
Concerned pet owners call C.A.R.E.4Paws ahead of 4th of July
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The staff at C.A.R.E.4PAWS is moving in full force, especially with one particular service. Microchipping!
“We have a long list of people that are coming in getting micro chips getting vaccine getting first aid for their pets,” said director Carlos Avitia of C.A.R.E.4PAWS.”

Local organization offering free pet microchipping clinics
By Katherine Worsham Published Jun 24, 2022 12:31 pm C.A.R.E.4Paws held a free pet microchipping event on Friday in Arroyo Grande. The organization says that because of fireworks, as many as 30% more family pets are lost on July 4 and the following two days than at...

C.A.R.E.4Paws Helps Local Dog and Cat Families in Need
C.A.R.E.4Paws is the only animal welfare organization on the Central Coast that works directly in the community to provide critical wellness services to the pet families that need it the most.

Society Matters | C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Event Supports Critical Pet Assistance Programs
By Gail Arnold Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:27am On May 22, CARE4Paws hosted its Happy Tails fundraiser at the Music Academy of the West, netting about $120,000 for its critically important work, including providing free and low-cost veterinary care and free pet food and...

Local student Ava Vasquez Organizes Schoolwide Pet Food Drive
Since the pandemic started, nonprofit C.A.R.E.4Paws has distributed more than 850,000 pounds of pet food to families in need through its mobile veterinary clinic and regular community events. While life is returning to normal for many community members, thousands of families in Santa Barbara County still struggle to pay rent and bills, let alone feeding their four-legged companions.

Featured on TV Santa Barbara (TVSB) and 805 Focus show with Cynder Sinclair of Nonprofit Kinect
In March, we were featured on TV Santa Barbara (TVSB) and 805 Focus show with Cynder Sinclair of Nonprofit Kinect. We appreciate the opportunity to share news about C.A.R.E.4Paws’ work in the community and how this great show supports local nonprofits.

Santa Barbara County: Local animal organization expands services as demands rise during COVID-19
By Patricia Martellotti January 26, 2022 5:41 pm SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Tiny puppies had several hearts melting at Thursday’s C.A.R.E.4Paws clinic in Santa Barbara. "I love animals they mean a lot to me … I love animals they’re better than everything … they're better...

Local non-profit collects donations for pet food and animal health services
By: Ruby Tincup Posted at 7:20 PM, Dec 04, 2021 and last updated 7:20 PM, Dec 04, 2021 On Saturday, Dec.4, local non-profit organization C.A.R.E.4Paws held their pet food donation drive-thru and adoption event with other local shelter animals. Organizers say the due...

C.A.R.E. 4 Paws hosts adoption drive-thru event in Santa Barbara County
By Julia Nguyen Published December 2, 2021 5:14 pm SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. -- C.A.R.E. 4 Paws is hosting a donation and drive-thru adoption event in Santa Barbara County. The Donation Drive-Thru & Home for the Holidays Adoption Festival will help support...

C.A.R.E.4PAWS plans special holidays event
by Katherine Zehnder C.A.R.E.4Paws is sponsoring Donation Drive-Thru and Home for the Holidays Adoption Festival Dec. 4 in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria. C.A.R.E.4PAWS will host a Donation Drive-Thru and Home for the Holidays Adoption Festival Dec. 4 at the Earl...