Our mission is to inspire our community to engage humanely with animals

Palo Alto Humane’s community programs are designed to bring our mission to life through three life-changing and life-saving pillars:

Keep people and their pets together

Palo Alto Humane provides financial assistance for people facing unmanageable and urgent veterinary expenses for their pets. We pay directly to veterinary clinics and do our best to help as many animals and their families as possible. Learn more about Pet Health Assistance.

Create opportunities for human-animal connection

Programs like Visiting Pals bring friendly companion animals to organizations from libraries and senior centers to schools and businesses throughout the community.

Fight pet overpopulation through spay and neuter programs

Shelters and rescues are struggling to save as many dogs and cats as they can. By partnering with local veterinarians and community volunteers, Palo Alto Humane is helping to stem the overflow of dogs and cats in the region. Learn more here.