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Charitable Veterinary Fund in San Francisco - www.sfaidforanimals.org All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by the law.

San Francisco Aid for Animals (SFAfA) was founded in 2011 by four San Francisco veterinarians who were alarmed by the number of pets being euthanized or surrendered due to their owner’s inability to pay for veterinary care. In 2012, after raising money through donations, they began providing grants to San Francisco area veterinarians to help pet guardians pay for their pet’s urgent, treatable medi

cal conditions. SFAfA is fiscally sponsored by the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Inquiring Systems Inc. Donations can be made via our website: www.sfafa.org

05/27/2026

Last call to make your change count ⏳

Through the end of May, you can support SFAfA just by rounding up your purchase at Cole Hardware. If you’ve been meaning to stop by—this is your sign.

Let’s finish the month strong together ❤️

05/20/2026

Halfway through May—have you rounded up yet?

Stop by Cole Hardware and support SFAfA with a quick tap at checkout. It takes seconds, but helps fund critical programs and services in our community. Let’s keep the momentum going 💪

05/14/2026

Your weekend errands just got more meaningful 🛠️
When you shop at Cole Hardware this month, don’t forget to round up or donate your change at checkout to support SFAfA

Whether it’s paint, plants, or a quick fix—you can turn everyday purchases into real impact. Small change. Big difference.

05/03/2026

Big news for May 🎉
We’re proud to partner with Cole Hardware, a beloved, family-owned Bay Area staple for over 100 years!
All month long, when you shop at any Cole Hardware location, you can round up your purchase at checkout to support SFAfA
It’s a simple way to give back while picking up what you need for your home, garden, or next project.

📍 Participating stores: Cole Valley, Polk Street, SoMa, North Beach (SF) + College Ave (Oakland)
Every cent makes a difference ❤️

04/24/2026

Meet Luna! She is a 3 year old Toy Poodle that needed cataract surgery which is uncommon for a little pup this young. She was not adjusting to her vision loss well and her future quality of life was compromised. The surgery was a success, which reduced the chance of secondary ocular problems and she has regained her vision!

04/17/2026

Canelo’s dad rushed him to the emergency center, where the staff stabilized him and started his treatment.

The sweet pup had deep puncture wounds all over his neck and throat and severe swelling. He was at risk for necrosis, a deadly condition where flesh dies from the inside out due to lack of blood flow.

He needed more help and that’s when he came to Fix Our Ferals. The team got to work right away. It took multiple surgeries and nine visits total, but it was worth it. Canelo survived, and is thricing!

A few months on, Canelo accompanied his dad to help the clinic with some carpentry work on-site. They repaired the clinic's gate and built an urgently needed fence. How sweet of Canelo to give back to the clinic that helped him! We are so happy to see Canelo back to his normal self!

04/10/2026

Two cats sat huddled in a pet store cage. They had just lost their home after their owner moved to a nursing facility. Fortunately, a family came in and adopted the 6-year-old cats, won over by their loving nature. Mona and Meeka became part of the family, nudging hands for affection and sunbathing in the window. Some seven years later, they noticed Mona had a loose tooth fragment, causing her discomfort when eating.

At the Peninsula Avenue Veterinary Clinic, they discovered the senior cat had a broken tooth and issues with two premolars. Fortunately, a grant from San Francisco Aid for Animals provided the funding and Dr. Linda Hall donated her services for the balance. After the procedure, Mona was back to her mellow, sweet nature, much to the relief of her family!

04/06/2026

Mona, a tiny pup full of life, suddenly became very sick—what started as mild symptoms quickly turned into a life-threatening condition.

After multiple emergency visits and a critical diagnosis, she needed urgent surgery her family couldn’t afford.

Thanks to life-saving support, Mona got the care she needed—and today, she’s back to her playful, loving self.

Stories like hers are why this work matters. ❤️

03/31/2026

Skipper, a Bichon Frisé, was adopted by his owner six years ago from an elderly friend
with health issues. Skipper and his owner went through some tough stretches, but were always there for each other.

Recently, Skipper began having trouble with his teeth, moaning in pain and having trouble eating. So, his owner took the 11-year-old senior dog to a veterinarian where he was diagnosed with severe dental disease. She frantically called animal clinics, but they all quoted costs in the thousands of dollars. Fortunately, Vets in Vans in Oakland told her they would try to work something out!

With funding from San Francisco Aid for Animals and Vets in Vans donating services, Skipper had six teeth pulled and made a quick recovery. “He’s doing great,” said his owner, who is still cooking his meals. “I really love him a lot and he loves me too.”

03/19/2026

Pet tips - cats and hair balls!

Cats vomiting hair balls can be a concern. If they are vomiting weekly or even monthly, it could be a sign of GI issues. Make sure to go see your vet.

Follow sfafa.org for more tips on keeping your pets safe and healthy!

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San Francisco, CA
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https://www.sfafa.org/

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