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. ... More

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://www.sfspca.org/news/060725_kittengarten.shtml The SPCA is very progressive organization, with a new, spacious, and humane adoption center: Maddie's. No cages and kennels here... instead, a spacious condo for each animal! http://www.sfspca.org/adoption/maddies.shtml SPCA has been at the forefront of the feral cat population by helping trap and spay/neuter feral cats, and socializing feral kittens so they can be adpoted, thererby breaking the cycle. This is Kitten Kindergarten info from their site: The San Francisco SPCA is pleased to announce the return of "Kitten Kindergarten," classes for people who would like to prepare themselves for kitten owner/guardianship. We have had so much success with our Puppy Classes, that we would like to carry that over to benefit our young felines and their families-to-be. Our experience has proven that adopters who are fully prepared for the realities of pet ownership make better "parents" for our homeless cats and dogs. Our ultimate goal is help these homeless pets find -and stay- in loving homes. Here is what you will need to know about KITTEN KINDERGARTEN at The SF/SPCA: Attend our FREE Kitten Kindergarten class prior to choosing a kitten and learn basic tips on kitten care. Qualified adopters will receive a $25 discount at the time of adoption. Discount is not valid if the adoption takes place prior to taking the class.
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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... More

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. Anyone can come in and take a look at the hundred of cats being displayed. They are not in cages, rather they live in condos, supplied with their own television sets playing videos about birds. The condos are each individually designed for that cat's particular need. There are tons of volunteers on hands to answer any questions for you. There are in depth interviews for pet owner prospects so the SPCA knows that you are a good animal owner. There should be places just like this in every city or town so all animals are well cared for!
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