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.

Michael Angelo Torres 8/1/25 Michael Angelo Torres 8/1/25

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.”

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.