$21,689 raised by 194 donors
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$40,000 Goal
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Help Us Make a Big Difference This Big Day of Giving!
Friends of Yolo County Animal Services is working diligently to help every shelter animal in Yolo County — and this Big Day of Giving, we’re reaching out to you with hopeful hearts and a mission to change lives.
Right now, our shelter is at or near maximum capacity. Many of the animals in our care are battling medical issues that require the help of outside veterinary specialists and dedicated foster homes. Your donation can make an immediate difference — providing vital medical treatment, comfort items like toys and bedding, and emotional support that makes their time in the shelter more bearable as they wait for forever homes.
This year, we have a special project close to our hearts: we’re aiming to raise $40,000 to build a dedicated space just for small dogs and puppies. Currently, they are housed alongside much larger dogs, creating fear, anxiety, and stress that can break them down emotionally and make it harder for them to find homes. A calmer, safer space will give them the healing environment they desperately need — and help save more lives.
Every dollar matters. Even a small gift of $25 can help provide medical care, food, and the comfort these animals deserve. Shelter medicine is limited, and without your support, many animals could go without necessary treatments like tooth extractions, tumor removals, and lifesaving medications. Your gift today ensures that no animal is left behind.
Please donate today — and share our mission with your friends and family. Together, we can build a brighter future for the animals of Yolo County.
Thank you for being a part of their journey to a new life!
At Friends of the Yolo County Animal Services, our hearts are with the animals who need us most. Our mission is simple but powerful: to support Yolo County Animal Services in improving the lives and welfare of every animal that comes into their care.
We believe every animal deserves a chance at a happy, healthy life—and with your help, we can make that happen. Whether an animal is in the shelter or placed with a loving foster, we work to create better conditions, promote adoptions, and increase the number of positive outcomes for our community’s most vulnerable pets.
Sometimes, that means stepping in when animals need more than the basics—when they require medical care beyond what the shelter can provide. From emergency surgeries to specialized treatments, we help fund that critical care so no animal is left behind due to cost or complexity.
Through generous donations and grants, we support vital initiatives like expanded spay/neuter programs, enrichment activities, and training for the dedicated staff and volunteers who give their time and love every day.
But we can’t do it alone.
Your support means the world—to us and to the animals.
By joining our efforts, donating, or spreading the word, you're helping provide a second chance for homeless, abandoned, and at-risk pets in Yolo County.
Together, we can make their lives brighter—and their future a little more hopeful.
Special Project: This Big Day of Giving, help us raise $40,000 to build a dedicated space just for small dogs and puppies — giving them the safety, calm, and second chance they deserve. 🐾 Donate today and help save lives.
Yolo County Animal Shelter has more dogs than space. Small dogs and puppies are often housed alongside much larger dogs, creating fear, anxiety, and stress that can break them down emotionally. Many hide at the backs of their kennels, too scared to engage with adopters — making it harder for them to find homes and extending their time in the shelter.
The longer a dog stays, the more their well-being declines. Some reach a point where it’s no longer humane to keep them kenneled. With limited public funding, animals are often left behind — but Friends of Yolo County Animal Services is stepping in to change that. Your support helps us create safe, healing spaces that give these animals the best chance at a new life.
Medical: Our shelter needs your help to raise critical funds for animals both inside the shelter and in our community. Shelter medicine is limited and without your help, some animals will go untreated. Friends of Yolo County Animal Services has built cost-reduction relationships with several local vets to ensure that our shelter dogs are given what they need. From tooth extractions, removal of tumors, medicine, food, supplies, and more, no animal should suffer. If you are able to help make a difference in the lives of our animals, we would be extremely grateful.
Friends of Yolo County Animal Services stands firmly behind the belief that every animal deserves a loving and secure forever home. Fulfilling this mission requires ensuring equitable access to animal welfare for all Yolo County residents.
We achieve this through several key initiatives:
Breaking down adoption barriers: We actively work to make adoption accessible by offering flexible adoption fees, connecting adopters with pet care assistance programs, and maintaining a welcoming and streamlined adoption process.
Reaching diverse communities: Yolo County Animal Services is committed to engaging with Yolo County's vibrant cultural landscape. We utilize multilingual outreach materials, provide cultural sensitivity training for our staff, and actively seek partnerships with local organizations to better serve our community.
Serving those most in need: Recognizing that access to veterinary care, pet resources, and animal welfare education can be limited in certain areas, we prioritize funding toward programs that provide services and resources towards Yolo County's underserved communities.
By promoting equity within our shelter and throughout Yolo County, we believe we can build a more compassionate and inclusive community for all animals and the people who love them.
Organization name
Friends of Yolo County Animal Services
other names
ycasfriends
2019
Tax id (EIN)
83-4254935
Mission Category
Animal Related
Operating Budget
$0-$50,000
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted
Demographics Served
Animals
Local Counties Served
Yolo
Address
1296 E GIBSON RD STE A193Headquarters
2640 E Gibson Rd, Yolo County Animal ShelterDavis, CA, US
Woodland, CA, US
Winters, CA, US, 95694
West Sacramento, CA, US
Yolo, CA, US