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Our Philosophy
Benefits of adopting older animals
Why mixed breeds make great companion animals
So You Want to Adopt a Puppy....
Available Small Animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.)
Available Other Animals (reptiles, farm animals, etc.)
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Our Philosophy
Some of the animals in our shelter were stray or abandoned; others -- animals perfect in all the important ways -- were turned in or "surrendered" by their owners for various reasons. Some owners didn't have enough time, some had to move. Some dogs were surrendered because they barked too much or didn't bark enough. Many of our animals are mixed breeds, yet roughly a quarter are purebred. The one thing that all PHS/SPCA animals have in common is that each is hoping for a loving new home.
Our adoption process seeks to make the best possible match between you and your new companion, to ensure a lifelong commitment. We do our best to match the animal's needs and temperament with the adopter's lifestyle. We place thousands of animals in loving homes every year and are proud to say most adoptions result in lifelong relationships.
The State of California requires that all animals adopted from PHS/SPCA (and any animal shelter or rescue group) are spayed or neutered before they go home. Because this is so important and one of the primary measures to end pet overpopulation in San Mateo County, spaying/neutering is included in the adoption fee.
Having a companion animal brings rewards -- friendship and unconditional love -- as well as responsibilities such as providing nutritious food and fresh water, regular veterinary care, time for exercise and training and lots of quality interaction.
The Adoption Procedure
When a potential adopter comes into the shelter and sees an animal he or she is interested in adopting, we ask the potential adopter to first complete an Adoption Profile. Then, one of our knowledgeable customer service representatives brings the adopter and animal together in one of our Get Acquainted Rooms. There they have a quiet, private space to get to know each other better. During the visit, the customer service representative may discuss the following:
- past experiences with animals and current animals in the home
- lifestyle, including work schedule and the kinds of activities they plan to do with their companion animal
- housing situation - own or rent, size of yard, etc.
Shelter Hours
11 am to 7 pm, Monday through Friday
11 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday
Closed all major holidays
It is often not possible for our staff to complete adoptions for visitors arriving less than an hour before our posted closing times.
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