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is nicer than any apartment I have ever lived in. It's nice place for humans to visit and look at cute dogs and cats, but it's a really great place for animals. We were nervous to get a dog...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I actually felt sort of guilty adopting my dog from the SFSPCA- his room there was nicer than my apartment. He seems to have accepted the downgrade without too many complaints, however.So what makes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We adopted our new kitten from the SPCA in November of 2006. The whole experience could not have been better. Our cat was born feral, but he was well taken care of by the SPCA and the foster family...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My experience with the SPCA is when my cat fell out my 3rd story apartment window. Yep, it happened. But she lived thankfully and the SPCA fixed her leg and let me have a payment plan. I couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For their tremendous service to the people of San Francisco and to animals, I award the San Francisco SPCA five stars for an outstanding effort. The no-kill model animal shelter is worth five stars...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would love to give a perfect score to SPCA but as a volunteer there, there are things that I see and don't like. At least, for the volunteer department, they can be a lot more organized than they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have two puppies who have been well taken care of by the SF SPCA.. When I call they answer my sometimes dumb questions. They never turn me away or say they'll have someone call me back. When my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They chopped off my dogs testicles, and he became all better. Thanks SPCA for chopping off all the bad doggies balls!
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I met my best friend here. His name is Tux, he attacks my face and feet while I sleep. For that, I am extremely greatfull. I don't know what I would do without him.
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Controversial posts here. I'm an ex volunteer but I volunteered with cats so it was way less stressful and less politics involved. Cats are cats; they need a half-hour to an hour of petting and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i'd like to clarify the definition of a "no-kill" shelter. sounds great in humanitarian theory but this type of shelter can only exist in areas where there is a more traditional dog pound (animal care...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the SF SPCA. My girlfriend and I adopted our beloved golden retriever/Lab mix, Jackson, from there, and they've done right by us. Great classes taught by experienced, knowledgeable staff....
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard nothing but great things about SPCA.... my experience was not great.I made an "emergency" appointment for 9:20 am on a Saturday morning, ONLY b/c my poor kitty was sick.... coming out both...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm all for the support and welfare for animals. I mean, we are talking about animals whose dependence and existence was introduced and exploited by human beings, so the very least we can do, is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i volunteered here and finally took a critter home myself (don't worry, i legally adopted him!). alphie (the cat) needed some additional medical treatment, and the spca staff couldn't have been nicer....
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As an avid animal adorer, I can't find fault with the SPCA. They seem to take amazing care of the pets on adoption row, and have heard that they treat their volunteers very well. I do however have a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was July 19, 2000. I had only lived in the bay area a few months and was considering adopting my first cat. Up until this point, my only experience with cats were those that belonged to my friends...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A good, caring, clean place my friends have used several times: the SPCA San Francisco.They offer Kitten Kindergarten and pre-puppy classes which come with a $25 discount on adoption costs. linkThe...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best dog training classes. Thank you for the affordable spay/neuter program. People..DONATE, DONATE, DONATE!
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love how well treated the cats appear to be in SPCA's Maddie's Adoption Center. The dog condos need improvement. The facilities in general are top notch. Since I've never adopted from them, I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They do it right at this SPCA. I adopted from here and I will again because they know what they are doing and they are great people. Anyone who buys from a breeder needs to come here first and give...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the little cat rooms. Talk about 1st class. I couldn't love my little polydacyl kitten more. Plus, they were great people and they told me and warned me all about my cats temperament...which...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I use to think the work in the shelter (getting those dogs adopted) was enough reason to give them five stars but really...they do not deserve it. Its bad enough that as reported before, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just say first off that reviews here are unlikely to be very objective--people in love very rarely are.I fell in love with my black and white cat here two years ago. It was the only time I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my 2-year-old male cat, Monster, fixed via the SPCA and have nothing but good things to say. Yes, they are busy, but they do a safe, efficient job and he was healed in a week. I will happily...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a few weeks ago, i adopted two kittens from the sf spca and had a fairly good experience overall. i would recommend the sf spca to others who are considering adopting kittens (i like dogs too, but i...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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A good, caring, clean place my friends have used several times: the SPCA San Francisco.They offer Kitten Kindergarten and pre-puppy classes which come with a $25 discount on adoption costs. http...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I volunteered here for about six months taking care of the cats. The amount of good work these people do is amazing. Not only are the animals beautifully taken care of, their personal needs and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was 12 my mom and I rescued a toy poodle named Rascal. I'm guessing he was named that cuz he got into trouble before but he was always well behaved with us (accept of course for the toilet roll...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
THERE SURE ARE A LOT OF BITCHES HERE! (At least the dogs are nice)Never have I been in a place where the employees' needs come before the customers'. The SF SPCA's staff truly lacks professionalism....
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
so I'm a germophobe and an anti-drug nazi, sue me or crucify me. the sign in the restroom regarding "not shooting up on the premises" did nothing but repulse me. never mind that I was trying to use...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A stray can live in the lap of luxury over here. Apparently SF had received some big donations from some kind of trust or will or whatever, so they built this huge SPCA building where a cat condo...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I want to continue to believe in the SPCA and what they represent, but unfortunately, after a really awful experience, I would not recommend them to anyone. I award them 0 stars. I found a feral...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These cats are watching birds on color TVs. Why would they want to be adopted and leave all that behind? I'm just kidding, it's just a testament to the great conditions the animals have at the SPCA....
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As someone who does a lot of animal rescue work, it's a given that I love the SF SPCA. The SF SPCA is a model program for shelters throughout the country. They offer a comprehensive program of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adopted Willie from the SF SPCA in November...I met him while doing a story on the adoptable pets in the windows at Macy's for the holidays and it was love at first sight. When I heard how he was a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adopted my beautiful cat from here about 8 years ago. He's got a raspy voice and a heart filled with love. Unfortunately, my old man is getting older and is starting to look a little sad. When he...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is nicer than my apartment. That makes me sad. But I'm glad the animals are being well treated. I can't say that I've ever adopted or volunteered here, unfortunately. Not that I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you have even a few hours of spare time, volunteer. It will do you and the critters a lot of good.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just adopted a beautiful 2-yr-old cat from the SPCA (was Kazoo, is now Osiris, a name more befitting of his regal Egyptian/Halloweeny spookiness), and despite the obvious somber moments that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As far as I can see this place is beyond reproach. I am so impressed by the work they do and the care they give to these animals. Anytime I read something negative about this place it seems to be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I want to explain that I completely advocate the wonderful progress that the SFSPCA has made in setting a model for other shelters around the country. The shelter is an amazing facility --...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's affordable care. The people at the front desk are friendly and helpful. I like the vets here too. Overall I am pleased with the service here!!! I will never board him there again though-- he...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've gotten all but one of my cats here over the course of my lifetime, and no complaints. Well, one of them was kind of fucked up, but that was back in the 80's and really, who wasn't? They only take...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the SPCA... Who doesn't? I've gotten 3 animals here, and love them. Who could give any place that's no-kill and gives stray orphaned animals loving homes anything less than 5 stars... 'Nuff...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ALthough my servie from them deserves a 1/2 star, I cannot give them such a low rating because I really respect what it is that they do. If you're looking to save some animals, go here and adopt. They...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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San Francisco is very much an animal friendly city. Home to many dog laws and animal care givers, it's no wonder that this place boasts some of the best animal shelter and care support in the country....
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even if you aren't in the market for a new pet, it's fun to window shop. The profiles are fun to read and the furballs are fun to watch.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so many dogs...so little time
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to find a pet. They keep the cats/dogs very healthy and are very caring people. Friendly staff and extremely friendly animals. Go get yourself a new friend!
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The San Francisco SPCA is awesome. I have a colony of feral cats that hang around my backyard and the good folks of the SPCA feral cat program helped me get them spayed and neutered -- and it didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tax deductable charity for the prevention of cruelty to animals. Donated my car to them a couple years ago. Website: http://www.sfspca.org
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2004
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We took our kitten to get fixed and it was very inexpensive. $40 for neuter and $25 for a micro chip! The only down side was that we could not check on him during the 8 hour period that they held him at the...
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