SSPA SSPA serves as a safety net for NorCal dogs in need. Pulling shelter dogs + training & playgroups!

Sacramento Shelter Pets Alive is a charitable nonprofit that serves as a safety net and support system for the shelter dogs, with a focus on the most vulnerable – large breed dogs. SSPA is a group of staff and volunteers dedicated to improving the quality of stay for dogs by providing innovative, comprehensive behavioral and rehabilitative programs, foster care and rescue support, and adoption ret

ention proven to sustain a high live outcome. Currently working with Stockton Animal Shelter dogs and other shelter pets.

📢 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION SOON: Sweet-as-pie, squishy, dog-friendly Doughboy, who happens to be deaf! This 2-year-old is ...
04/06/2025

📢 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION SOON: Sweet-as-pie, squishy, dog-friendly Doughboy, who happens to be deaf! This 2-year-old is truly the complete package!

📲 Email [email protected] and submit an adoption app at sspetsalive.org if you’re interested in this hunk!

😍 Look who landed in temp foster - cutie Cucumber! Huge thank you to Melissa for transporting this babe to safety and to...
04/02/2025

😍 Look who landed in temp foster - cutie Cucumber! Huge thank you to Melissa for transporting this babe to safety and to Kristine, Chris and the amazing Ace (who fostered just-adopted Jax) for temp fostering until this girl’s foster family is back in town. ❤️🙌

🙌 TEMP FOSTER FOUND! 📢 TEMPORARY FOSTER NEEDED for Cucumber! We have a foster lined up, but they’re out of town till Mon...
04/01/2025

🙌 TEMP FOSTER FOUND!

📢 TEMPORARY FOSTER NEEDED for Cucumber! We have a foster lined up, but they’re out of town till Monday! Who can take this 6-month-old playgroup rockstar in for a few days?! She’s absolutely fab and it’s a great way to dip your toes into fostering or do an adoption trial!

📲 Email [email protected] if you can help!

🙌❤️ And another piece of wonderful news: Look who landed in foster today - Doughboy, the incredible deaf dog! He’ll get ...
03/31/2025

🙌❤️ And another piece of wonderful news: Look who landed in foster today - Doughboy, the incredible deaf dog! He’ll get some time to decompress over the next few weeks, we’ll gather in-home info and then he will officially be available for adoption! HUGE THANK YOU to his foster, Rick! Stay tuned!

😍 UPDATE: Foster found! He’s safe!🙌 FOSTER NEEDED ASAP! This 2-year-old dude is an absolute rockstar - super affectionat...
03/29/2025

😍 UPDATE: Foster found! He’s safe!

🙌 FOSTER NEEDED ASAP! This 2-year-old dude is an absolute rockstar - super affectionate, loving, dog social and playful! He’s deaf, but he doesn’t let that or anything else hold him back one bit! Despite being perfection, he’s been failed by humans one too many times, so we need a COMMITTED FOSTER!

📲 Email [email protected] if you can be his hero and foster him!

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03/28/2025

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We're celebrating National Puppy Day in the best way possible, by celebrating Maybelline's adoption! She officially became a foster failure today and found her forever home! Whether you have an actual puppy or a puppy at heart, please share photos of how you are celebrating!

🙌🫶 Joyful Jax is soooo ready for his forever! This stunning boy loves everyone he meets. adores his dog buddies (male an...
03/28/2025

🙌🫶 Joyful Jax is soooo ready for his forever! This stunning boy loves everyone he meets. adores his dog buddies (male and female), and has done incredible well in the home and out in public! 📲 Email [email protected] to bring him home!

📸 Picture this:
🌸 Spring: Hiking through the wildflowers with him right by your side spreading smiles to all who pass.
☀️ Summer: Frolicking at the river or pool or staying in to Netflix and chill when it’s too hot.
🍂 Fall: Playing in the leaves and making everyone laugh (not to mention how cute he’d be for Halloween - Zero, anyone?!).
❄️ Winter: Cozying up with some hot chocolate by the fireplace and getting some of the best snuggles of your life!

🙌 Let’s get him home!

❤️🫶 SEND LOVE TO PHOENIX & HIS MOM MEGAN! Here’s a long-awaited update on incredible Phoenix - Bubba to his adopter. 🐦‍🔥...
03/27/2025

❤️🫶 SEND LOVE TO PHOENIX & HIS MOM MEGAN! Here’s a long-awaited update on incredible Phoenix - Bubba to his adopter. 🐦‍🔥 Many of you will remember this boy, who suffered severe burns and internal damage after being set on fire. 💔

He recently had a medical scare (pneumonia) and it wasn’t looking good, but this boy is all about hope, survival, kindness and love! With his amazing adopter Megan’s love and support and SSPA covering his medical insurance to assist with his thousands of dollars of continued medical care (thank you, donors!), this boy continues to defy expectations!

Phoenix has shined through as a survivor of horrific abuse. This boy has literally come from hell and defied the odds. He’s truly a remarkable being.

🙌 ADOPT ME! Precious Jax is wondering where his forever fam is! This 1-year-old guy is a beautiful blended mix between p...
03/26/2025

🙌 ADOPT ME! Precious Jax is wondering where his forever fam is! This 1-year-old guy is a beautiful blended mix between party animal and Netflix cuddle buddy. He loves to get his play on with other dogs and would do great with another playful dog in the home, or he’s content to be your one and only couch partner. He is lovely on leash, house trained (please remember adjustment time is always needed) and crate trained - although not in love with it. Jax impresses wherever he goes and all he meets!

📲 Email [email protected] to make this cutie patootie part of your family!

😍 Let’s kick this week off on a beautiful note! Maybelline has been home all along; her foster family officially adopted...
03/24/2025

😍 Let’s kick this week off on a beautiful note! Maybelline has been home all along; her foster family officially adopted her over the weekend! This beauty is absolutely lovely and soft! Her family is dedicated to helping her succeed, so they’ll keep coming to SSPA for training, playgroups and guidance as she builds confidence. How lucky are we, how lucky is she and how lucky is her fam?! ❤️❤️❤️

🙌 Look who went to a brewery with his foster parents today and rocked it: Jax, who’s accepting applications for adoption...
03/23/2025

🙌 Look who went to a brewery with his foster parents today and rocked it: Jax, who’s accepting applications for adoption!!! This 1-year-old guy is a beautiful blended mix between party animal and Netflix cuddle buddy. He loves to get his play on with other dogs and would do great with another playful dog in the home or he’s content to be your one and only couch partner. He is lovely on leash, house trained (please remember adjustment time is always needed) and crate trained - although not in love with it. Jax impresses wherever he goes and all he meets!

📲 Email [email protected] to make this cutie patootie part of your family!

😍 Lazy days with close buds. What could be better?! Look at adoptable Jax, in front, with his foster bro chillaxin’ on t...
03/22/2025

😍 Lazy days with close buds. What could be better?! Look at adoptable Jax, in front, with his foster bro chillaxin’ on the same bed! This guy’s a total rockstar who is a bundle of fun and joy, with an incredible cuddly side! He did great on a trip to a pet store and loves fellow playful dogs!

📲 Email [email protected] to adopt this cutie!

☘️ Happy spring! Adoptable 1-year-old Jax is ready to roll in the flowers with you and ensure you enjoy every second of ...
03/21/2025

☘️ Happy spring! Adoptable 1-year-old Jax is ready to roll in the flowers with you and ensure you enjoy every second of life! This boy is a bundle of fun and joy who also happens to be a pro snuggler! He also loves other playful dogs!

📲 Email [email protected] to adopt this cutie!

🙌 With this face, it’s a wonder that 1-year-old Brodee hasn’t found his forever! Plus, he’s a lil nugget at 35 lbs! Are ...
03/19/2025

🙌 With this face, it’s a wonder that 1-year-old Brodee hasn’t found his forever! Plus, he’s a lil nugget at 35 lbs! Are you an adventurous and active family? This tuxedo boy’s been waiting for you! Have a playful dog? Brodee’s all in! After a tough start to life, Brodee deserves a loving home where he can thrive. Could you be his angel?

📲 Fill out an adoption app at sspetsalive.org and email [email protected]

✨ Let’s get him home!

☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day all! Adoptable 1-year-old Jax is ready to bring you all the luck and soooo much more! This bo...
03/18/2025

☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day all! Adoptable 1-year-old Jax is ready to bring you all the luck and soooo much more! This boy is a bundle of fun and joy who also happens to be a pro snuggler! He also loves other playful dogs!

📲 Email [email protected] to adopt this charmer!

This is a truly open admissions shelter! That’s how it’s done! 👏👏👏
03/18/2025

This is a truly open admissions shelter! That’s how it’s done! 👏👏👏

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Sacramento Shelter Pets Alive is committed to providing comprehensive behavioral and rehabilitative innovative programs, foster care and rescue support for shelter dogs in the greater Sacramento, California, area to improve and sustain a high live release rate.