It's official!

Our lease agreement is signed and we're about to break ground on our new facility in Sacramento!

“To say I'm thrilled about the unlimited potential this site holds for SSPA’s programs and shelter dogs is an understatement," said SSPA Director Delyse Gannaway. "This new facility is a game-changer, and it will allow us to help even more of these amazing pets in need and save more lives!"

It's going to take a village to get this up and running, so if you'd like to volunteer for the effort, please email us at sspadogs@gmail.com and we'll add you to our list!

We'll likely plan some weekend trips to the site in the near future to get organized and start setting it up!

A few needs at the site: fencing is the biggest one, along with garbage cans and baby pools!

‣ URGENT! Stockton shelter is already overflowing with dogs, with the busiest day for shelters nationwide - July 5 - coming up! If you can take in a dog and clear a kennel, email sspadogs@gmail.com.

‣ We need a temporary foster for stunning Scarlett from July 6-July 21.

‣ Honey needs transport from her temporary foster home in Williams (Colusa County) to the Stockton shelter on July 3, arriving at the shelter before 5 p.m.! Please email sspadogs@gmail.com if you can help!

‣ Top dogs who need out of the shelter right now: Lego, Balto, Drew, Trix, Gidget and Marley. If you can take one in as a foster or forever dog, please email sspadogs@gmail.com!

‣ Top dogs who need new foster (or forever) homes: Lily, Gabbie, Gracie and Roger. If you can take one in, please email sspadogs@gmail.com!

‣ Can you help Stockton shelter kittens? The shelter is inundated with bottle babies who need caring fosters! If you can take a few in, please email sspadogs@gmail.com today!

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Meet 1-year-old Cash, who’s lucky enough to be one of our dogs in a loving foster home!

This handsome guy is absolutely precious. He takes a bit of time to warm up with people, but will come out of his shell and show his fun, silly and playful side! He adores other playful dogs and would do best in a home with other dogs. We suspect he would be OK with mannerly children. He’s wonderful!

Don’t miss out on this absolute gem; apply to adopt him today by emailing sspadogs@gmail.com.

It turns out Bean (black and white) has been home for a while!

Her fosters realized they simply couldn't give this cutie pie up!

Her foster-turned-adopter Leane sent us this photo with the following update: "Welcome home Bean! Or 'Beans' as the baby has named her. Matching sister collars and her own tag! We are so happy to officially have her as part of the family. We just love her to pieces!"

Dodge, our beloved old man, found his home recently!

His adopter Sherri said, "Dodge is settling in. He claimed a pillow in the dining room and that's been his spot! As long as he's happy, that's what matters!"

Congratulations Dodgikins! And thank you, Sherri and Roy, for giving this lovable senior a great home!

Don’t forget: If you adopted through SSPA, we offer post-adoption counseling to help with your new dog’s transition into your home! Email sspadogs@gmail.com! You can send "Happy Tails" updates there as well!

These are some of our incredible adoptable dogs who really need homes!

To view all adoptable dogs, visit sspetsalive.com or stocktonca.gov/animals!

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