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C.A.R.E.4Paws – Nonprofit Feature
By Giving List Staff Published January 12, 2023 Back in 2009 when Isabelle Gullö co-founded C.A.R.E.4Paws, she knew there was a desperate need locally for programs that reduce pet overpopulation and intervene before animals suffer and/or end up homeless among the low-income, senior, disabled, and unhoused pet family population in town. As a volunteer at the Santa Barbara County Animal Services... read more
C.A.R.E.4Paws is fundraising to expand care for pet owners in need
By Shwetha Sundarrajan, New Times SLO Published December 22, 2022 Forget making a trip to the veterinarian's office—animal care organization C.A.R.E.4Paws is fundraising for a larger mobile vet clinic that'll come to you. The organization provides affordable veterinary services to low-income, senior, disabled, and homeless pet owners in Santa Barbara County. However, its recent expansion of... read more
C.A.R.E.4Paws ‘Howliday’ Donation Drive-Thru
By Jillian Butler, KSBY Published December 2, 2022 C.A.R.E.4Paws is hosting a 'Howliday' Donation Drive-Thru at Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The drive-thru raises resources so families in need can keep their pets safe, healthy and homebound. Supporters can drive through and drop off dog and cat food or monetary donations. “Times are hard for... read more
C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Howliday Donation Drive-Thru raises resources that keep pets healthy and with their families for life
By Santa Barbara Independent Published November 25, 2022 When people cannot provide the care their animals need, everyone in the family suffers, and pets are at much higher risk of ending up homeless. The demand for help is greater than ever as thousands of community members still struggle to make ends meet in the aftermath of COVID-19—in addition to the countless pet families already living in... read more
C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Howliday Donation Drive-Thru raises resources that keep pets healthy and with their families for life
By Edhat Staff Published November 22, 2022 When people cannot provide the care their animals need, everyone in the family suffers, and pets are at much higher risk of ending up homeless. The demand for help is greater than ever as thousands of community members still struggle to make ends meet in the aftermath of COVID-19—in addition to the countless pet families already living in poverty prior... read more
C.A.R.E.4Paws holds second annual Howliday Donation Drive-Thru
By Katherine Zehnder, Santa Barbara News-Press Published December 5, 2022 On Saturday, C.A.R.E.4Paws raised over $4,000 dollars and collected 1.5 tons of food during its second annual Howliday Donation Drive-Thru to collect money and donations for pet families in need to keep pets safe, healthy and homebound. Supporters were able to drive through and drop off dog and cat food and monetary... read more
A Pawsitive Impact for Pets
By Giving List Staff Published November 26, 2022 While shelters along California’s Central Coast do their best to provide care for abandoned dogs and cats, the facilities can be extremely overcrowded as animals face a long wait to find forever families. And, sadly, not all animals find a new home. Isabelle Gullö has a solution: Why not step in earlier with programs that reduce pet overpopulation... read more
C.A.R.E.4Paws continues to help Central Coast families care for their pets
By April Chavez, Santa Maria Times Published October 6, 2022 Locals lined up with their pets Wednesday for an affordable pop-up pet clinic to get the services and information they needed for their furry friends. The C.A.R.E.4Paws Mobile Unit set up shop at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center in Santa Maria — the unit has been helping families and their pets on the Central Coast for about 10 years... read more
C.A.R.E.4PAWS Safe Haven program in desperate need for dog foster homes in Santa Barbara
By Patricia Martellotti, KEYT Published October 4, 2022 8:37 am SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Nothing is more difficult for Wendy Domanski of C.A.R.E.4PAWS than seeing pets in need of a home. The Safe Haven program provides temporary anonymous fostering for survivors of domestic violence. Two weeks ago, Domestic Violence Solutions and C.A.R.E.4PAWS hosted its first inaugural Walk Against Abuse event.... read more
Animal lovers stand up to animal cruelty and domestic violence in first ever “Walk Against Abuse” Fundraiser
By Mina Wahab, KEYT Published September 18, 2022 4:05 pm SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Animal lovers united at Elings Park Sunday afternoon to stand up to animal cruelty and domestic violence. This was the first ever Walk Against Abuse. It’s a fundraiser that supports pet families exposed to domestic violence. The funds will go to Safe Haven, a C.A.R.E.4Paws program that provides anonymous boarding... read more