provide spay and neuter services. California for All Animals also gave a grant to the Humane Society of Sonoma County to train veterinarians in high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter techniques. “We’re learning from shelters we have funded because they have community programs that are thoughtful and inclusive. They have multilingual staff and partner with social service organizations to offer low-cost, subsidized spay and neuter services,” says Cardona.
Frequent contact between UC Davis and animal organizations in the North Bay develops long-term
sustainable relationships in the world of animal welfare. This strengthens the bonds between animal shelters, which need veterinary services. It also aids new vets who may come to the North Bay and experienced vets from the area, who share lessons learned from the floods and fires with professionals outside the region. “California for All Animals helps animal shelters provide resources for the community,” says Cardona. “The grantees teach us a great deal too. We are in awe of the animal shelters and the veterinary teams that partner with them. The collaboration—despite so many staffing and economic challenges—is inspiring. Providing veterinary care and resources to keep pets in homes is a shared priority.” g
“This means recent veterinary graduates become comfortable working with animals living in a rescue or shelter environment. The experience acquired as a student should assist with future collaborative partnerships between animal welfare organizations and veterinarians,” says Kraus. Allison Cardona, California state director of the California for All Animals program, says California for All Animals has provided grants to North Bay organizations. In 2023, California for All Animals awarded Jameson Ranch a grant to From left, Julie Canepa Kirkland, clinic coordinator, Diane Fairclough, clinic operations manager, and Dr. Robin Hansen, veterinarian, all with Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County
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