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!
Join our family of monthly donors and be a lifeline for animals in need. Your ongoing gift ensures homeless pets receive lifesaving care and families in our community can keep their beloved companions healthy and safe.
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Keeping pets healthy, happy, and with the families who love them. Our clinic provides affordable, preventive care to support more animals in our community—working hand in hand with local full-service veterinary practices.
Impact By The Numbers
Last year, thanks to the support of our donors and supporters, we helped ...
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.
