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C.A.R.E.4Paws & Pours at Bien Nacido Estate
Our C.A.R.E.4Paws & Pours event at Bien Nacido Estate in Santa Maria was such a success and heartwarming friendraiser! Big thanks to everyone who joined us to sip, snack and support local pet families and our Pet Refuge project. We are truly grateful for the...
Spayathons to curb overpopulation
We are hosting a series of Spayathons this fall with matching gift opportunities, and we invite the community to sponsor spay/neuter surgeries. We have received $20,000 from the John J. and Frank Sparacio Foundation and $5,000 from ResQcats (for feline...
C.A.R.E.4Paws fundraises for a temporary Pet Refuge
No one should have to choose between their safety and the welfare of their beloved pet. That’s why we are fundraising to establish a free, anonymous boarding space on California’s Central Coast. C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Pet Refuge, slated to open at the end of 2025 at an...
Two years of Access to Care in Oceano
C.A.R.E.4Paws celebrates our second year of working in Oceano, made possible thanks to our pawsome partnership with PetSmart Charities! Since August 2023, we have brought our mobile clinics to Oceano regularly to ensure pets have access to care. We also collaborate...
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,...