Puppies and kittens are coming to Macy's windows, here's how to watch them

Adoptable animals will again come to the Macy's windows in San Francisco this holiday season. (Credit: Rob Schroeder / Courtesy of Macy's and the SF SPCA) Adoptable animals will again come to the Macy's windows in San Francisco this holiday season. (Credit: Rob Schroeder / Courtesy of Macy's and the SF SPCA) Photo: Robert J. Schroeder Photography(C)2013 Photo: Robert J. Schroeder Photography(C)2013 Image 1 of / 43 Caption Close Puppies and kittens are coming to Macy's windows, here's how to watch them 1 / 43 Back to Gallery

Update (11/18): SFGATE will be streaming live video from our Facebook page on Friday at 5 p.m. when the windows will be unveiled. We also will post updates to our Instagram and Snapchat accounts (username:SFGATE). Follow us on all our social media accounts to keep up with the puppy and kitten cuteness.

Politics aside, there is one thing every San Franciscan agrees on: the undeniable joy that the puppy and kitten-filled Macy's windows bring every holiday season.

The windows, which are known to facilitate hundreds of pet adoptions and raise money for local animal shelters every holiday season, will be opening to the public for viewing on Friday, November 18 until January 1. This year will celebrate its 30th anniversary and the 8,800 animals it has so far found forever homes.

"Over the years, Macy's generosity has helped thousands of animals find loving families during the holiday season," says Dr. Jennifer Scarlett, SF SPCA President. "We're grateful to be partnering with them for our momentous 30th anniversary! Holiday Windows has become a true part of the San Francisco holiday spirit."

Last year, more than 750 volunteers helped to find families for 261 cats and dogs. The SF SPCA (in conjunction with Macy's San Francisco) is currently looking for volunteers for this year.

For those who don't live in the area, the SF SPCA will be live streaming the windows on their official site.



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