Housing and Development Newsletter
It also includes the assistance with low-cost and free veterinary care for 1,800 dogs and cats, an increase from 1,170 in 2019. Last year, C.A.R.E.4Paws hosted 190 surgery days and low-cost vaccine clinics, up from 140 clinics the previous year.
Also in response to COVID-19, C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Companion Pet Assistance program has distributed more than four tons of pet food weekly since March, assisting low-income, senior, disabled, and homeless pet owners countywide. In comparison, the organization distributed about two tons of food total in 2019.
C.A.R.E.4Paws distributes pet food at all of its mobile veterinary clinic days and participates in several weekly distribution events with agencies such as the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County and People Helping People. Its Mobile Pet Meals team delivers pet food directly to seniors stuck in their homes and ensures that senior centers and low-income housing facilities have access to its services.