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

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 and most comprehensive 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 70,000 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.

Placer SPCA is not affiliated with any other entity and does not receive donations from ASPCA or HSUS.

4-Star Charity Navigator

 

 

 

 

Placer SPCA has received a 4-star rating for the 17th consecutive year from Charity Navigator–America’s largest independent evaluator of charities, placing 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 2024 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