Saved by the Saddle Where to Find Free and Low-Cost Pet Vaccines and Pet Food in Fall 2026 Six Northern California animal welfare groups list free and low-cost vaccine clinics and free pet food days, with dates, places, prices and eligibility as each one states them. Community Outreach Events Veterinary Care Oct 10, 2026 Horse & Animal News
Saved by the Saddle San Francisco's 2026 Count Finds Veteran Homelessness Down 44% San Francisco's 2026 count found 327 veterans experiencing homelessness, down 44% from 2024. San Mateo County's summary gives no veteran figure; its full report is due in fall 2026. Community Outreach Housing San Francisco San Mateo County Oct 9, 2026 Veterans News
Saved by the Saddle Golden Gate Fields Moves Closer to Becoming a Public Waterfront Park The former racetrack, whose backstretch once housed more than 1,000 horses, faces a park board vote expected on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and state funding votes in November and December. California Horse Industry Horse Racing Legislation & Policy Oct 9, 2026 Horse & Animal News
Saved by the Saddle Suspensions Fall but 'Silent Suspensions' Rise in SF Schools, Advocates Say Coleman Advocates says untracked removals from class are rising in SF public schools. Its report finds Black and Latino students account for 68% of suspensions. Jobs & Education Legislation & Policy San Francisco Oct 9, 2026 Youth News
Saved by the Saddle Older Veterans in State Housing Pilot Had Fewer Falls, Emergency Visits Swords to Plowshares' summary of RAND's evaluation of a statewide CalVet housing pilot reports fewer falls, emergency visits and missed appointments among older veterans. Health & Benefits Housing Legislation & Policy San Francisco Oct 9, 2026 Veterans News
Saved by the Saddle No Thoroughbred or Fair Racing in Northern California in 2026 California's racing board denied the north's last two 2026 race-date requests. A rescue leader describes the effect on horse rescue, and a sanctuary fundraiser is set for Saturday, October 10. California Horse Industry Events Horse Racing Horse Welfare Oct 9, 2026 Horse & Animal News
Saved by the Saddle Two Job Fairs Welcome Young People, Starting Wednesday, October 14 A youth job fair at Stonestown Galleria on Wednesday, October 14, offers mock interviews, headshots and professional clothing. The city's Mega Job Fair follows on Thursday, October 22. Events Jobs & Education San Francisco San Mateo County Oct 9, 2026 Youth News
Saved by the Saddle VA Awards $16 Million for Adaptive Sports; BORP Is Bay Area Recipient The VA announced $16 million in adaptive sports grants on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The one Bay Area recipient is BORP, whose adaptive cycling sessions appear on the San Francisco VA's schedule. Health & Benefits Recreation & Outdoors San Francisco Oct 9, 2026 Veterans News
Saved by the Saddle West Nile Virus Cases in California Horses Climb to 15 for 2026 California confirmed its 15th West Nile virus case in a horse for 2026 on Tuesday, October 6, in Shasta County. Here is where the cases were and what state alerts say about vaccination. Biosecurity & Health Horse Welfare Veterinary Care Oct 9, 2026 Horse & Animal News
Saved by the Saddle Foster Youth Riding and STAR Camp Among Woodside Horse Group's Grants A Woodside horse owners group lists $18,150 for a riding program for youth in foster care and $41,575 for STAR Camp. Its Day of the Horse trail ride is Saturday, October 10. Events Recreation & Outdoors San Mateo County Youth Programs Oct 9, 2026 Youth News
Saved by the Saddle Salute to Veterans Parade Entries Are Due Friday, October 16 Groups that want to march in San Francisco's 106th Salute to Veterans Parade on Sunday, November 8, need to submit the online entry application by Friday, October 16. Events San Francisco Veterans & Resilience Oct 9, 2026 Veterans News
Saved by the Saddle DogFest Bay Area Comes to the Presidio on Saturday, October 17 Canine Companions brings DogFest Bay Area to the Presidio on Saturday, October 17, 12:00 to 4:00 PM. Its Santa Rosa graduations, open to the public, are Friday, October 16, and Friday, November 6. Events Service Dogs Oct 9, 2026 Horse & Animal News
