A Beautiful Thing: Community Care in Rancho Cordova

Marvin Adams cuddles with his dog, Coco

When their beloved dog Coco experienced sudden swelling in her paw, Margaret and her husband, Marvin, were determined to find vet care for her despite barriers or, as a last resort, surrender her to a shelter for treatment to relieve her pain. Rancho Cordova Animal Services teamed up to help.

ACO Appreciation Week 2023

For animal services officers, being in the field means collaborating to build safer, healthier, more compassionate communities for animals and people one conversation at a time. It’s countering conflict and cultivating connections among neighbors, bridging gaps in care to keep animals in their homes, and going the extra mile to reunite lost pets with their […]

Senior ACO Christina Avila Is Here to Help

Christina holds a small dog during a spay/neuter event while a woman signs a clipboard and a young boy looks on. Photo credit: City of Perris

In 2014, Christina Avila was burned out. She took a hiatus from animal welfare and reluctantly returned a year later, when she joined the City of Perris Animal Control as Senior Animal Control Officer. “I didn’t want to do it anymore,” Christina recalls. “Then I was at home with three boys, and I had to […]

#allthenews: The Cal for All Animals Newsletter v.1 i.4

Volume 1, Issue 4 February 14, 2023 In This Issue: Year in Review | Sniptember | Open Arms | Vet Shortage | PetHelpFinder.org Goes LivePlus: All New All Call Format | Paws to Appreciate | Updated ASV Guidelines | We Dream Different California for All Animals Year in Review with Nadia Oseguera On February 14, […]

UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Awards Animal Shelters More Than 5.8
Million Dollars Through California for All Animals Spring Grant Cycle

Davis, Calif., Dec. 12, 2022 – California for All Animals has completed awards totaling more than 5.8 million dollars to animal shelters across the state through its spring 2022 “Open Grant” cycle. Launched in February 2022, this five-year, state-funded initiative—administered by the Koret Shelter Medicine Program (KSMP) at the UC Davis Center for Companion Animal […]

#allthenews: The Cal for All Animals Newsletter v.1 i.3

Volume 1, Issue 3 December 20, 2022 In This Issue: Open Granted | Renegade for a Cause | Bootcampin’ | New Learniverse Courses | Share Your Thoughts | Buyers Cooperatives | #BeAHelper | Paws to Appreciate | Cali Portals | Big Dog Master Class | We Dream Different Open Grants Awarded In what ways could […]

#allthenews: The Cal for All Animals Newsletter v.1 i.2

Volume 1, Issue 2 August 10, 2022 In This Issue: Copy This Website! | Sign of the Times | Bright Spots | Rancho Cordova | Supporting Each Other | EAP Tips | Expanding Learniverse | Paws to Appreciate | We Dream Different We are so excited to announce the completion of the Open Grant application […]

#allthenews: The Cal for All Animals Newsletter v.1 i.1

Volume 1, Issue 1 June 1, 2022 In This Issue: Getting to Know Allison Cardona | Cal for All Call | Portals | Four Rights Webinars | Bootcamp Grads | We Dream Different Grant applications are now being accepted! Have a good idea you want to try? Looking to expand an already successful program? Hit […]

UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Launches $50M Program for Shelter Animals

Spreading the love to ALL on Valentine’s Day. [The launch event is now available to view below] California shelters and their communities are invited to join the California for All Animals online launch party on February 14. The kick-off event marks the beginning of a five-year project to improve the lives of at-risk animals in […]