Urgent: Pets and their Families Need Our Help
Right now, our shelves are nearly empty—and the need has never been greater. At Pets In Need, we believe no one should have to choose between feeding their pet and feeding themselves. Every day, families in our community rely on our Pet Pantry for food and essentials, and on our Community Services—including low-cost vaccines and basic care—to keep their beloved animals healthy. But we can’t do it without you.
Your urgent donation today will help us:
Restock our Pet Pantry for struggling families and seniors.
Provide lifesaving vaccines and prevent illness
Ensure pets stay out of shelters and in loving homes
Pet of the week: Minnie Meow
Minnie Meow is a sweet little princess with a heart full of curiosity and a sparkle of sass! This medium-haired tabby may be a bit more laid-back than her brother Mickey, but don’t be fooled—when it’s playtime, Minnie leaps into action with fierce determination and endless energy.
If you’re looking for a fun, affectionate, and photogenic feline companion, this little queen is ready to rule your heart!
New! After-Hours Emergency Help
Pets In Need now offers after-hours emergency support through VetTriage, a trusted telehealth service staffed by licensed veterinarians. You can connect via live video to assess your pet’s condition, receive home care guidance, or be directed to the nearest emergency hospital if needed.
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.
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.
