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.
See You in September? Probably Not
The importance of all the animal-related issues the community brings to us to discuss at our monthly meetings hasn’t changed, but our council’s certainty about anything else, has.
Animal Advocacy: The Path Forward
Governance wasn't the only business before the council last month. We also revisited three animal advocacy issues: Crocker Amazon Park, mandatory spay and neuter legislation, and giant pandas.
The Name Game: Onward, Council Members!
As San Francisco settles into our usual slightly colder version of summer, “The only constant in life is change.” This month that saying seems particularly appropriate.
New Year, New Opportunities
Now that the champagne bottles have been recycled, the confetti swept up, and the holiday cheer is tucked away once again, I’m ready to welcome 2026 head on.
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.