“So much of what has been accomplished is due to the ongoing efforts of [Palo Alto Animal Services'] Spay & Neuter Clinics and generously supported in word and action by the Humane Society's spay & neuter subsidy program. This valuable support fosters a bright future for all of us, enjoying the happy equilibrium that a balanced population provides. Good job Palo Alto Humane Society! Four Paws Up!”
- Voice of Roxane, Animal Control Officer William Warrior's heroic collie mix.
Intervention Programs
ARF
Animal Rescue Fund is for rescuers who face major veterinary rehabilitation costs for homeless animals. Cases are assessed on an individual basis. Contact PAHS to discuss.
Help Line
Experienced volunteers and staff can give you advice on how to proceed in situations involving pets, rescued animals or emergencies. Contact PAHS with your questions. For emergencies between 5:00 P.M. and 9:00 A.M. contact the animal control agency or police in your area. For Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Mountain View contact (650) 329-2413. For nighttime emergency veterinary care, call South Peninsula Veterinary Emergency Clinic at (650) 494-1461.
PET Help
Pet Emergency Treatment (PET) Help is financial assistance for people on limited fixed incomes who experience major veterinary expenses for their pets. Cases are assessed individually, and financial assistance is offered on a loan basis. Expect to demonstrate financial need. Before seeking PET Help, PAHS requests that you first seek Care Credit assistance. Care Credit is a nationwide financial assistance program offered to help the public with health expenses, including veterinary care for pets in need. Click here to apply and proceed. If you are denied Care Credit and need further assistance with veterinary expenses for your pet, please contact PAHS to discuss application procedures.
Spay and Neuter Fund
Spay and Neuter Fund provides funding of spay and neuter surgeries at Palo Alto Animal Services via free “vouchers”. These vouchers are for pets of owners in financial need. Because spaying and neutering is vital to humane work - controlling pet overpopulations and the resultant euthanasias which often follow at shelters - PAHS is happy to help you get your dog, cat, rabbit or other pet spayed or neutered. One spay or neuter surgery provides a lifetime of peace and prevents many lifetimes of suffering. Vouchers are provided to Palo Alto Animal Services. They assess financial need, disseminate the vouchers, and will schedule your pet’s appointment. Palo Alto Animal Services is located at 3281 E. Bayshore Rd. in Palo Alto. For further information, please contact either PAHS at (650) 424-1901 or Palo Alto Animal Services directly at (650) 496-5971.