Peninsula Humane Society (PHS) and SPCA

Educates the public about animal care and protection, offers classes in dog obedience, provides a lost-and-found service for dogs and cats and a low-cost spay/neutering service.

Description:

Shelters approximately 12,000 animals per year, including domestic animals and wildlife. Educates the public about animal care and protection. Trains volunteers who teach humane education in the schools. School classes and other groups may come to the center for tours. Offers animals for adoption. Offers classes in dog and puppy training, a free Behavior Helpline and a Pet Loss Support Group for those who are grieving the loss of a pet. Provides a county-wide lost and found program for dogs and cats as well as animal control and cruelty investigations. Provides temporary sheltering for pets belonging to domestic abuse victims. Provides low-cost spay and neuter service for cats, rabbits and dogs by appointment. Owners must furnish written proof of current vaccinations prior to surgery. Cats and dogs may be spayed if up to four weeks pregnant. Holds a low-cost vaccination clinic the first Wednesday of every month from 6-8 pm. Will vaccinate dogs and cats for rabies, feline leukemia, feline distemper and canine distemper. Microchips are also available at these clinics. Wildlife Care Center takes sick, injured or orphaned wild animals, rehabilitates them and then releases them back into the wild. Gives wildlife appreciation and education presentations for school and community groups. Volunteers are recruited and training provided for hands-on animal care. Volunteers are also needed for office help, dog and cat TLC and education programs. Donations are needed to rehabilitate sick and/or injured domestic animals and for many other programs and services. Membership includes a subscription to "Pawprint." Speakers are available for community groups. The Humane Society also has a thrift shop, Pick of the Litter, located at 1127 Chula Vista Avenue, Burlingame. Shop hours are 10 am-5 pm, Monday through Saturday, and Sunday, 11 am-4 pm. The shop sells gently used clothing, toys, furniture, kitchenware, tools, books and other items donated by area residents. To volunteer, call 650-340-7022, ext. 328. To donate, call 650-340-7022, ext. 327. The Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA opened its new Center for Compassion at 1450 Rollins Road in Burlingame. This new center houses all adoptable animals, all wildlife rehabilitation services, a kitten nursery, retail store, education center, and administration. Residents looking for lost pets, as well as owners surrendering pets, need to visit our shelter at 12 Airport Boulevard in San Mateo.

Location

Public Transit:

SAMTRANS stops within 1 mile.

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

Spanish

Accessibility Options:

Disabled Parking
Disabled Restroom
Ramp
Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

Spay and neuter service for dogs and cats. Adoptions: dogs $100 ($75 if age 5 or over); cats $80 ($50 if age 5 or over). Dog training classes offered. Cash and checks accepted.

Audience:

San Mateo County residents

Eligibility:

None

How to Apply:

Complete adoption profile in person. Low-cost spay/neuter clinic: Call for appointment and for presurgical care instructions.

Service Wait Estimate:

Varies.

Service Areas:

North Santa Clara County
San Francisco County
San Mateo County