Riley loves meeting new people, enjoys playing fetch, and playing with other dogs. There is just one quality that sets her apart from most other dogs—she’s deaf. PHS/SPCA helped match Riley with a family that met her special needs. Read More
The little homeless terrier was attempting to cross a busy road when he was struck—not just once, but twice—by unsuspecting drivers. Thankfully a Good Samaritan spotted the dog, removed him from the road and called Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA for help. Read More
Thanks to PHS/SPCA’s Pet Food Bank, owners can stay bonded with their pets, even while facing household budget limitations. Read More
The generosity of our donors makes it possible for gregarious pups like Nacho to find new homes. Read how Nacho found a home where he can love and be loved. Read More
Abandoned by the side of the road, a kitten named Turkey went from near death to living a full life in her new home. Read More
Archie and Mango started their journey in our shelter being a little unsure, but with support from our staff, volunteers and supporters like you, the duo is flourishing in their new home. Read More
Specialized care from Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA has helped two batches of Burrowing Owls grow into healthy adults. Learn more about our success at the Burrowing Owl Nursery. Read More
In June 2020, Meraxes went missing. His family searched, but they were unable to find him. Thanks to a concerned citizen and PHS/SPCA, Meraxes was reunited with his family after four months in the wild. Read More
During a routine inspection of the fire engines, firefighters at the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department discovered five abandoned kittens in need of our care. Read More
Surrendered at 10 years old, Lucy was shy and struggling to adjust to her new reality. Little did we know, she was just waiting for her new family to walk through our doors. Read More
Though not physically injured, staff could tell Betty had a broken heart when she was found. Now, her heart is whole again thanks to care from PHS/SPCA staff and the love of her new family. Read More
Named in honor of their royal counterparts, Kate and Meghan were brought in after being found motherless. They were hungry and in need of help. The Kitten Nursery helped them recover and find their new palace. Read More
Burrowing owls are in crisis. In fact, a majority don't even survive into adulthood. We have a plan to save this unique species, but we need your help. Read More
When Trixie's family of nine years surrendered her to PHS/SPCA, the odds were against her. But her infectious personality and good behavior led her to her forever home. Read More
Ten years ago, we opened our on-site Kitten Nursery to give underage, motherless and abandoned kittens a second chance at life; it was one of the first of its kind in the nation. Read More
More than 100 dogs have graduated and been adopted into new homes through a program that tasks minimum-security inmates with care and training of dogs with behavior problems. Read More
Nearly 10,000 surgeries have been performed through PHS/SPCA’s Mobile Spay and Neuter program since it began in 2006 to help reduce animal overpopulation. Read More
Julius the orange tabby had a rough start in life. But thanks to some kind hearts along the way, he eventually found his forever home. Read More
At just nine months old, Jay was the victim of a hit-and-run. Never losing his loving spirit, Jay healed from his injuries and found his happy ending with a new family. Read More
