This meant that clients were going without this food,” said Perry. Volunteers at a local food bank realized that their clients were actually using the food they received to feed their animals. “PAWS has a rich history that began in San Francisco in 1987. It was a random encounter as a result of an online search for a non-profit that I could engage my students with while they were completing community service hours for my psychology class at La Jolla High School.” Pet services include financial help paying for veterinary care, dog walking services, and help obtaining pet food” ( ).Īccording to the County of San Diego Mental Health Services, “ also offers homeless support, outreach and specialized information and referral for financial assistance for veterinary care or other pet-related resources” ( ).Īnimal Outreach Club Advisor Lisa Perry said, “I found PAWS back in 2006.
Non-Pet Related Items(decorative items for raffles, baskets…) : Please contact us via Facebook or email prior to drop off.Inspired by the non-profit organization Pets Are Wonderful (PAWS), students from UC High came together before Spring Break to create the Animal Outreach Club to help give aid to animals in need.Īccording to the County of San Diego Mental Health Services, “ provides essential pet services and support to low-income individuals including the homebound, chronically ill, disabled, seniors, unemployed or homeless to help them keep their pets.Gently used towels of any type are always useful.
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Blankets, Sheets and Towels : Flat sheets, blankets and comforters in twin or full size are welcome ( Fitted sheets do not work well in kennels.) Queen and King size bedding is too big for kennels.Pet Toys : Clean and gently used toys of all types and sizes are always welcome.Pet Beds : Clean and gently used beds are welcome in any size or color.Plastic dishes are more difficult to sanitize. Food and Water Dishes : Please donate stainless steel or ceramic dishes only.Wire or Plastic Crates : Please make sure that they are in working, useable condition.Some of our fosters have specific dietary needs which require us to know about ingredients. Dog Food – Canned or Dry:We would prefer bags of food in their original sealed container or bag.We also accept “in kind” donations of new and gently used animal supplies, which can be dropped off at the donation box in front of our building.
Or you can mail donations to our office at: We have a Facebook volunteer group page that has details about upcoming events that you can request to become involved with.įoster Pet Outreach accepts donations online with Paypal ( click here) or VENMO ( click here) If you want to help save animals while having fun with a group of like-minded people, we hope you’ll join us. Our ability to change lives is directly dependent on the number of volunteers and foster homes available. Our building in Edwards, Illinois does NOT house animals. Over 300 animals are placed into loving homes each year by our organization.įoster Pet Outreach has always had a commitment to making a difference in the lives of unwanted animals.
Recognizing the need to better the lives of abandoned and abused animals in their community, they eventually formed Foster Pet Outreach in 1995. We were founded in 1990 when three coworkers banded together to help a stray cat. When you volunteer with Foster Pet Outreach, you make a difference for homeless animals and for the people who love saving them. We rescue and rehome animals from high intake, low adoption shelters where they are at risk, as well as private home situations where an animal can no longer be cared for. We are an all volunteer organization whose mission is to save and improve the lives of companion animals by connecting people, resources and knowledge. Foster Pet Outreach is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit.
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