Human beings aren’t the only ones feeling the pinch of ongoing tough times. Pets have become the voiceless victims of this unstable economy or they just outgrow their cuteness and their welcome. Pet owners leaving their animals with Shelters and Rescues because they can no longer afford to care for them because of loss of job or residence or owners passing away, with no plans in place to take care of their furry loved ones. Stories like these are all too common and we hear them all. Shelters are beyond capacity and if not adopted quickly the only option is to put down these homeless pets to make room for the never ending stream of animals coming in. Pugs are not immune to the possibility of finding themselves homeless. Since 2010, the number of pugs needing rescue has more than doubled with all Pug Rescues nationwide. With the help of a new volunteer, Deborah Hansen, “Pug Rescue of Santa Barbara” responded to the increased demand and stepped up rescue efforts out of the area and into surrounding counties. In recognition of our expanded rescue efforts, we amended the organization’s name to Central Coast Pug Rescue in 2011. This also came at a time when the founding President, Connie Phillips decided to retire. Pug Rescue of Santa Barbara was incorporated in 2002 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and although her title has changed, her 15 years of dedication saving pugs keeps her heart in the action and she remains involved. We are bringing back the Annual Pug Party Fundraiser located at private home in Santa Barbara this year! Since we extended our reach in 2011, we have had tremendous success, finding homes for over 300 pugs. Our organization relies on the open arms and hearts of foster homes and we are funded entirely from private donations and fundraising efforts. We are working hard to grow our organization with the help of new volunteers and the few volunteers we have are committed to our mission to give pugs a second chance for life and love. We are proud to say “we have never turned our back on a pug needing a second chance”
Arroyo Grande CA 93420 | 3.2 miles away
We educate the public on how to care for bunnies. We love to answer questions from bunny owners about bunny care and even do house calls.
Arroyo Grande CA 93420 | 3.2 miles away
For over 30 years, the Turtle and Tortoise Rescue of Arroyo Grande, CA has been fulfilling its mission to rescue, protect, and house turtles, tortoises, and other animals in its ecologically friendly 5-acre sanctuary. It was built from the ground up by Bob Thomas, a lifelong keeper of chelonians and reptiles with a passion and knowledge that led him to become a caretaker for a number of unwanted p
San Luis Obispo CA 93406 | 9.7 miles away
Feline Network of the Central Coast is a San Luis Obispo based non-profit humane organization dedicated to the spaying and neutering, care, rescue and adoption of kittens and cats. We strive to communicate the importance of responsible pet care and ownership and to educate the public on the necessity of spaying and neutering. Our volunteers carry out our work in the City of San Luis Obispo and Sou
San Luis Obispo CA | 9.9 miles away
Our mission is focused on rescue services and placement opportunities for those cats which stand for those cats which stand NO chance of getting out without rescue assistance. Our aim is to help provide the gift of - and quality life - for those felines at highest risk in the county pound system: those labeled fearful or feral, including those mislabeled or simply misunderstood.
San Luis Obispo CA 93405 | 13 miles away
Woods Humane Society is a nonprofit organization which receives no tax funds, but is supported by donations, grants, bequests, fundraising events and fees for services. Woods is independent of San Luis Obispo County Animal Services, but works in close cooperation with them and other animal groups in the county for the welfare of all animals. Woods now cares for over 3,000 cats and dogs each year a
San Luis Obispo CA 93405 | 13.1 miles away
The mission of the County of San Luis Obispo Animal Services Division is to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the domestic animals and the people we serve through public education, enforcement of applicable laws, and the humane care and rehoming of impounded and sheltered animals.
Atascadero CA | 24.2 miles away
Our rescue is very different then most! All of our dogs live in our home! No one sleeps outside! No one lives in kennels, barns, horse stalls etc. The dogs here are in a home environment and treated like family pets so that they are prepared to go to their families! All of our dogs are crate trained and most are potty trained depending on age and time here! The dogs are also very socialized and ex
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