Commission Tails:
The Latest from SF Animal Control and Welfare
This month’s issue is supported in part by SF Animal Medical Center and dog lovers like you.
When the Community Speaks, City Hall Listens!
At the Animal Commission, we have much to reflect on and even more to work toward in 2026.
Near Miss! City Task Force Reverses Recommendation to Close Animal Commission
As the San Francisco Animal Commission began to wrap up its 52nd year, its members found themselves facing a serious challenge.
Time for a Change: Why SF Should Ban Glue Traps
In September, commissioners voted unanimously to support recommendations to the mayor, Board of Supervisors, and city administrator to ban the sale and use of glue traps in San Francisco.
Looking Forward to February!
At February’s commission meeting, we’ll host a follow-up presentation from the nonprofit group Animal Outlook about live animal markets in the city.
New Beginnings, But the Work Continues
As the Animal Commission welcomes the new year, we’ll see a combination of new and old business items on the agenda.