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The Sacramento SPCA is an open admission animal shelter, which means we accept animals that are surrendered to us regardless of health, age, breed or behavior. Open admission shelters play an essential role in providing care to the thousands of animals that would otherwise have no safe refuge. The Sacramento SPCA believes in helping the greatest number of animals with our available resources. Euthanasia is determined by the results of the animal’s health and behavioral evaluation and the resources we have available to us at the time. The Sacramento SPCA is committed to saving animal lives and practices each step of the “no kill” equation including: providing medical care, adoptions, working on behavior and training, developing partnerships within the community and with rescue groups, maintaining a strong foster program, providing free services to seniors to keep their pets, and operating an on-site low-cost spay/neuter and vaccine clinic. We utilize every resource we have before the difficult decision to euthanize is considered. The Sacramento SPCA also offers an option for owned animals when there is a verified need for end of life services.

Recognizing that fauna, flora, and ecosystems contribute ecologically, economically, culturally, spiritually, and aesthetically to our lives... Understanding that a considerate, educated, and thoughtfully formed relationship between natural and human environments is essential for the harmonious co-existence of all species... Acknowledging that the activities of people impact the natural world, sometimes adversely... Believing that we can make an effort to remedy the unfavorable effects of humanity's actions, promote tolerance for the needs of all life, and contribute to balance on earth... Avian Haven was founded in Freedom, Maine as a non-profit wild bird rehabilitation center dedicated to the return of injured and orphaned wild birds of all species to natural roles in the wild. In practice, the rehabilitation and repatriation of wildlife is a medical, ecological, geographical, cultural, and educational endeavor. In fulfilling these facets, Avian Haven provides: Comprehensive medical care in a modern, well-equipped clinic. Rehabilitation in an environment designed to simulate natural conditions. Research and education to other wildlife rehabilitators and wildlife professionals on a local, state, and national level. Opportunities for enhanced awareness and education to the general public and academic institutions.