Pets in Need (For the City of Palo Alto)
Connecting Hearts, Completing Homes
At Pets In Need, our mission is to provide animals with loving care and lasting homes while partnering with communities to advance our no-kill legacy. We strive to create a future where every animal lives in a welcoming community, surrounded by human companions who treat them with care and compassion.
Our Story and Purpose
We have been dedicated to animal welfare since 1993, when we began operating our shelter in Redwood City. Since 2019, we have also proudly operated the Palo Alto Animal Shelter in partnership with the City of Palo Alto to help even more animals in need.
How We Care for Our Animals
We work to save lives by transferring cats and dogs from public shelters in the Bay Area and beyond, especially those in danger of being euthanized due to space or financial constraints. Our dedicated staff and volunteers are Fear Free certified, ensuring that every animal receives compassionate, high-quality care, and we utilize positive reinforcement training to help them prepare for their new lives.
Your Adoption Journey
We believe that adoption is a joyful partnership, and our team is here to guide you through every step of the process. Our counseling sessions help you understand a pet's medical and behavioral history, ensuring that we find the perfect, lasting match for both you and your new best friend.
Join Us in Making a Difference
We invite you to view our adoptable animals online or visit our shelters in Redwood City or Palo Alto to meet your new companion in person. Together, we can continue to create happy tails and complete homes throughout our community.
- Staff dedication and friendliness
- Affordable and efficient services
- Long wait times
6/2 - Dog adoption fees waived during capacity crisis
Pets In Need is waiving adoption fees for dogs over four months old this week at its shelters in Palo Alto and Redwood City. The move is in response to
