Saving Lives Since 1965
Pets In Need is Northern California’s first no-kill animal shelter, rescuing homeless pets and giving them a second chance at life. With affordable care for pets and the families who love them, we help keep animals safe, healthy, and where they belong—at home. Visit us in Redwood City or Palo Alto and see how you can make a difference!
Pet of the Week: Rocky
Meet Rocky! This 9-month-old sweetheart is full of charm and ready to head home. Come say hi and see if Rocky’s the happy new addition you’ve been waiting for.
Become a Monthly Donor
Join our community of monthly donors and be a lifeline for animals in need.
Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic
Our clinic provides fast, reliable care to help pets stay healthy and happy.
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.
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.
