the early 1970s. In the mid 1980s PHS/SPCA the Board of Directors embarked on a substantial campaign to create policies on animal welfare, which were promulgated to enhance animal care within the county and also influenced state and national awareness of animal care. Topics of policy addressed included humane treatment of farm animals, policies on trophy hunting, spaying/neutering and other medical procedures on pets. The organization has been active in promoting awareness of the need for pet population control, through spay and neuter programs as well as finding homes for animals. California Civil Code Section 1834.4 and Penal Code Section 599d, enacted January 1, 1999 as part of the Hayden Act, define adoptable and treatable animals and make it state policy that no adoptable or treatable animal should be euthanized. PHS has an "Open Door" policy which accepts all animals brought in for help, regardless of health, age, behavior or species; PHS guarantees that 100% of the healthy, adoptable cats and dogs received will be placed in homes. History and governance The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, governed by a board of directors, has existed for over 50 years. The Board hires a President who assembles and directs the staff. References Bibliography Tami L. Harbolt. 2002. Bridging the bond, 153 pages Peninsula Humane Society. 1985. Policy Manual of the Peninsula Humane Society. Alan M. Beck and Aaron Honori Katcher. 2006. Between pets and people, 316 pages Animal Rights Network. 1991. The Animals' agenda Bay Area News Group. 2009. Peninsula Humane Society External links Animal shelters in the United States Animal welfare organizations based in the United States Non-profit organizations based in California Buildings and structures in San Mateo County, California Wildlife rehabilitation and conservation centers