Peninsula Humane Society

PHS/SPCA is a private, independent not-for-profit animal welfare organization with an intake facility at 12 Airport Blvd. in San Mateo and its Center for Compassion adoption facility at 1450 Rollins Rd. in Burlingame. Major PHS/SPCA programs and services include: sheltering of stray and unwanted animals (from San Mateo County); rehoming animals through an adoption program; wildlife rehabilitation for animals from San Francisco through northern Santa Clara County; animal rescue and animal cruelty investigation; community outreach and education; low-cost spay/neuter; and public obedience classes. PHS/SPCA also operates a secondhand store, Pick of the Litter, on Chula Vista Ave. in Burlingame. PHS/SPCA receives no financial support from national animal welfare organizations such as HSUS (Humane Society of the United States), but relies on generous support from local residents to operate.