During the COVID-19 Crisis, C.A.R.E.4Paws Increases its Support to Community Members in Need to Reduce Suffering and Keep Pets with Their Families
Santa Barbara County, Calif., April 1, 2020 – Pets play a crucial role in people’s lives. During these uncertain times, nonprofit organization C.A.R.E.4Paws is increasing its support for low-income, senior, disabled and homeless community members in Santa Barbara County to prevent suffering and ensure that animals can stay with their owners. Services include distribution of pet food, help with affordable, critical veterinary care and assistance for victims of domestic violence.
Through its Companion Pet Assistance program, C.A.R.E.4Paws is providing more pet food than ever before. The organization’s Mobile Pet Meals team delivers dogs and cat food and cat litter directly to seniors in need countywide, many of them referred through an emergency hotline administered by the 211 Helpline and Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. C.A.R.E.4Paws also delivers food to low-income housing facilities and senior centers with meals-on-wheels programs.