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Not every foster program is about finding pets new homes
When most people think about fostering, they picture helping a dog or cat prepare for adoption. Foster homes play an incredibly important role in animal welfare, giving pets a safe place to stay while they wait for a permanent family. Our foster program has a...
Bubby got a second chance
Just one month after being welcomed into his new home, three-month-old Bubby found himself fighting for his life. When the playful puppy became weak, lethargic and severely ill, his family rushed to seek help and received the devastating diagnosis of parvovirus. Faced...
C.A.R.E.4Paws and Farm Supply partner to expand access to care
For many pet families, accessing veterinary services isn't as simple as scheduling an appointment. Cost, transportation, distance and other barriers can make it difficult to get pets the preventive and other essential care they need to stay healthy. That's why...
Our Community Cares Campaign surpassed $60,000 match goal
When C.A.R.E.4Paws launched our first-ever Community Cares Campaign on May 6, the goal was simple: bring people together to help pets and families access the care and support they need before a crisis occurs. The month-long campaign kicked off on C.A.R.E.4Paws’ 17th...
A lifeline for Esmir and Rocky
Esmir arrived at a C.A.R.E.4Paws clinic event carrying more than just concern for her dog—she was navigating one of the toughest chapters of her life. “After my mom passed away, I was living in my car,” says Esmir. “It was a very hard time.” Through it all, one thing...
Bringing pet care to remote communities
At C.A.R.E.4Paws, we show up where communities need us most. In New Cuyama, a remote rural town with no access to veterinary care or pet food, families face significant barriers when trying to care for their pets. Without transportation or financial means, essential...
Students change lives for animals
When youth lead with compassion, lives change! Young animal advocates from Conqs’ Animal Welfare Club at Cabrillo High School in Lompoc, California, are raising support for C.A.R.E.4Paws and pet families in need on the Central Coast. Cofounders Xiomara Flores and...
Albus Fund: A heartfelt start to 2026
It's hard to believe it's already the end of January! As we settle into the new year, there is some truly fantastic news to share regarding the Albus Fund gift match challenge. With amazing community support, we exceeded our goal of $50,000, raising $81,815 to help...
A gift match to save lives
This fall, Nicole feared she’d lose her senior pup, Jax. A painful tooth abscess left him unable to eat or walk, and the $6,000 surgery quote Nicole had received from her vet was impossible. That’s when C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Albus Fund stepped in. Our mobile clinic team...
Support our pet food drive through the howlidays!
As thousands of Central Coast families struggle to make ends meet, many are fighting to keep their beloved pets fed, healthy and home. To provide urgently needed support, C.A.R.E.4Paws hosted its Howliday Donation Drive-Thru on December 6. Community members dropped...