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A microchip can be a pet’s ticket home!
June is National Microchip Month! Studies show that when lost, pets with microchips are much more likely to be returned to their families. To help pets find their way home—especially during the July 4 holiday—C.A.R.E.4Paws has partnered with Santa Barbara and San Luis...
Student volunteer hosts record-breaking pet food drive
Times are tough for many community members—thousands of Central Coast families struggle to pay rent and bills, let alone feeding their four-legged companions. This is why student volunteer Ava Vasquez has coordinated a weeklong pet food drive at her former school,...
Happy Tails Celebration & Fundraiser raised record funding
On May 4, 2025, we hosted our annual Happy Tails Celebration & Fundraiser at the Cabrillo Pavilion in Santa Barbara, supporting pet families on the Central Coast. The event was a heartfelt gathering that showcased our organization’s impactful work and the deep...
Join us to celebrate the Happy Tails!
Join us on Sunday, May 4, for our Happy Tails Celebration & Fundraiser 2025 at Santa Barbara’s Cabrillo Pavilion, 4pm to 7pm. The event celebrates the pawsitive outcomes from our community work and heartfelt stories from the families we assist. Enjoy wine, beer,...
🍕 Pizza for Pets 🍕
Mark your calendars, grab your friends and come hungry! The more we raise, the more we can help pet families in need. For the entire month of March, Klondike Pizza in Arroyo Grande is fundraising for C.A.R.E.4Paws to provide affordable veterinary care along the...
Let’s alter the future for our four-legged friends!
February may be National Spay/Neuter Month, but really, every day of every month should be dedicated to raising awareness about the importance and benefits of spaying/neutering. For one, shelters everywhere across California and the U.S. are full. Out of the 6.5...
Wags and wiggles at Creekside Pet Boarding
Our team and adoptable dogs had fun at Creekside Pet Boarding's Open House on February 22. There was so much pawsitive stuff to enjoy, including vendor booths, obedience, agility and scentwork demos, and complimentary wine from Opolo. C.A.R.E.4Paws also raised...
2024 A year in review
Our 2024 print newsletter is here! We're excited to share so many pawsitive program updates from the year, along with heartfelt happy tails from families we help along the Central Coast.
Addressing the demand for affordable pet care on the Central Coast
Due to many factors, including the economy, soaring vet costs and an 11% increase in homelessness in Santa Barbara County, demand for access to affordable pet care has hit an all-time high in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Since 2009, C.A.R.E.4Paws has...
A partnership effort to rescue LA shelter pets
On January 12, C.A.R.E.4Paws collaborated on a transport of 34 cats and dogs from three LA shelters alongside Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society & DAWG, ASAP Cats, Meade Canine Rescue and Cold Noses, Warm hearts. LA shelters are filled with amazing animals looking...