SSPA Newsletter
Community Steps Up to Make Our Dogs' Days!
Since Sacramento Shelter Pets Alive (SSPA) introduced the Dog Day Out Program at Bradshaw Animal Shelter on Sept. 8, we have had 136 appointments completed by community members wanting to make a shelter dog's day!

That's an incredible number over 30 days! (The program runs Sundays-Fridays.)

As you can see in these photos, a day out of the shelter makes every bit of difference for our dogs - and brings great joy to volunteers as well!

"We are thrilled to see our amazing community embrace this new program," said Delyse Gannaway, SSPA's founder. "A break from shelter life is so critical to our dogs' well-being, and the photos and descriptions volunteers send us are making a huge impact in helping dogs find homes!"

We can't thank our wonderful community enough for stepping up to bring happiness to our community's pups who are most in need!


Want to Get Involved?

  • If you're already a large-dog volunteer or foster at Bradshaw, email us at [email protected] and we'll get you set up!
  • If you're new to volunteering or fostering, fill out our Dog Day Out application below:
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Extra ask: Our pups need more 4-pound Redbarn chicken rolls! Can you help us get 30? You can mail them to the shelter - 3839 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 - care of SSPA’s Delyse Gannaway! Or you can drop them off there (make sure to say they’re for SSPA)! 
Won't You Take Me Home?
Camaro is one incredible pup who's stressed out in the shelter and hoping to go home soon!

He's been a favorite for Dog Day Out as he's a total rock star! He rides great in the car, has been fabulous out on the trails, has loved everyone he meets, and is super affectionate!

He is heartworm positive, but we provide all medical for any foster family who takes him in!

Apply to foster Camaro through the link below!
Happy Tails
Jaxon, formerly Brutus, is the apple of his family's eye!

He was adopted nearly three years ago from SSPA, and his family did a quarantine art project of "the most beloved member of the family"!

One of his family members says, "He is the most amazing dog I've ever had the privilege of knowing."

Thank you so much for sharing! Nothing brings the SSPA team more joy than seeing our dogs as beloved family members!

Have adoption updates of your own to share? Email us at [email protected]!
SSPA Foster Dog Spotlight
Braxton, aka Bubba, has been deemed "a potato spud hunk of handsome" by his foster family! He truly loves being with his people more than anything else! Toys, walks and naps come in second. Oh yeah, and he loves to give hugs!

Fill out an application to adopt him today!
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