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.
Pandas in Zoos: Nothing is Black and White
Zoo issues were on the Animal Commission’s agenda at our recent July meeting, which included a highly informative presentation, “Pandas in Zoos: Issues and Challenges.”
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.
An Ode to San Franciscans Who Show Up for Animals
Amid the chaos, there have been inspiring stories about citizens standing up for what’s right. And some of these stories are happening right here in San Francisco.