Contra Costa Humane Society

Paws fund: emergency and special needs fund (now providing animal wellness support (paws) fund)) cchs operates an emergency and special needs fund as a standalone program. This program focuses on in-need cats with serious medical conditions or special needs and helps fund the specialty care they need to lead fulfilling, happy lives. 15 cats were the beneficiaries of the program in 2024, all of whom have since been adopted into loving homes. Total expenses for the program were $98,382 for the year ending 12/31/2024.today, we are proud to recognize this fund as providing animal wellness support (paws). The program has a new name and a new logo, but its core mission remains the same. As always, we will continue to support life-changing medical care for as many animals as possible. With your support, we pledge to continue this program and help more animals now and in the future.

Animeals:cchss animeals program partners with local food pantries to provide supplementary dog and cat food and pet supplies to low-income residents of contra costa county. Animeals works with community groups, local businesses, and compassionate individuals to collect and distribute pet food and supplies each month to the communitys neediest pet owners. In 2024, animeals served 7,545 pet owners, providing 52,130 pounds of dog and cat food for 9,394 dogs and cats at 106 scheduled distributions. There are no expenses associated with animeals as it operates from donations (see in kind donations below) and grants.

Contra costa humane society spay/neuter assistance program (snap). See statement 0.

Dog programs:cchss dog programs transitioned in 2023 from a foster program to direct interaction with ccas dogs as part of the programs described below. Total dog program expenses were $24,850 for 2024, supported predominantly by donations. Enrichment (in-kennel)for 2024, kennel enrichment for ccas dogs consisted of bedding and treats. The purpose of the shelter kennel bed project is to ensure every one of the 174 shelter kennels in the martinez facility has a bed, and that there are bed choices to fit the unique needs of the dog housed in each kennel. To that end, we have negotiated pricing with kuranda dog beds to purchase beds in four sizes. All of the beds are anodized aluminum with durable vinyl tops for easy cleaning and durability. In addition, our team goes in mid-week and works on stuffing and distributing kongs and providing in-kennel calming and enrichment.sunday school (out-of-kennel)in 2024, we continued on our journey to provide support to dogs who currently reside in the ccas martinez facility. Through our partnership with ccas, we recognized a need to support adoptable dogs that are susceptible to kennel stress. Based on that need, we developed programming designed to provide adoptable dogs with enrichment, exercise, and a break from their kennels, as well as basic manners training to strengthen adoption profiles with a goal to move as many dogs into successful outcomes as possible. Our teams of cchs volunteers meet every sunday at the martinez facility to provide multiple forms of enrichment. Dogs come into the sunday school program by recommendations from ccas staff and volunteers and stay in our program until they leave the facility. The type of enrichment varies and depends on the needs and preferences of each dog. Activities range from basic manners training, sniffy walks, and puzzles for mental stimulation; zoomies, agility, and fetch to blow off steam and get some exercise; pool time and pupsicles for hot days; grooming and belly rubs for relaxation and love. And all of those activities come with a variety of high value treats to keep the dogs engaged. Our sunday school volunteers also support mobile adoption events, helping to introduce dogs to potential adopters at public events in order to find the right dog for their home environment.