Friends of the Napa County Animal Shelter

Every year, more than 1,600 abandoned, neglected, or surrendered animals arrive at the Napa County Animal Shelter, facing fear and an unknown future. While public funding provides essential shelter operations, it does not cover many lifesaving needs, such as specialized veterinary care, behavioral support, enrichment, and resources that help keep pets safely with the families who love them.

We serve the dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, chickens, and occasional livestock who enter the shelter, along with the Napa County families who care for them. We provide emergency medical funding, enrichment supplies, adoption support, and programs that change the trajectory of vulnerable lives. Through our Behavioral Assistance Program, professional training helps struggling dogs heal, gain confidence, and become more adoptable. Our Furever Family Assistance Program helps adopters navigate unexpected medical or behavioral challenges, keeping pets in loving homes. We also support microchipping, community outreach, and other efforts that strengthen animal welfare across Napa Valley.

Community support makes second chances possible. Donations, partnerships, and volunteers provide more than care—they provide comfort in crisis, healing after hardship, and hope for a new beginning. Together, we transform shelter experiences and build a more compassionate Napa County where animals and people thrive.