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.

Mikaila Garfinkel 7/4/25 Mikaila Garfinkel 7/4/25

Let’s Talk About It: Animal Agriculture and the Climate Crisis

One glimmer of hope in the pending doom of a scorchingly hot summer? Our city is leading by example and showing the world that it’s committed to taking climate change seriously.

Michael Angelo Torres 6/6/25 Michael Angelo Torres 6/6/25

Ch-ch-changes: Hellos and Goodbyes at the Animal Commission

As with any change, there’s a sense of excitement about what is coming as well as a little sadness over what has drawn to a close.

Michael Angelo Torres 5/2/25 Michael Angelo Torres 5/2/25

The Case Against Glue Traps

And among those who have paid attention to this issue, the consensus is that a glue trap ban is long overdue.

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.

Mikaila Garfinkel 3/7/25 Mikaila Garfinkel 3/7/25

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.