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3.6 (319 reviews)
Closed • 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Gary J.

Taking my girl to get her dog his shots was a really good experience. We wanted to finally get him vaccinated so we can start taking him out in public and to dog parks. The directions to the place weren't very straightforward, but after driving around the property we eventually spotted the sign on the building. Before he got his shots, we had to sign him in, and the staff was sooooo friendly. You could immediately tell they genuinely loved dogs. Having such welcoming and caring staff made the visit a lot easier and less stressful for both us and the dogs. While we were there, we also ran into some other friendly dogs, which was nice. There was even a mini dog park area in the front for pets waiting for their visit, along with a water bowl for the dogs and cats. It was a thoughtful touch that made the place feel very pet friendly. Overall, it was a really good visit. We'll definitely be coming back for his second round of shots, and honestly, I'm excited to bring him back already Lastly, there's no photos or video recording while your pet is getting its shots.

Toast ready to go home
Amy G.

We live a few hours away, and they happily helped us find our companion animal when plans changed as we were driving through. When I called to see if we might be able to come by even though we live in Reno, they answered kindly and said they adopt long distance all the time! The facility is beautiful, and the animals are well-taken care of. Also, their website is fantastic and updates in real time. We adopted a 1 year old American shorthair named Toast-- toast had a sign on her kennel that she wasn't available yet, and when we asked, our matchmaker was very helpful explaining all the paperwork for all the cats. We were able to meet her, even though she wasn't yet available. We had to come back and pick her up after her spay 2 days later, which ended up happening a day earlier than scheduled and she didn't have to be in a car for a long ride home right after the surgery. The staff remembered us when we came back, and also gave us a plastic carrier for the long ride home rather than Toast riding in a box. Considerate, easy to work with, knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do. Went the extra mile. Thank you for our sweet furball!

Being responsible parents
Malikah H.

Came here for my pups puppy shots and this place was not only affordable but treated all the animals with compassion and care. This is definitely my go to spot for affordable care. The appointment was a bit long to get the first one about 6 weeks but the second appointment was just the required 4 weeks. When we arrived the flow was so organized and had us in and out

Skye resting next to her sister (foster to adopt Bradshaw spca --spayed 2 months prior).
Olivia T.

Our puppy we brought in to have spayed had some complications to her surgery site (swelling and a bit of oozing). I contacted the spca spay email sending pictures and asking what I should do. They emailed back same day and offered 2 appointments for the next day. I brought her the next day-- they cleaned site and reapplied glue. Gave suggestions (trazadone for 5 days + confinement in house) and she is all healed now! I only dealt with volunteer, they did intake, moved us into room, got info, and then walked dog to doctor. I waited in room and they brought her back with update.

Bouchon in the SPCA, already returned once, unaware that this could be the end of the line.
Kathleen M.

My beautiful heart dog Marigold Marie crossed the Rainbow Bridge on April 20, 2026. I'm never without a doggie. The Quality of Life isn't there unless a wagging tail and a smiling face is there. I found Bouchon at the SPCA or he found me, I'm not 100 per cent sure, but I'm certain he and I saved each other's lives. I want to give a special shout-out to the staff at the Florin-Perkins Road facility. They were so nice and good-hearted, and the adoption process was so easy! This was a first for me; I've always gotten puppies to raise. This time, I chose a senior because seniors are cool. And contrary to popular opinion, old dogs can learn new tricks!

Our kitty, Whiskers Stripes Sunkiss,!!! Adopted her 13 yrs ago!!! Best decision ever!!!
Karen M.

I'm always greeted the minute I walk in. This kind lady saw that I was admiring a kitty in a room & told us that we can go in & see the kitty. The kitty was very friendly!!! As we walked around saying hi 2 all the animals, we saw all the workers being kind 2 the animals & making sure things were clean 4 them. We adopted our kitty from them 13yrs ago & we have spoiled her!!! We go back every now & them 2 say hi 2 all the babies & wish them luck on getting adopted!!! We will adopt again from them 1 day!!!

Bruno after scattering toys for me to "fetch"
Maria G.

After a bit of a wait ( we went on a Saturday, it was busy ) we came home with a sweet little dog. There were many larger dogs all would have made great companions

this little guy came from the SPCA and he's the love of my life
Douglas S.

this little guy came from SPCA and he's the love of my life. I wouldn't trade him in for anything in the world.

Jackie K.

Last year I was searching for a companion for my 13 yo yorkie, as her brother had passed ... I saw Cody on their website - his spca photo is attached ... I went in first thing the following day and adopted him ... he was 6 yo and needed to be fixed so I was able to bring him home a few days later - spca has been great in following up on some medical issues and just checking in on how he's been doing!!

Pretty Baby after being released from SPCA

Hello to the entire team at SPCA. I wanted to convey my deepest thanks to Paulina & Mia at Intake. If it weren't for both of them, a sweet girl named Pretty Baby would not have been alive today. I'm so very thankful to them both for giving this girl a chance to be treated at the facility. I would also like to thank DVM Michelle Meyer. God bless her heart, for doing everything possible for this girl. I will be forever grateful to Ms. Meyer for giving this baby, a chance at life. To know, what love and care is. Pretty Baby will be loved and cared for. She will be spoiled rotten. And its all thanks to the caring team at Sac SPCA. Thank you for not being too quick to make decision on euthanasia on this girl. Thank you for trying She is eating, drinking, using her litter box without any issues. Thank you so very much, Ms Meyer! With lots of blessings, Pretty Baby and her caretaker

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They neutered it all went well my cat and the process was quick and easy and all went great!

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Ask the Community - Sacramento SPCA

How much for s paid and a neuter?

Hi, all the pricing is available at https://www.sspca.org/post/spay-clinic-costs-fee-schedule

Do you have any services to have a dogs teeth cleaned?

Hello Mari, we do not currently offer pet dental services for the public.

How do I get contact with front desk?

There should be a contact number on their website.

Does the docs do surgery on dogs?

After joining the waitlist for spays/neuters for cats, approximately how long does it take to receive a reply? Not trying to rush anyone, but I do want to a rough idea for the sake of my cats.

Took about 3 months. Dropped off this morning. Nice facility.

How much does it cost to neuder my cat?

Hi Brandon! You can find a price list for our spay and neuter clinic on our website at… 

Do they neuter rabbits?

Hi Kaliah, Yes, we neuter rabbits! Information can be found on our website at… 

Do they take walk in's as far as shots are regarded ? And I heard Monday's & a Tuesday are the days for shots it's for a Chihuahua terrier mix.

In my experience, I have come as a walk-in and not had any issues with getting my dog vaccinated.

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“I was really scared & nervous at bringing my little dog here to get spayed but everything actually went pretty well!”

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I visited this establishment today with my sister, who has a severe disability and has been coming…read morehere more than twice a week for quite some time to spend time with the cats. She absolutely loves this place and has spoken so highly of it that I was excited to visit myself, as I have been wanting to adopt a cat. My sister is a huge animal lover. We grew up with dogs, currently have two dogs in our family, and one of them was adopted from a shelter. She also loves volunteering and supporting local businesses. This place has been somewhere she genuinely enjoys visiting. When we arrived today, there were no staff members around, but my sister knew her way around because she visits so frequently. While my sister and I were petting a cat in the office, we came out and overheard an older woman speaking to my sister's supportive living caregiver, stating that my sister was banned from the establishment. The way this situation was handled was completely unacceptable. Rather than speaking privately with the caregiver, this employee chose to discuss a serious accusation in a public area, directly in front of my sister, who was clearly confused and upset by what was happening. The employee accused my sister of abusing the cats, which is an extremely serious allegation. My sister immediately apologized and became visibly distressed because this is one of her favorite places to visit. We asked to speak with someone in a higher position to better understand what had happened. When the employee eventually came out with another staff member at the front desk, we were told that during my sister's previous visit on Saturday, she had allegedly been aggressive with a cat. We were then told to leave, without being given a meaningful opportunity to discuss the situation, understand the concerns, or explain anything from our perspective. We were treated as though we had done something criminal rather than as people trying to understand a serious situation. At one point, we were told, and I quote, "It has nothing to do with her disability." However, the way this situation was communicated and handled raises very real concerns about disability awareness, staff training, and how individuals with disabilities are treated at this establishment. If staff observed behavior that they believed was inappropriate around an animal, they could have calmly explained the concern, provided guidance on how to interact safely with the cats, and worked with her caregiver to ensure future visits were appropriate. Instead, the response was to ban her and dismiss our attempts to understand what had happened. My sister explained that she had taken a break from petting the cat, but that the cat appeared scared when they entered the room. I cannot independently verify everything that happened during the previous visit, but that is precisely why a respectful conversation would have been appropriate. I also found it concerning that there were no staff members visibly present when we arrived today and that visitors appeared able to walk into different rooms without supervision. If proper animal handling and visitor supervision are priorities, there should be clear expectations and staff available to communicate them. My biggest issue is not simply that my sister was banned. It is how the entire situation was handled. Animal welfare is important, and staff absolutely have a responsibility to protect the cats. However, that responsibility does not excuse publicly humiliating a visitor, making serious accusations without a respectful discussion, or failing to communicate concerns appropriately with a person who has a disability and their caregiver. Instead of immediately resorting to a permanent ban, why not explain the proper way to pet and interact with the cats? Why not work with the caregiver to help ensure that everyone can have a safe and positive experience? If there was a genuine concern about a cat's safety, it could have been addressed in a way that was both firm and compassionate. My sister deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, just like any other visitor. She should not leave a place she loves feeling confused, ashamed, and heartbroken because of the way staff chose to handle a situation. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this establishment to people looking to adopt a cat or spend time with animals, particularly families concerned about how visitors with disabilities or special needs may be treated. I would also be hesitant to support a business whose staff demonstrated so little compassion and professionalism in handling such a sensitive situation. I sincerely hope management takes this feedback seriously, reviews how this incident was handled, and considers how staff can better communicate with visitors with disabilities and their caregivers in the future. Protecting animals and treating people with dignity should not be mutually exclusive.

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