This program provides critical resources to prevent pets from being surrendered to shelters. If you are a Contra Costa County resident who, without intervention, would be forced to surrender your pet(s) due to financial crisis or personal crisis, we want to assist.
“If it wasn’t for this program, who knows where my sweet Marley would be.”
– Oliver, Pet Safety Net Client
Pet Safety Net assistance may be available for services such as:
- Spay/neuter
- Vaccinations and microchips
- Veterinary treatment with good prognosis
- Pet rental deposit
- Temporary boarding
- Pet supplies, pet food, and cat litter
- Behavior and training, including classes and private consultations
- Medical grooming
- Yard or fence repairs
- Humane euthanasia
- and more
Please Note: At this time, the program cannot assist with the treatment of medical conditions with a poor prognosis (except for humane euthanasia), immediate veterinary care, continuing care for chronic conditions, some housing issues (i.e.: non-negotiable “no pets allowed” policies, unless an emotional support animal or service dog), personal or household dynamics, long-term boarding, or long-term assistance with daily pet care.
Pet Safety Net Qualifications
- Proof of Contra Costa County, California residency is required (CA state-issued ID, utility bill, etc).
- If you would, without intervention, be forced to surrender your pet(s) to an animal shelter due to a financial or personal crisis.
More Resources for Pet Guardians
Pet Vaccinations
We offer free, monthly pet vaccination clinics, held at locations across Contra Costa County!
Pet Food
Nobody should have to choose between feeding their pet and feeding themselves.
Spay/Neuter Services
Our team safely sterilizes thousands of dogs and cats each year using the highest standards of care.
Pet Safety Net
We’re here to help keep pets out of municipal shelters, and with the family who loves them.
Community Veterinary Care
Need low-cost medical care for your dog or cat? Community Veterinary Care (CVC) may be able to help!
Rehoming Resources
Rehoming your pet yourself is usually a better option than bringing them to a shelter.
Community Cats
Trap-Neuter-Return is the only long-term strategy for humanely controlling the free-roaming cat population.
Financial Assistance
Here is a collection of resources (including Joybound’s) that can help assist with low-cost veterinary care.
Pet Loss & Grief Support
Pets are family — and losing a member of your family can be a painful and traumatic experience.
