Offers assistance with refundable rental pet deposits.  

Provides low-cost spay/neuter services for dogs and cats. Locates homes for rescued dogs and cats.

Provides medical care and adoption assistance to animals brought to the Nevada County Animal Shelter and other disadvantaged animals in the community.

A list of veterinary bill payment assistance programs is on this web page: https://www.sammiesfriends.org/help-for-your-pet


 

The NCPIN Pet Food Assistance Program is open to low-income households, is limited to a total of 4 pets and they must all be spayed/neutered.
 
If you are approved for the program, you will receive gift cards redeemable at Incredible Pets. The gift cards are distributed on a quarterly basis.
 
To apply for this one-year pet food assistance program, you can pick up an application at the NCPIN Dollar Thrift Store, 434 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley on Tuesdays and Saturdays 11am-3pm or Wednesday through Friday 10am-4pm. You can also request an application via Facebook messenger https://www.facebook.com/nevadacountypetsinneed/ or email ncpetsinneed@gmail.com. Return the completed application any of these ways:

• to the thrift store (see hours and address above)
• mail to NCPIN 111 Bank St, #105, Grass Valley, 95945
• scan and email to ncpetsinneed@gmail.com

For any further questions call 530-270-2065.
 
Emergency food assistance may at times be provided by Interfaith Food Ministry,… [read more]

SOS Program's purpose is to reduce euthanasia and relinquishment of animals to shelters by providing assistance to responsible pet owners allowing them to retain their animal.

• Financial assistance
  • may include: help to offset temporary boarding costs or rental pet deposits while an owner relocates or assistance with veterinary treatment
  • The monetary amount available to individuals varies but will not exceed $500.
  • This is a one-time process. Once an individual is approved for funding they will not be eligible to receive funding again.

Eligibility
The SOS Program applies to residents of Placer County only, who are truly in need but are otherwise responsible animal caregivers. They must be able to demonstrate a history of responsible pet ownership and be able to continue to provide a safe and humane home environment for the animal.

The Placer SPCA will rely on veterinarians and their assessment to help identify clients with a history of responsible pet ownership.

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Offers dogs and cats for adoption.

Offers a Pet Pantry program for dogs and cats needing additional food resources due to limited income. Donations accepted and food can be picked up at the shelter located at 10961 Stevens Lane in Truckee.

Offers low-cost and free spay/neutering programs to qualified limited-income, full-time residents of Truckee, Sierra County, Eastern Placer County or Eastern Nevada County cats and dogs with participating local veterinarians. Visit website or call for more information.

Offers a Pet Assisted Therapy program where volunteers and their companion animals visit Tahoe Forest Hospital, local schools and Tahoe Safe Alliance. Call (530) 582-2472 to get more information on volunteering.

 

Offers services for pets including a spay/neuter assistance program, an emergency pet food bank, shelter adoptions. Coordinates mutual and disaster aid, animal rescue networking, and offers free disaster preparedness kits. Agreements are in place with agencies and suppliers for set up and operation of temporary small animal housing facilities during emergencies or natural disasters.

Offers information and resources for any animal poison related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call 1-888-426-4435.