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PAW Mission Founder and Executive Director Jessica Lopez reflects on a 6 a.m. encounter that began to unravel her assumptions and explains why the benefits of community events go way beyond pet vaccinations.
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Grant Impact – San Bernardino County
The San Bernardino County Devore Animal Shelter made great use of their $205,000 California for All Animals grant. Among the outcomes: 525 dogs received advanced
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Connecting Families with Lifesaving Care in Oakland
Through Cal for All Animals grant funding and a partnership with Vets in Vans, Oakland Animal Services connects families with the essential veterinary care they need to thrive together.
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2023 Highlights
In just over two years, the California for All Animals program has provided nearly $31.5 million in funding to animal shelters across the state. Learn more about how 6.5M 2023 grant funding was distributed to support California families and their well-being.
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Announcing the More Pets and People Together Statewide Contest Winners
What does it look like when we’re stronger side by side? We invited Californians to reflect on what
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More Pets and People Together, More Unity
RVT and former shelter manager Ivy Ruiz reflects on what gave her courage to positively disrupt the status
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Mapping the Movement
From Siskiyou to Chula Vista…from Humboldt to Blythe…View the shelters and supporting organizations that have joined so far on our interactive map.
Notice anyone missing? Tell them about California for All Animals!