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.
Fresh Local Democracy: Speak Up Now!
Animal welfare advocacy became a much more public exercise after the Animal Control and Welfare Commission approved a report detailing animal welfare issues at the San Francisco Zoo.
Summer in the City! Two Local Issues Heat Up
Regarding animals, there are two issues - one involving the San Francisco Zoo, the other the Chaparral Corporation - that have been particularly heartbreaking for many local residents.
Supporting the Animals Who Support Us
In San Francisco, only 21% of available rentals allow pets and statewide only 30% do. Given that 70% of people in California consider themselves pet owners, this is a major deficit.
Love and Meetings the Second Time Around
Most of us would agree that some things are better on the second try. Not a lot of things perhaps, but maybe some of the more important ones.
What Makes You Grateful?
One of my efforts to promote mindfulness in my young children was to ask them each evening at dinner, “What are you grateful for?”