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.
Kern County community members hoped to reverse the upward trend of healthy animals euthanized in shelters by connecting pet guardians to essential resources, especially low-cost spay and neuter services. The question on everyone’s mind: Could they unite around a common goal to make a difference, despite coalitions falling apart in the past?
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 veterinary care 163 cats received…
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.
The PAW Mission Founder Jessica Lopez reflects on the people and circumstances—starting with a 6 a.m. encounter—that challenged her assumptions and cleared the way for a new understanding of what compassion looks, feels, and sounds like.
California State Director Allison Cardona and Program Manager Nadia Oseguera reflect on what we accomplished together in 2023 and look ahead to challenges and opportunities 2024 will bring.
What does it look like when we’re stronger side by side? We invited Californians to reflect on what animal companionship means to them and to their community via pencil, crayon, brush, or digital drawing tool, all for a chance to win a $5,000 grant for their animal shelter. The results are in, and we couldn’t choose just one winner!
RVT and former shelter manager Ivy Ruiz reflects on what gave her courage to positively disrupt the status quo when change didn’t seem possible.
More pets and people together, more PLAY! We’re asking community members inside the shelter and out, “What does More Pets and People Together mean to you?” Artist Erika Ilumin Wahlberg tells us more about her vision and why building bridges and removing barriers to keep pets and people together is important to her.
More pets and people together, more COMFORT! We’re asking community members inside the shelter and out, “What does More Pets and People Together mean to you?” Artist Jade Howe tells us more about her vision and why building bridges and removing barriers to keep pets and people together is important to her.
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