your gift saves lives
Help save animals from the la fires
Together, we can ensure no animal is left behind.
Pets In Need is partnering with Bay Area and LA shelters and rescues to respond swiftly for animals in need. We will continue rescuing and transporting animals, as long as we have capacity.
Every animal we rescue comes with significant costs—on average, $700 for food, medical care, and other essentials for a healthy pet. For animals requiring more extensive treatment, the cost can be even higher. Your support is critical.
Pet of the Week: Truffles!
Meet Truffles, your new adventure buddy! This 1-year-old, 40-pound sweetheart is the perfect mix of playful and cuddly. Smart, curious, and full of personality, she loves sniffing out hidden treasures and discovering new things. She’s also potty-trained and can be left alone for a few hours—perfect for an active household. Truffles does well with respectful dog friends and would thrive in a home with experienced owners and older kids (15+).
Whether you’re hitting the trails, heading to the beach, or just exploring the neighborhood, Truffles is always ready for the next big adventure!
Unwind with Wags & Wine
Sip, stretch, and celebrate at Wags & Wine hosted by the Ameswell Hotel as we kick off our 60th anniversary with puppy yoga, lawn games, and a VIP Yappy Hour. The first 30 donors receive a free glass of wine.
Puppy yoga, lawn games, and a VIP Yappy Hour—join us for a fun-filled celebration. See you on Sunday, March 23rd!
Affordable Care for Your Pets
Pets In Need offers affordable clinic options to keep your pets healthy. Our Community Veterinary Clinic provides affordable, high-quality preventative care, including wellness exams, vaccinations, flea and tick prevention, microchipping, deworming, basic diagnostic testing, and pet health advice. Our Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic offers walk-in vaccinations and flea prevention available every Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, at our Palo Alto shelter.
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What we do
As a 501(c) 3 non-profit animal shelter, we transfer in dogs and cats from public shelters where they are in danger of being euthanized due to space or financial limitations. We then provide them with the best possible care and enrichment until we can help them find their forever homes.
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Get Involved
As a non-profit organization, everything we do is made possible through donations of funds, supplies, and time from members of the community. There are many ways to support Pets In Need, including fostering, volunteering and donating cash or in-kind gifts that help us carry out our life-saving mission.
Volunteer your time
We are constantly in search of animal lovers to join our volunteer team and help socialize, exercise, and train our dogs and cats.
Make a Donation
Gifts from the general public are our lifeblood. They allow us to provide our animals with essential care. We are totally supported by private gifts, adoption, and program fees.
