Pet Food & Supplies
Through our Companion Pet Assistance program, C.A.R.E.4Paws provides critical services to community members in need to ensure they don’t have to relinquish their beloved companions to a shelter. We distribute emergency pet food for families in need through several Pet Resource Centers countywide as well as during special events. Find all of our access points below.
Access Points
Pet Resource Centers
At our many Pet Resource Centers, families in need can pick up food and supplies and also inquire about pet wellness and other services. Resource centers are located throughout the Central Coast in partnership with agencies such as Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, 5Cities Homeless Coalition, Farro Center, Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS), CAPA – Non-Profit Organization, Animal Shelter Assistance Program (ASAP).
We also distribute pet food on Thursday at Alameda Park in Santa Barbara and at the Santa Maria riverbed (Nipomo side of the bridge) on Tuesdays with several family welfare organizations, including CAPLSO.
Grover Beach
5Cities Homeless Coalition, 100 S. 4th Street (Tuesdays, 9am-12pm, 805-574-1638)
Lompoc
Santa Barbara County Animal Services Lompoc shelter, 1501 W. Central Avenue (Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm or call 805-737-7755)
New Cuyama
Blue Sky Center, 1000 Perkins Road, Shop 5 (Thursdays, 11am-1pm or call 805-363-7027)
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, 535 E. Yanonali Street, (Monday-Sunday, 8am-8pm, 805-966-1316)
Animal Shelter Assistance Program, or ASAP, 5473 Overpass Road (cat food, Monday-Sunday, 10am-5pm, 805-683-3368)
Santa Barbara / Goleta / Isla Vista
Showers of Blessing mobile services (Monday – Friday, locations vary. View current schedule and locations.
Santa Maria
Santa Barbara County Animal Services Santa Maria shelter, 548 W. Foster Road (Thursday, 2pm-4pm or call 805-934-6119)
Solvang & Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Ynez People Helping People, 545 N. Alisal Road (Monday-Thursday, 8am-5:30pm)
Mobile pet meals
Based on the need and as resources allow, we can deliver pet food to homes of senior and disabled community members as well as senior centers and homeless shelters. Contact 805-968-2273 or info@care4paws.org for more information.
Want to Help?
Drop off pet food and supplies
Use the list below to find a convenient C.A.R.E.4Paws drop-off location in your area.
Santa Barbara & Goleta Area
ASAP (Animal Shelter Assistance Program) | 5473 Overpass Road, Santa Barbara
Advanced Veterinary Specialists (AVS) | 414 E. Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara
Dioji K-9 Resort & Athletic Club | 22 E. Yanonali Street, Santa Barbara
Dioji K-9 Resort & Athletic Club | 7340 Hollister Avenue, Goleta
Healthy Pet | 3018 State Street, Santa Barbara
La Cumbre Feed | 3652 Calle Real, Santa Barbara
Montecito Pet Shop | 2020 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara County Animal Services’ Shelter | 5473 Overpass Road, Santa Barbara
Carpinteria
Animal Medical Clinic | 1037 Casitas Pass Road, Carpinteria
Santa Ynez Valley & Buellton
Farm Supply Company | 700 McMurray Road, Buellton
Monighetti’s Farrier, Feed & Pet | 37 Industrial Way #107, Buellton
Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society / DAWG | 111 Commerce Drive, Buellton
Lompoc
Santa Barbara County Animal Services’ Shelter | 1501 W. Central Avenue, Lompoc
Santa Maria
Farm Supply Company | 1920 North Broadway, Santa Maria
Santa Barbara County Animal Services’ Shelter | 548 W. Foster Road, Santa Maria
South San Luis Obispo County (Arroyo Grande)
Creekside Pet Boarding | 1298 Noyes Road, Arroyo Grande
Farm Supply Company | 1079 El Camino Real, Arroyo Grande
San Luis Obispo & North County
Farm Supply Company | 224 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo
Farm Supply Company | 2450 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles
C.A.R.E.4Paws' Mobile Clinic
Check our schedule for current locations and times!
Want to host a donation bin? We are always looking to expand our network! If your business or organization would like to become an official C.A.R.E.4Paws drop point, please reach out to us at outreach@care4paws.org to get started.
Other Ways to Help
Give a monetary gift!
Shop and have the food delivered to us!
Organize a pet food drive
Get your coworkers, friends or school/classmates together for a food-raising challenge. Set a goal for your group and let us know when you have reached it so we can feature and thank you and your pets on social media. Contact outreach@care4paws.org for more information.
A heartfelt thanks to Montecito Pet Shop, Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society/DAWG, ASAP, Santa Barbara County Animal Services, CAPA, Advanced Veterinary Specialists, ResQcats, Dioji K-9 Resort & Athletic Club, Berkshire Hathaway Santa Barbara, Deckers, Coldwell Banker Realty, La Cumbre Feed, Animal Medical Clinic, Healthy Pet, Lompoc’s Home Depot, Roots Dispensary, Hardy Diagnostics, Orangetheory, CJ Affiliate, TV Santa Barbara, George Pet Shop, and Ventura’s PetSmart, among many other generous contributors.