Keeping pets with the people who love them!
C.A.R.E.4Paws provides critical support for pet families on California’s Central Coast.
Keeping pets with the people who love them!
C.A.R.E.4Paws provides critical support for pet families on California’s Central Coast.
About C.A.R.E.4Paws
C.A.R.E.4Paws works to reduce pet overpopulation and improve pet family welfare on California’s Central Coast. We recognize the significance of the human-animal bond and aim to preserve that bond whenever possible by providing a safety net of services for low-income, senior, disabled and unhoused community members. Our goal is to keep animals healthy and with their families for life.
Spays/neuter surgeries
Pets vaccinated
Pet meals distributed
Families helped annually
Programs & Services
C.A.R.E.4Paws offers a range of resources to support pet families in need, from assistance with veterinary care and pet food to support for domestic violence survivors. We also provide humane education and mobile clinic program consulting.
Happy Tails Celebration & Fundraiser 2026
Happy Tails Celebration & Fundraiser 2026
Pet Wellness Clinics
Happy Tails Celebration & Fundraiser 2026
Happy Tails Celebration & Fundraiser 2026
Our event highlights our work in the community and features heartfelt happy tail stories.
Pet Wellness Clinics
What Pet Families Say
Has C.A.R.E.4Paws impacted your pet family in any way? If so, we’d love to hear your story. Please share it here along with a photo. Happy tail videos are most welcome too!
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