About the Placer SPCA

 

About Placer SPCA

Our Mission

The mission of the Placer Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Placer SPCA) is to enhance the lives of companion animals and support the human-animal bond.

Our Vision

The vision of Placer SPCA is to ensure:

  • 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 in Placer County has access to affordable spay and neuter services
  • Every companion animal is treated with kindness and respect

Our Values

  • Adaptability: We are flexible and responsive in meeting the ever-changing needs of the animals and people in our community
  • Compassion to All: We show kindness and understanding towards all people and animals
  • Education & Awareness: We engage with the community through educational programs and public information efforts to increase awareness and understanding
  • Integrity: We earn trust by always being honest and fair while treating all people and animals with dignity and respect
  • Responsible Stewardship: We are careful and responsible with the animals and resources entrusted to our care
  • Safety (Animals, Staff, and Community): We ensure a safe workplace, and foster a safer community for people and animals

As we live these values, we support our mission and vision, as well as help the community understand and appreciate the work of the Placer SPCA.

Equity Statement

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.

About Us

All of us at Placer SPCA are proud of our center’s history and our reputation within our diverse community of more than 300,000. Through years of dedication and hard work, the staff and volunteers at Placer SPCA have created a truly unique companion animal center where the animals really do come first, and where we are collectively committed to creating a community where every adoptable companion animal has a loving home.

Founded in 1973, Placer SPCA plays an active role in serving the animals and the people of our community. Placer SPCA is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating the humane treatment of animals in Placer County as well as a safer, healthier community overall. Placer SPCA is funded solely by donations, grants, bequests and fees for service.

In its early years, Placer SPCA operated without a shelter facility of its own and was run entirely through volunteers who found foster homes for the animals. In 1995, a shelter was completed which now houses over 4,000 animals a year and includes an education room and treatment rooms for sick and injured animals.

Today, Placer SPCA continues to grow and provide many innovative programs to enhance animal well-being and improve adoptability, such as: kennel enrichment and socialization strategies, behavior modification counseling and training, foster care and mobile adoption. We also work closely with the community to provide adoption counseling, spay/neuter assistance and education, pet lost and found, humane education, collaborative rescue efforts, and volunteer opportunities.

4-Star Charity Navigator

 

 

 

 

Placer SPCA is proud to announce that as of 2021 we have received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent evaluator of charities, for 15 consecutive years. This places us in the top 1% of charities nation-wide for our fiscal responsibility and transparency. For more information on what this rating means, click here. To view our profile on Charity Navigator, click here.

Platinum Level GuideStar Participant

   

Placer SPCA is a platinum-level GuideStar participant, demonstrating our commitment to transparency. To view our profile on GuideStar, click here.

Annual Animal Statistics and Life Saving Percentage:

Placer SPCA is proud to follow the Asilomar Accords, the national standard on data collection and transparency for animal shelters.

For a full report of our 2023 animal intake and outcomes (Asilomar Accords), please click here.

To view or download Placer SPCA’s 2023 Year in Review that includes additional annual statistics and highlights, please click here.  

Financial Statements

Placer SPCA’s Nonprofit Status