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 four locations: the Adoption & Education Center in Roseville, the Intake Facility (formerly the Placer Companion Animal Center) in Roseville, the Pet Adoption and Resource Center in Auburn, and the 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. The new Veterinary & Foster Care Center will elevate veterinary services for injured and sick homeless animals entering the shelter and will 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) or the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). 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
- Monetary donations to help provide life-saving medical treatment to animals in need through our "Guardian Angel" program
- Donations of blankets, towels, treats and more to help animals in our care
- Pet food for our Pet Food Assistance Program, helping families facing financial hardship feed their pets
Placer SPCA's most pressing need, currently, is still space. While we moved into Phase I of our new campus - the Adoption & Education Center - we are still fundraising to build our veterinary clinic and intake center for pets in need. If you are interested in buying a brick at our new facility to support these efforts, or learn about other naming opportunities, please contact funddevelopment@placerspca.org or (916) 872-6162.
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
Tax id (EIN)
94-2607682
Mission Category
Animal Related
Operating Budget
$1,000,001-$5 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