Business Details
44 Years
experience
Your Trusted No-Kill Animal Shelter in St. Helena, CA
We Care Animal Rescue has been dedicated to improving the lives of companion animals since 1982. Our mission focuses on providing shelter, compassionate care, and community resources while maintaining a no-kill policy for animals in our care. We specialize in supporting animals with advanced medical needs, offering lifelong care when necessary, and prioritizing adoption into loving homes. Our team delivers spay/neuter assistance, vaccination programs, and emergency grants to families in need, primarily serving St. Helena residents. Through food distribution initiatives, we help low-income individuals retain pet ownership and support feral cat caregivers. Our educational outreach includes shelter tours and presentations on responsible pet care, fostering stronger community engagement. We maintain transparency and accountability, earning the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Guidestar, placing us in the top 0.1% of charities nationally.Our facility houses over 70 animals, providing medical care, enrichment, and behavioral support to ensure their well-being during their stay. We collaborate with local animal control and nonprofits to rescue animals from challenging situations, offering them second chances at adoption. Our volunteer-driven model supports daily operations, events, and foster care programs, creating a comprehensive network of care for animals in need.
Services
Animal Adoption
Pet Licensing
Volunteer Programs
Donation Services
Community Education
Foster Care
Medical Assistance
Food Distribution
Animal Surrender
Event Participation
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We maintain a no-kill policy for animals with extended stays or medical needs
- Our team provides specialized care for 70+ shelter animals daily
- We offer spay/neuter assistance and emergency grants for St. Helena residents
- We earned Guidestar's highest transparency rating, placing us in top 0.1% of charities
- Our community food distribution program prevents pet surrenders for low-income families
Associations and certifications
- Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency
Services
Animal Adoption
We Care Animal Rescue offers adoption services for cats, dogs, and small companion animals. Our no-appointment-needed process allows visitors to meet animals Wednesday through Sunday. We provide detailed information about each animal's personality and care needs to ensure successful matches. Special adoption programs include senior pet discounts and military adoption fee waivers.
Medical Assistance
Our medical programs assist St. Helena residents with spay/neuter services, vaccinations, and microchipping at reduced fees. We offer emergency grants for families facing financial hardship and provide ongoing care for animals with chronic medical conditions. Our shelter staff administers medications and specialized diets for long-term residents.
Community Education
We provide educational programming about responsible pet care through shelter tours and community presentations. Our team offers guidance on cat behavior, feral cat care, and lost pet recovery. School programs teach children about animal welfare and responsible pet ownership through hands-on learning experiences.
Food Distribution
Our food assistance program provides dry and wet pet food to Napa County residents facing financial difficulties. We prioritize support for senior citizens and distribute supplies to feral cat caregivers. This service helps prevent pet surrenders by ensuring families can afford to care for their animals.
Volunteer Programs
We offer volunteer opportunities for individuals to work directly with shelter animals through enrichment activities and socialization. Volunteers also assist with events, foster care, and off-site outreach programs. Regular volunteer orientations help new participants understand our shelter operations and animal care protocols.
Questions
What adoption specials do you currently offer?
We offer several adoption promotions including 'Adopt One, Get One Free' for adult pets, 50% off second kitten/puppy adoptions, $25 senior pet adoptions for seniors, and $0 fees for veterans.
How can I volunteer at We Care Animal Rescue?
Volunteer opportunities include animal enrichment, event support, and foster care. Attend our monthly volunteer orientation or apply online through our website to get started with our shelter team.
What community assistance programs are available?
We provide spay/neuter assistance, vaccination programs, emergency grants, and pet food distribution to St. Helena residents facing financial hardship. Our services help families retain pet ownership during difficult times.
How does your no-kill policy work?
We never euthanize animals due to space limitations. Euthanasia is only considered when an animal's quality of life is extremely poor and all medical options have been exhausted, ensuring compassionate end-of-life care.
Can I schedule an appointment outside regular hours?
While we're open Wednesday-Sunday 11am-3pm without appointments, you can contact us to schedule appointments during other days/times for special circumstances or specific needs.
What types of animals do you care for?
We care for cats, dogs, and small companion animals, including those with medical needs, behavioral challenges, or requiring long-term care. Our facility supports animals with chronic conditions needing ongoing treatment.
Reviews (4)
Sierra Minchaca
Jun 05, 2021
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Wonderful organization providing care to adoptable cats as well as long-term care for permanent residents
Christine Blanton
Nov 10, 2019
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We Care Animal Rescue is a private, nonprofit, no kill, free roaming pet sanctuary primarily for cats. They rescue, rehome and give medical care to these pets with love and compassion. The staff is great! They truly care about the animals! A wonderful organization!
Nancy Mazzoni
Oct 28, 2018
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Very nice facility! This place is kitty nirvana! The staff is wonderful and the "residents" seem very content!
Magenta Alvarez
Mar 16, 2017
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Great place for help so comforting and reliable. very prompt responses.this is a rescue that really does care
