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.

Jane Tobin 4/4/25 Jane Tobin 4/4/25

Moving On, Looking Back

Call me sentimental, but I love the line in "Closing Time" by Semisonic: Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.

Nina Irani 6/4/21 Nina Irani 6/4/21

Shared Lives: Why an Urban Commission Helps Farm Animals

As an urban organization, much of our attention at the Commission of Animal Control and Welfare is focused on the animals within our city limits.

Annemarie Fortier 4/2/21 Annemarie Fortier 4/2/21

Beyond Labels: We Are All Animal People

In my time serving on the San Francisco Animal Control and Welfare Commission, I’ve seen and heard issues regarding all sorts of domestic and wild animals.

Nina Irani 3/5/21 Nina Irani 3/5/21

How a Shih Tzu Named Charlotte Made Me an Animal Advocate

Charlotte was not just a case of love at first sight for me. This little friend opened my eyes to animal issues, starting with the inhumane conditions where dogs like Charlotte often originate – puppy mills.