Pets Lifeline
Our Mission
At Pets Lifeline, we are dedicated to protecting and improving the lives of cats and dogs in the Sonoma Valley through compassionate sheltering, adoption, youth education, and community-wide support programs.
A Community Rooted in Compassion
Founded in 1982 by a group of passionate community members, Pets Lifeline emerged to provide essential resources for local stray and abandoned animals. For over 30 years, we have served as a cornerstone of the Sonoma Valley, evolving from our early beginnings into a vital resource center that helps pets stay healthy, safe, and at home with the families who love them.
Our Approach to Care
We believe in creating a supportive environment for every animal, which is why we have implemented Fear Free practices to minimize stress, anxiety, and fear for our temporary residents. Operating as a privately owned nonprofit, we work closely with a network of rescue partners to ensure our animals receive expert care, medical treatment, and behavioral support while they await their new beginnings.
Your Partnership in Adoption
Adoption is a joyful journey, and our goal is to match each pet with a home where they can truly thrive. Whether you are looking for a playful companion or a quiet friend, our dedicated team is here to guide you through a thoughtful matching process, ensuring a confident and connected transition for you and your future best friend.
Start Your Journey Today
Your next best friend is waiting to meet you! We invite you to visit our Adoption Center in Sonoma to view our adoptable animals, or reach out to our team to learn more about how you can get involved through volunteering, fostering, or attending one of our community events.
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5/27 - Dog stars in film classics take centerstage at Sebastiani Theatre’s Pets Lifeline benefit
The Sebastiani Theatre is hosting an afternoon in celebration of the canine stars of film classics, a benefit for Pets Lifeline, on May 31. The fundraiser, “Hollywood Dogs, A Ruff History of Dogs on Film,” begins at 1 p.m.
9/25 - The final Art Walk of the year is going to the dogs. 🐕🎨 Join us for Walk for a Cause on Thursday, October 1. There will be 30 pieces of dog art available by donation, with 100% of proceeds going to Pets Lifeline. Our friends at Cochon Wines will be pouring, and a few of our dogs will be there too. Thursday, October 1 5 to 7pm 470 1st St E, Sonoma And a quick correction from us: we shared the wrong date and address last time. Oops! These are the correct details. 💜 Come for the art, wine and dogs. We’ll see you there.
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9/22 - What if your entire Sunday plan was just… cat videos? Cat Video Fest is coming to the @thesebastiani this Sunday, September 27 at 3pm, with 75 minutes of the funniest cat videos from around the world on the big screen. We’ll be there too, with adoptable cats in the lobby for anyone who prefers their cat content live. 😌 Proceeds benefit Pets Lifeline, so grab your family, get your tickets and come spend Sunday afternoon with us.
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