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In Honor of McCall and Eddie: A Wedding Gift that Gives Back
McCall and Eddie, an incredible animal-loving couple, invite you to celebrate their special day by making a donation to C.A.R.E.4Paws in their honor. Pluto is their adorable and beloved pup, and he brings so much joy into their lives! Their deep bond and commitment to...
Support for pet families in the Santa Maria riverbed
On Sunday, June 8, our team walked into the Santa Maria riverbed—not just with supplies, but with open hearts. We met families facing unimaginable hardship, living unhoused and doing their best to care for the pets they love more than anything. These animals are their...
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.