To Keep Pet Families Together through Critical Life Events, including Escape from Domestic Violence and Deportation, C.A.R.E.4Paws Fundraises for an Anonymous Pet Refuge
In response to the growing number of families forced to choose between personal safety and the welfare of their beloved pets, local nonprofit C.A.R.E.4Paws is launching an urgent fundraising effort to establish an anonymous boarding space on California’s Central Coast.
C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Pet Refuge, slated to open this fall, will provide a safe, free and confidential space for the pets of Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo (SLO) County individuals and families navigating crises such as escape from domestic violence, deportation, hospitalization and displacement due to fires or other disasters.
“When people go through these incredibly difficult times, the last thing they should have to worry about is what will happen to their beloved pets,” says C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Cofounder and Executive Director Isabelle Gullö. “This refuge will ensure that no one has to surrender their pet or leave a four-legged companion behind to seek safety or stability.”…