Shopping Sites and Commercial Sponsors
"Tails of Devotion"
This exquisite book features the photos and stories of both well-known and not-so-well-known San Franciscans and their animal companions, as told to the book's publisher, Emily Scott Pottruck, with a forward by world-famous San Francisco author, Amy Tan. A percentage of the proceeds goes to FSFACC and four other San Francisco animal welfare nonprofits. Click here to order.
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Shopping Sites
These sites will donate a percentage of their profits to FSFACC for every purchase you make.
Cheengoo
Cheengoo is a Korean word meaning "friend" or "companion." It is a specialty online boutique, based in San Francisco, with a wide variety of high-quality, stylish pet accessories, including collars and leashes, designer apparel, scratching posts, carriers, toys and grooming accessories. The owner, Elizabeth Paik, is a foster kitten parent volunteer at ACC. Cheengoo will contribute five percent of gross profits to the Friends of San Francisco Animal Care and Control and to the international rescue organization Animals Asia.
Do Great Stuff offers beautifully designed t-shirts (regular, fitted and short-sleeved), polo shirts, sweatshirts and caps for men, women and children, all with environmentally friendly and altruistic messages and symbols. Other items include women's yoga pants and pint glasses. FSFACC gets ten percent of all sales. Click on the Do Great Stuff logo to start shopping:
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Downbound.com
Your purchases of Downbound's vegan, environmentally friendly, and human-rights-friendly products will help support FSFACC. They donate ten percent of your initial purchase as well as all your purchases for a year to FSFACC.
FlyingPanda.com
This online store specializes in unique, whimsical and practical gifts for animal lovers and their furry companions. Check out their sale items! FSFACC gets ten percent of each sale.
The 2007 Green Zebra Guide makes it fun and easy to explore the best of natural living in San Francisco. With over 250 exclusive offers ($12,000+ in savings) from environmentally conscious and community-oriented local businesses, such as Pet Camp, Rainbow Market, The Slanted Door Restaurant, Cole Hardware, Books Inc., International Orange, and Sports Basement. Green Zebra will donate $10 to FSFACC when you purchase the $25 guide by clicking on the Green Zebra logo:
iGive.com
This popular shopping portal has a huge array of name brands at warehouse prices and is very generous in donating a portion of their profits to FSFACC, which gets 10%-37% of each sale.
To benefit ACC directly:
CafePress.com
This site has t-shirts, mugs, bumper stickers and other gift items personalized with the "San Francisco Animal Care and Control" or "Animal Cops San Francisco" logos. A percentage of your purchase will go directly to ACC.
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Commercial Sponsors
These merchants and animal-related service providers have sponsored kennels and public rooms at ACC; have donated prizes for FSFACC's and ACC's auctions, raffles and fundraising events; have purchased advertising in the annual Pet Pride Day program; and, in some cases, have donated supplies, pet food, equipment or in-kind services directly for the welfare of ACC's animals. Many of these generous retail supporters have donated to FSFACC and ACC in more than one category. Please shop at these wonderful local vendors. This list is incomplete. More data - and sponsors - will be added as time allows:
American Conservatory Theatre (415) 749-2228
Animal Connection Pet Supplies (415) 564-6482
BARk Magazine (510) 704-0827
Shelah Barr Bodywork (415) 864-6756
Bernal Beast Pet Supplies (415) 643-7800
Veronica Buros Pet Paintings (415) 488-0940
California Canoe and Kayak (510) 893-7833
Carmel Valley Lodge. This pet-friendly resort offers fireplace cottages on three acres of gardens. Call for their brochure or reservations toll-free: (800) 641-4646.
City Tails. Pet sitting and pet care: (415) 585-4358
The Community Thrift Store, 623 Valencia Street (at 17th Street). Our members have donated "pre-owned" quality merchandise to this large second-hand emporium that supports nonprofits only. FSFACC gets a percentage of each purchase of one of the donated items, from designer shoes to TVs, books to toys, kitchen appliances to sports equipment. FSFACC's reference number is 120, so look for it when shopping there (and mention it when dropping off donations). Note that the only vehicle access to the donation drop-off gate is going west on one-way Sycamore Alley from Mission Street, just before Valencia. Call (415) 861-4910 to verify that they will accept your donation before going there.
Dogwalking Service of San Francisco (415) 731-0120
Earthbath Totally Natural Pet Care. All-natural, biodegradable, nonallergenic, nontoxic shampoos, conditioners and scents for your animal companion: (415) 771-1166.
El Rio. A club and bar with live bands, poetry slams and other exciting events several nights a week, this fun joint was the site of FSFACC's successful July 2005 "Sweet 16" Anniversary Party for ACC, with the large patio in the back donated by El Rio's animal-loving owner, Dawn Hudson. 3158 Mission Street (between Cesar Chavez and Valencia), (415) 282-3325. Self-parking weeknights ($5) or weekends ($10) is available across the street next to Blockbuster, or take BART to the 24th Street station four blocks north of the club.
Enrico's Sidewalk Cafe. This North Beach landmark serves fantastic drinks and Italian food. Pets are welcome in their sidewalk patio: (415) 982-6223
Barbara Fishelson, DVM. Homeopathic veterinarian: (415) 664-4204
Fog City Doggie Day Care. Including dog walking and other services: (415) 409-DOGS [-3647]
George Dog Supplies (415) 441-0564
Courtney Gunter Dog Training (415) 517-6063
Happy Pet Natural Pet Supplies (415) 566-2952
Happy Pet Organics: Papa "Pooch"inelli and Canine Confections offers healthy, holistic, and natural treats and products, including their own natural, handmade dehydrated cookies and jerky treats and several other brands.
Healthwize Pet Supplies (415) 552-0233
Immedium Publishing San Francisco book publisher of colorful picture books The Year of the Dog, The Year of the Pig and The Octonauts, with proceeds from book sales benefiting FSFACC: Place orders online or phone (415) 452-8546.
Jeffrey's Natural Pet Food Company offers raw food for dogs and cats, prepared locally and fresh-frozen, as well as healthy and organic or natural foods from other sources, along with pet supplies, toys, gifts, books and good advice. 3809 18th Street (at Church) and 1841 Powell Street (between Filbert and Greenwich). Call (415) 864-1414.
Lynnly Labovitz Pet Photography (415) 285-2455 or (415) 516-5165
A Lucky Dog. Pet sitting, obedience training and customized play groups. Call toll-free: (866) GO-LUCKY [866-405-8259] or (415) 517-DOGS [-3647].
Janine McGraw Massage JMcGrawJ@aol.com
Noe Valley Pet Co., 1451 Church St., San Francisco, (415) 282-7385
The North Beach Chamber of Commerce (415) 989-2220
Pet Camp. Day and overnight care for dogs and cats. A swimming pool for dogs!: (415) 282-0700.
Petcetera Pet Supplies (415) 661-4236
Pet Food Express and the "My Mutt" Poster Program. This pet supply chain has 24 stores in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, and they are extremely generous in supporting ACC, FSFACC and other animal welfare organizations in this region. Pet Food Express also produces and sponsors the Virtual Pet Adoptions Web site, which offers a widely used online adoption venue for 55 local and nationwide animal shelter and rescue organizations. Call toll-free (877) 472-7777.
The Pooch Coach Dog Training: New Puppy? Dog behavior problems? The Pooch Coach can help you. In fact, Beverly Ulbrich can train any dog! She is an experienced, successful and highly recommended dog and puppy trainer who can help you with basic commands, advanced obedience training, puppy and house training, behavior problems, clicker training, off-leash training, aggression issues and helping shy, fearful dogs. Beverly has helped to raise funds for FSFACC, and if you mention the Friends when you sign up for a training program, she will donate ten percent of her profits to FSFACC. Call (415) 643-3333.
Pooches Playtime (415) 824-3743
Properties for Pets, FSFACC receives a commission based on the amount of your real estate or refinancing loan from Tri-Bay Financial Group, 555 De Haro Street, Suite 200, San Francisco. Call Jason Rogers at (415) 305-6024.
Realidate "Find love...while making a difference!" A singles matching and socializing site for people interested in making a positive contribution to their communities, supporting others in need or improving the environment. Realidate, headquartered in San Francisco, links to many local charity sites, including FSFACC, and offers frequent events that both benefit those charities and offer opportunities to meet a like-minded significant other. Sign up now. The first three months of membership are free!
Ruffhouse Dogs Dog Boarding (415) 552-RUFF[-7833]
The San Francisco Ballet (415) 865-2000
SF Barking Station Dog Boarding and Daycare (415) 831-4280
San Francisco Giants Baseball (415) 972-7000
SF Hound Lounge Dog Daycare (415) 255-1170
The San Francisco Opera (415) 864-3330
Garry Shaw Financial Services. Thinking of refinancing or purchasing real estate? Professional mortgage broker Garry Shaw will donate $100 of his commission to FSFACC. You will get the best possible loan package, including no or low points and the lowest possible interest rates. Call for a free phone consultation and don't forget to mention FSFACC: (415) 257-3060.
Sports Basement. With two locations in San Francisco, 1415 16th Street (at De Haro) and in the Presidio (610 Mason Street, across from Crissy Field), the Presidio location offers frequent animal welfare fundraisers, including discounts on top of their already discounted prices for shoppers coming for the events. Call (415) 437-0100 or toll-free (800) 869-6670.
Susan Carli Handwoven Originals. Ms. Carli creates handwoven shawls, ties, scarves and belts, each using 20-30 different yarns, including silk, cotton, rayon, and various novelty and metallic yarns.
Trader Joe's on 9th Street (415) 863-1292
Trader Joe's on Masonic (415) 346-9964
Trader Joe's of Westlake (Daly City) (650) 756-2192
WAGS Pet Wash and Boutique. You can trust your pet to these professional groomers at Polk and Jackson or use their state-of-the-art facility to wash your pet yourself. Great gifts and supplies too: (415) 409-2472.
Whole Foods Market. Top-quality groceries, produce and much, much more at California and Franklin. Free parking: (415) 674-0500.