Gratitude for the Cal for All Animals Community
Through 72 All Calls, you’ve documented what it means to meet people where they are, with compassion, respect, and a recognition of what we share: a belief that pets are family, and that we all deserve the conditions needed to care for the animals who add so much to our lives.
Ehani Hunter: From Shelter Medicine to Shelter Outreach — Cal4All Call 11-04-25
Shelter Outreach Veterinary Assistant Ehani Hunter shares her journey from San Diego Humane Society’s shelter medicine team to their traveling HQHVSN clinic. Whether you’re curious about community-based veterinary work or exploring different pathways in shelter medicine, this conversation offers inspiration for how vet professionals can adapt and grow within the field.
Lessons from Fresno Animal Center’s Evolution — Cal4All Call 10-07-25
At this All Call, Fresno Animal Center Director Alma Torres and Medical Director Dr. Candace Krider walk us through key strategies and practices that have helped the shelter and community navigate difficult times and keep moving forward.
How to Support Your Staff and Community During ICE Actions — Cal4All Call 07-15-25
Alessandra Navidad (Arizona Animal Welfare League), Ruby Montana (Bridge Pups Rescue), and Ki Pecora, a community organizer, discuss protocols animal shelters can use to help clients, staff and community members and their pets when ICE activities cause disruptions.
San Bernardino’s Public-Private Partnership Expands Access to Care — Cal4All Call 06-17-25
In this Multicultural Engagement Community of Practice discussion, Jessica Lopez of the Paw Mission and Kristine Watson of San Bernardino Animal Services share how they came together to expand access to veterinary care in San Bernardino County.
Community-Centered Field Services and Animal Control in Action — Cal4All Call 06-03-25
The Cal for All Animals Multicultural Engagement Community of Practice returns for a call focused on progressive and culturally responsive field services and animal control practices. Panelists: Dr. Christina Avila (City of Perris), April Stevenson (City of Rancho Cordova) and Samantha McKain (City of Rancho Cordova). Moderator: Ivy Ruiz
Love in every language – CA Adopt-a-Pet Day site welcomes more adopters
California4AllAnimals has partnered with Patitas y Palabras, a local translation company, to provide colloquial, customized translations for the 2nd annual CA Adopt-a-Pet Day hosted and sponsored by Cal Animals, SF SPCA and the ASPCA. Adoptions are free at over 100 participating animal shelters throughout California on Saturday, June 7th! We know that people love pets […]
Running Food Pantries in Pasadena and Sonoma County — Cal4All Call 05/20/2025
As food banks face funding cuts, communities are mobilizing to ensure individuals and families have access to food and other resources without judgment. In this call, folks from Pasadena Humane and Humane Society of Sonoma County discuss their approaches to multicultural community engagement and supporting pet guardians experiencing food insecurity.
Fresno Animal Center Director Alma Torres — Cal4All Call 05/06/2025
Fresno Animal Center Director Alma Torres shares how Fresno is creating a culture of inclusion, outreach, and a people-first approach to community engagement, including reaching more adopters by offering bilingual support.
Community Cat Programs — Cal4All Call 04/01/2025
Claudia Otis (Founder and Executive Director, The Little Lion Foundation), kicks off a robust discussion of the rewards and challenges of starting and running a community cat program in collaboration with multiple language communities.