For more than 50 years, the Placer SPCA has played a vital role in our community by reuniting lost pets with their owners, enabling struggling families and individuals to keep their pets when times are tough, and matching homeless pets with those searching for a companion. What was created in 1973 through the compassion of a group of volunteers has become a best-practice model for animal care and welfare in our community.
Today, the Placer SPCA is the largest animal welfare provider in the county and houses, feeds, and cares for up to 4,000 homeless animals annually among our five locations: the Adoption & Education Center in Roseville, Veterinary & Foster Care Center in Roseville, Intake Facility in Roseville, Pet Adoption and Resource Center in Auburn, and Pet Food Express Cat Adoption Center at the Fountains shopping center in Roseville. Working closely with the community, the Placer SPCA provides adoption counseling, spay/neuter assistance and education, pet lost and found, pet classes and workshops, collaborative rescue efforts, and volunteer opportunities. Placer SPCA is supported by 700+ volunteers who collectively give 50,000 hours annually through their service.
As the needs of our community grow, Placer SPCA continues to evolve, expanding services like our new Veterinary & Foster Care Center. With the new Veterinary & Foster Care Center, Placer SPCA will elevate veterinary services for injured and sick homeless animals entering the shelter and help pet owners within our community who are struggling to find affordable, accessible veterinary wellness care.
Contrary to common belief, the Placer SPCA is not affiliated with any other entity and does not receive donations from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). We do not receive government funding outside of contracted services. Our programs are funded solely through private donations, charitable foundations, corporate grants, fees for service, and a thrift store.
Placer SPCA's mission is to enhance the lives of companion animals and support the human-animal bond. Placer SPCA's vision is that every adoptable companion animal in Placer County has a home; every lost companion animal in Placer County is reunited with its owner; every dog and cat owner has access to affordable spay and neuter services; and every companion animal is treated with kindness and respect.
- People looking to add the perfect companion to their home through adoption
- People willing to temporarily open their homes and hearts to animals in need by fostering
- Monetary donations to help support:
--critical medical care for animals with special or complex needs before adoption. Donations to our Guardian Angel Medical Fund help cover the costs of diagnostics like lab work and x-rays, surgeries, dental care, and rehabilitation.
--families facing financial hardship by providing access to essential preventative veterinary care like vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, as well as pet food assistance. By supporting our Helping Paws Community Pet Fund you are helping to remove financial barriers, keeping pets healthy and safely at home.
--families and pets needing comfort, dignity, and peace when recovery is no longer possible. The Rainbow Bridge Fund ensures elderly, seriously ill, or suffering animals are surrounded by gentle care and compassion in their final moments, honoring their lives and the bond they share with those who love them.
- In-kind donations from our Wish List including food, blankets, towels, treats and more to help animals in our care.
Placer SPCA welcomes all members of our community to work together to enhance the lives of companion animals and support the human-animal bond. We are committed to serving the pets and people of Placer County and embracing an atmosphere where all feel comfortable and included. We believe a diverse organization is a healthy organization and will continue in our efforts to provide an equitable and inclusive environment.
Organization name
Placer SPCA
1973
Mission Category
Animal Related
Operating Budget
$5,000,001-$10 million
Organization Need
Other, Funding: Program, Funding: Unrestricted, In-Kind Donations, Space: Office or Other
Demographics Served
Animals, General population
Local Counties Served
Placer
Address
200 Tahoe AvenuePlacer, CA, US