C.A.R.E.4Paws, on June 12, will expand its Mobile Community Medicine & Spay/Neuter Outreach Program through a new partnership with Farm Supply Company.
The expansion will bring monthly pet wellness clinics to each of Farm Supply’s five Central Coast locations, from Buellton to Paso Robles with a goal to increase access to affordable care, and connect more pet families with veterinary resources, C.A.R.E.4Paws said.
The first wellness clinic will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, June 12, at Farm Supply’s San Luis Obispo store; followed by a June 18 clinic in Arroyo Grande; July 10 in Buellton; July 23 in Santa Maria; and July 30 in Paso Robles.
“Our team is thrilled about this partnership because it strengthens our ability to meet pet families where they are,” said Isabelle Gullö, C.A.R.E.4Paws executive director and cofounder.
“Our mobile clinics travel throughout the Central Coast, assisting more than 17,000 pets and their families annually, and working with Farm Supply allows us to expand that reach even further,” Gullö said. “Together, we can help ensure that cost and access never stand in the way of pets receiving essential care.”
On designated clinic days at each location, C.A.R.E.4Paws will provide walk-in wellness services for dogs and cats, including affordable vaccinations, microchips, flea and deworming treatment, and nail trims.
While all services are offered at low cost, community members who are able to are encouraged to donate above the suggested fee. This “pay-it-forward model” helps expand access to care for pet families facing financial hardship, Gullö said.
The partnership with Farm Supply also expands awareness of C.A.R.E.4Paws’ broader mobile clinic services, reserved for qualifying low-income pet families.
This includes spay/neuter surgeries, medical exams, treatment of ear, eye and skin conditions, wound care, basic bloodwork, dental procedures and other low-cost or subsidized medical services.
“We are proud to collaborate with organizations that support the wellbeing of both animals and the communities we serve,” said Michael Mendes, Farm Supply CEO.
“This partnership reflects our commitment to helping Central Coast families access the resources they need to care for their pets,” Mendes said.
Farm Supply Company, established in 1950 as a farmer-owned cooperative, serves the Central Coast by providing agricultural products, expert advice, and customer-focused service.
In addition to hosting wellness clinics, Farm Supply sites will serve as pet food donation sites for C.A.R.E.4Paws.
Customers are encouraged to donate cat and dog food, which will help support pet families through the nonprofit’s Companion Pet Assistance program. C.A.R.E.4Paws distributes several tons of pet food monthly to families experiencing financial hardship across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
To learn more about C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Pet Wellness Clinics and other resources for families in need, visit care4paws.org/clinicservices or care4paws.org. For more about Farm Supply, visit farmsupplycompany.com.