Fido Factor and The San Francisco SPCA

Fido Factor is all about having fun checking out new dog friendly places with your pooch, but we are also about supporting homeless animals and keeping your dog safe.

Reviews for a cause - how Fido Factor supports homeless animals

Fido Factor wouldn't exist without our home city San Francisco. The passionate dog owners of the City by the Bay are the inspiration behind this site. Inspired ourselves, Fido Factor has made giving back to the community a top priority. Each time one of our members adds or reviews a location in San Francisco, Fido Factor will make a donation out of our own pocket to The San Francisco SPCA to shelter, care, and place homeless dogs in new homes.

Donations explained - three options, three ways to win!

• Add a location - $1.00
  Know a dog friendly location in San Francisco that isn't currently in our database? Log in to your profile, add the location, and $1.00 will be donated to The SF/SPCA.
• First reviews - $0.50
  Find a San Francisco location in our database that hasn't been reviewed yet? Share your insight and Fido Factor will donate $0.50 to The SF/SPCA for your efforts.
• All other reviews - $0.25
  Have info about a San Francisco location that's already been reviewed? That's ok, Fido Factor will still donate $0.25 to The SF/SPCA for each review you write.

Keeping your dog safe

At Fido Factor we understand the unconditional love you have for your dog and the priority you place on their safety. To help ensure this, Fido Factor and The San Francisco SPCA have teamed up to arm you with the knowledge to safely explore your area. Have questions or concerns about taking your dog to a restaurant, pet store, or park you find on our site? Look for the answer below in one of our SF/SPCA authored articles.

• City Dog Basics
  Essential info to know before taking your dog around town. (More)
• Tying Dogs Out
  A few reasons why tying your dog unattended can be dangerous for your pooch. (More)
• Keeping Small Dogs Safe in the City
  Tips to keep your pint-sized pup happy and healthy while navigating your city. (More)
• Recall Exercises
  Teaching your dog to come while at home is important, teaching your dog to come when you're out and about is a safety issue. Take a minute to read through the following exercises to strengthen your dog's recall. (More)

Discounts on Dog Training Classes

Proper training is an important step to assuring dog safety. Worried your pup's behavior isn't all it could be? Want some help from the experts? Attend a San Francisco SPCA training class and get a 20% discount just for being a Fido Factor member. All you need to do is mention Fido Factor when you enroll!

SF/SPCA Classes