Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation

In 2022, the Animal Care Foundation achieved the following milestones, all made possible through the generosity of thousands of donors:1. Adoption Program: through the ACF's adoption promotion program, we were able to reduce adoption fees for various promotions throughout the year which directly led to the adoption of 1,170 dogs and 1,942 cats. 2. Reuniting Pets: the ACF facilitated the reunion of 1,034 pets with their families by lowering the costs associated with reclaiming lost pets. Many pet owners struggle to afford the fees for reclaiming their beloved pets, but the ACF offers financial assistance to significantly reduce these costs and eliminate barriers to pet ownership. 3. Mobile Veterinary Clinics: the ACF allocated $47,600 to staff mobile veterinary clinics that bring essential pet services directly to pet owners at parks and event sites. These services include pet food and supplies, vet care, and vaccines. 4. Care Vouchers: the ACF provided 1,515 care vouchers to pet owners in need of essential pet resources, such as pet food or veterinary care. Without this assistance, many of these pet owners would have had no choice but to surrender their pets to an animal care center. 5. Spay/Neuter Initiative: the ACF contributed $50,000 to provide for the spay/neuter of unowned cats in Los Angeles County communities. This initiative helps reduce pet overpopulation and also provides various health benefits for spayed or neutered cats. 6. Play Yard Enhancements: the ACF funded the installation of artificial grass in the play yards at the Agoura, Baldwin Park, and Palmdale Animal Care Centers. These play yards are essential for conducting enrichment activities for dogs and assessing their behavior.